'Election' in the Bible

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

As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.

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.