Romans 9:11
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
Romans 4:17
As it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations." Abraham acted in faith when he stood in the presence of God, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't yet exist.
Psalm 51:5
Indeed, in iniquity I was brought forth; in sin my mother conceived me.
Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sworn: "Surely as I have planned, that's what she will become; and just as I have determined, so will it remain
Isaiah 14:26-27
"This is what I've planned for the whole earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations.
Isaiah 23:9
The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has planned it to neutralize all the hubris of grandeur, to discredit all the renowned men of earth.
Isaiah 46:10-11
I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, "My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.'
Jeremiah 51:29
The land quakes and writhes because the LORD's purposes against Babylon stand firm, to make the land of Babylon a waste without inhabitants.
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.
Romans 11:5-7
So it is at the present time: there is a remnant, chosen by grace.
Ephesians 1:4-5
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
Ephesians 1:9-11
when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah
Ephesians 2:3
Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.
Ephesians 2:9
and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.
Ephesians 3:11
in keeping with the eternal purpose that God carried out through the Messiah Jesus our Lord,
1 Thessalonians 1:4
Brothers whom God loves, we know that he has chosen you,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
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.
2 Timothy 1:9
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
Titus 3:5
"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
2 Peter 1:10
So then, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election certain, for if you keep on doing this you will never fail.
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the lamb, but the lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings. Those who are called, chosen, and faithful are with him."