'Election' in the Bible

the children indeed being not yet born, or having done anything good or worthless (that the purpose of God according to election might abide, not of works, but of him that calls),

Thus, then, in the present time also there has been a remnant according to election of grace.

What is it then? What Israel seeks for, that he has not obtained; but the election has obtained, and the rest have been blinded,

As regards the glad tidings, they are enemies on your account; but as regards election, beloved on account of the fathers.

knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election.

Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;