27 Bible Verses about Elect

God has saved us and called us with a holy calling. This is not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace that was granted us in Christ Jesus, from all eternity.

That which the Father gives me will come to me. I will not reject him who comes to me.

You have given him authority over all flesh that he may give everlasting life to the ones whom you have given him. This is everlasting life that they should have *deep, intimate knowledge of you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have commissioned. *(Greek: ginosko: know, perceive, be sure, understand) I glorified you on the earth. I accomplished the work you gave me to do.read more.
And now, Father, glorify me with you, the glory that I had with you before the world existed. I taught your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours and you gave them to me. They have lived by your word.

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.

It pleased God to separate me even from my mother's womb and call me through his grace.

Not only that, but Rebecca conceived by Isaac our father. When they had not yet been born nor performed anything good or vile, so the purpose of God regarding the choosing would continue without dependence on works but on the One who calls. She was told: The older will serve the younger.read more.
It is written: I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau. What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? There is not! He says to Moses, I will show mercy to the one I choose to show mercy, and I will feel compassion for the one I choose to feel compassion. So then it does not depend on mans will or effort, but on God who shows mercy.

He chose us through him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love. He predetermined (ordained) us to adoption, as sons to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the kind intention of his will. This is to the praise of the glory of his kindness, with which he freely honored us, the loved ones.read more.
In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. He made this undeserved kindness abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence (insight). He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose. It was for an administration at the appointed time. This administration is to gather up all things in Christ, the things in heaven, and the things upon the earth. Yes in him! We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.

No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him. I will resurrect him (raise him up) in the last day.

God exalted him to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

When they heard this they objected no more and praised God, saying: God has granted the people of the nations repentance to life.

I say through the grace given to me that every man among you should not think more highly of himself than he ought to think. But to think soberly, just as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.

By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God! It is not the result of works. So no man should boast. For we are his workmanship created with Christ Jesus for good works. God prepared these works in advance that we should walk in them.

He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.

He predetermined (ordained) us to adoption, as sons to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the kind intention of his will. This is to the praise of the glory of his kindness, with which he freely honored us, the loved ones. In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.read more.
He made this undeserved kindness abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence (insight).

And when the people of the nations heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were receptive to eternal life believed.

Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.

O Jehovah, I know that humans are not able to govern their own lives. Humans cannot administer their own steps.

We who were first to hope in Christ should serve to the praise of his glory. You have heard the word of the truth in Christ. It is the good news about your salvation. You also believed and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a guarantee that we will receive our inheritance. This assures us that God will set us free to the praise of his glory.

As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).

We always have to thank God for you, brothers. Jehovah loves you and we thank God that in the beginning he chose you to be saved through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Man born of woman, lives a short life that is full of trouble.

This belt is tight around your waist, and that is how tightly I held onto the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. I wanted them to be my people. I wanted to make them famous, so that other nations would praise and honor me, but they refused to obey me.

The Scriptures say: There is no one who is righteous, There is no one who has insight. No one seeks God! All have turned away from God; they have all done wrong. No one does what is right, not even one. (Psalm 53:3)read more.
Their throat is an open grave. They have practiced deceit with their tongues. The poison of snakes is under their lips. (Psalm 5:9) Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. (Psalm 10:7) Their feet are swift to shed blood. (Proverbs 1:15) Destruction and misery are in their ways. (Isaiah 59:7) They have not known the way of peace. (Isaiah 59:7, 8) There is no respect (reverence) for God before their eyes. (Psalm 36:1) We know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those under the law. Every mouth may be stopped and the entire world may become liable to God for punishment. No flesh will be justified before God by works of the law. Knowledge of sin comes from the law.

You were once dead because of your trespasses and sins.