Jesus explicitly spoke about election in several of His teachings, affirming God's sovereign choice in salvation. Here are key passages where Jesus discusses this doctrine:

1. John 6:37, 39, 44, 65 – The Father’s Sovereign Gift

John 6:37 – “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.”

John 6:44 – “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.”

John 6:65 – “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.”

In these verses, Jesus emphasizes that coming to Him is contingent upon the Father's initiative. The "giving" and "drawing" by the Father indicate a divine selection process, underscoring the concept of election.

2. John 15:16 – Chosen by Christ

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit...”

Here, Jesus directly states that His followers are chosen by Him, not the other way around. This selection is purposeful, aimed at bearing lasting fruit, highlighting the intentionality behind divine election.

3. Matthew 22:14 – Many Called, Few Chosen

“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

In the Parable of the Wedding Feast, Jesus illustrates that while the invitation (calling) is extended broadly, only a select group (the chosen) respond appropriately, aligning with the idea of election.

4. Matthew 24:22, 24, 31 – Protection and Gathering of the Elect

Matthew 24:22 – “But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.”

Matthew 24:31 – “And he will send out his angels... and they will gather his elect from the four winds...”

In discussing end-times events, Jesus refers to "the elect" as those whom God has chosen, indicating their special status and the divine care afforded to them during tribulation.

5. Luke 18:7 – God’s Justice for the Elect

“And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night?”

Jesus assures that God will respond justly to His chosen ones, reinforcing the special relationship between God and the elect.

6. John 17:2, 6, 9, 24 – Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

John 17:2 – “Since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.”

John 17:6 – “Yours they were, and you gave them to me...”

John 17:9 – “I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me...”

John 17:24 – “Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am...”

In this prayer, Jesus repeatedly mentions those whom the Father has given Him, indicating a specific group chosen by God to receive eternal life, further emphasizing the doctrine of election.

In summary: Jesus' teachings consistently affirm the concept of divine election:

Initiative of the Father: Salvation begins with God's choice and drawing of individuals to Christ.

Selective Calling: While many hear the gospel (the call), only the elect respond with saving faith.

Divine Protection and Justice: The elect are recipients of God's special care and justice.

Purposeful Selection: The elect are chosen to bear fruit and fulfill God's purposes.

This doesn't even begin to touch what all else regarding election came from the Prophets Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Amos, Hosea, Malachi, Micah, Zechariah.. Or even Paul, going back to the New Testament.

I can appreciate you disagreeing with me and providing a different perspective. It would hold more weight with Scripture that backs up the opinion.