8 Bible Verses about Election, Characteristics Of

just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before him. In love

But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

though the twins were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that God's purpose of election might stand, not because of works but because of his call,

His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and excellence. By these he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and become partakers of the divine nature.

So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. And if it is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

For we know, brethren beloved by God, that he has chosen you;