Whether the predestined are chosen by God? [*"Eligantur."]
Objections
❌ Objection 1 : It seems that the predestined are not chosen by God. For Dionysius says (Div. Nom. iv, 1) that as the corporeal sun sends his rays upon all without selection, so does God His goodness. But the goodness of God is communicated to some in an especial manner through a participation of grace and glory. Therefore God without any selection communicates His grace and glory; and this belongs to predestination.
❌ Objection 2 : Further, election is of things that exist. But predestination from all eternity is also of things which do not exist. Therefore, some are predestined without election.
❌ Objection 3 : Further, election implies some discrimination. Now God "wills all men to be saved" (1 Tim. 2:4). Therefore, predestination which ordains men towards eternal salvation, is without election.