8 Bible Verses about Election, Characteristics Of
Most Relevant Verses
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
Yet before their children had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's plan of election might continue to operate
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the full knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. Through these he has given us his precious and wonderful promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, seeing that you have escaped the corruption that is in the world caused by evil desires.
So it is at the present time: there is a remnant, chosen by grace. But if this is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of actions. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven."