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The concept of Choice in Christianity

In Christianity, choice involves the personal decision an individual makes concerning their faith and actions related to salvation. This concept emphasizes the importance of each person's ability to choose their path in life and their relationship with God, reflecting the belief that salvation is a result of conscious decisions rather than predetermined fate. These choices shape one's spiritual journey and ultimately determine eternal destiny within the framework of Christian teachings.1
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Synonyms: Option, Selection, Decision, Alternative, Election, Vote, Determination, Election.

In Swedish: Val; In Malay: Pilihan; In German: Auswahl; In Spanish: ·¡±ô±ð³¦³¦¾±Ã³²Ô; In Finnish: Valinta; In Dutch: Keuze; In French: Choix

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Christian concept of 'Choice'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This refers to a selection made from a group, indicating the decision made by someone.[1] (2) The choice is presented to individuals, to choose between being dead in trespasses and sins, or partaking in the life of Him 'who was dead, and is alive for ever more.'[2] (3) This is the decision to make God's will one's supreme desire, which brings deliverance from distractions and inner peace.[3] (4) The decision each individual must make regarding their faith and actions in relation to salvation.[4] (5) The decision between prioritizing immediate material benefits, like pottage, versus the long-term advantages associated with the birthright.[5]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) The text explains that the last act that belongs to the first relation of the will to the means, is choice, where the will becomes fully proportionate by willing the means fully.[6] (2) Choice is mentioned in the text as an act of free-will, and it is distinguished from the will, as it regards the means, and the text explores whether Christ had choice, and how it relates to counsel and doubt.[7] (3) This is a decision-making process that involves both reason and will, is not present in irrational animals, is only of things that are done by oneself, and is only of possible things.[8] (4) An act related to moral virtue that involves the intention of an end and the preferential decision-making aligned with prudence.[9]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This is something that the group being discussed has obtained, and it is the reason why their haters should be sorry rather than rejoice, as they have obtained it.[10] (2) The choice being, however, not equal, or rather the difference that is in the choice not being equal, is a key concept. To choose by way of imitation differs from the choice of him who chooses according to knowledge.[11] (3) The choice was Constantine.[12]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.