8 Bible Verses about Election, Characteristics Of

Through him he chose us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in his sight in love.

The Lord said to him, "Go! This man is the means I have chosen for carrying my name among the heathen and their kings, and among the descendants of Israel.

For before the children were born or had done anything either good or bad, in order to carry out God's purpose of selection, which depends not on what men do but on his calling them,

For his divine power has given us every requisite for life and piety, through our coming to know him who through his glory and excellence called us to him. Thus he has given us his precious and splendid promises so that through them you may escape the corrupting influences that exist in the world through passion, and come to share in the divine nature.

So too at the present time there is a remnant selected by God's mercy. But if it is by his mercy, it is not for anything they have done. Otherwise, his mercy would not be mercy at all.

We always have to thank God for you, brothers whom the Lord so loves, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved through consecration by the Spirit and through faith in the truth,

But do not be glad that the spirits submit to you, but be glad that your names are enrolled in heaven."

For we know, brothers whom God so loves, that he has chosen you,