So the elect are simply those whom God has chosen for obedience to Christ, e.g., salvation. Predestination refers to one having the power to effectuate a given outcome. You and Alamo-girl could elect me to be the President of Mars, but you do not have the power to effectuate the establishment of my reign, as it were. :) God, OTOH, does have the power to effectuate the salvation of those He elects. That is predestination.
Amen!
(I'd vote for you, FK, but who wants to live on Mars anway? There's nothing there but rock. And no internet connection.)
Why thank you, Dr. E. But you're right I didn't think of no internet. You know what, I've just decided I'm not going to run. I need to spend more time with my family. :)