Thematic Bible: Of grace
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The call of God » To man is » Of grace
for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],
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But when God, who had chosen me and set me apart before I was born, and called me through His grace, was pleased
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Election » Of grace
For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].
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just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
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But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
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Election » Of grace » Of Christ, as messiah
For this is contained in Scripture:“Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen stone, a precious (honored) Cornerstone,
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”
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And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”
My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Election » Of grace » Of ministers
When day came, He called His disciples and selected twelve of them, whom He also named apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives):
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But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a [deliberately] chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;
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Election » Of grace » Of israel
For you are a holy people [set apart] to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be a people for His own possession [that is, His very special treasure].
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“For the sake of Jacob My servant,
And of Israel My chosen,
I have also called you by your name;
I have given you an honorable name
Though you have not known Me.
Election » Of saints, is » Of grace
So too then, at the present time there has come to be a remnant [a small believing minority] according to God’s gracious choice.
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Election » Of grace » Of good angels
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism.
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Election » Of grace » Of churches
She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son [in the faith], Mark.
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Related Topics
- Before The Beginning
- Beginning
- Being Chosen
- Being Foreordained
- Calling, Description Of
- Calling, Of Individuals
- Character Of Saints
- Choices
- Chosen Disciples
- Chosen Instruments
- Chosen Ones
- Elect
- Election, Characteristics Of
- Election, Description Of