Romans 9:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

The children

Romans 4:17

Psalm 51:5

Ephesians 2:3

That the

According

Not of works

Romans 11:6

Ephesians 2:9

Titus 3:5

But of

Revelation 17:14

General references

Romans 9:16

Ephesians 2:9

Ephesians 3:11

Bible References

The children

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.

Indeed, in iniquity I was brought forth; in sin my mother conceived me.

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.

That the

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.

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

The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has planned it to neutralize all the hubris of grandeur, to discredit all the renowned men of earth.

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.'

The land quakes and writhes because the LORD's purposes against Babylon stand firm, to make the land of Babylon a waste without inhabitants.

when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah

in keeping with the eternal purpose that God carried out through the Messiah Jesus our Lord,

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.

According

So it is at the present time: there is a remnant, chosen by grace.

just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love

Brothers whom God loves, we know that he has chosen you,

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.

Not of works

But if this is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of actions. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.

"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,

But of

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.

We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

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.

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.

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."

General references

Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy.

and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.

in keeping with the eternal purpose that God carried out through the Messiah Jesus our Lord,