Romans 9:16

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

Isaiah 65:1

"I let myself be sought by those who didn't ask for me; I let myself be found by those who didn't seek me. I said, "Here I am! Here I am!' to a nation that didn't call on my name.

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.

At that moment, the Holy Spirit made Jesus extremely joyful, so Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this is what was pleasing to you.

John 1:12-13

However, to all who received him, those believing in his name, he gave authority to become God's children,

John 3:8

The wind blows where it wants to. You hear its sound, but you don't know where it comes from or where it is going. That's the way it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."

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

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Brothers, think about your own calling. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love for us

Ephesians 2:8

For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God

Philippians 2:13

For it is God who is producing in you both the desire and the ability to do what pleases him.

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.

Titus 3:3-5

After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

James 1:18

In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.

1 Peter 2:9-10

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Genesis 27:1-4

Eventually, Isaac grew so old that he could not see. One day, he called his eldest son Esau. "My son," he called out to him.

Genesis 27:9-14

Go to the flock and bring me two healthy young goats. I'll prepare some delicious food for your father, just the way he loves it.

Psalm 110:3

Your soldiers are willing volunteers on your day of battle; in majestic holiness, from the womb, from the dawn, the dew of your youth belongs to you.

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