Are Christians “chosen” for heaven?

Claim:

Peter writes, “You are a chosen race” (1 Pet. 2:9). Does this imply that Christians are “chosen” for heaven, and non-Christians are “chosen” for hell?

Response:

See comments on 1 Peter 1:2.

About The Author
James Rochford

James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.