Elections

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

…for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

…according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.