Predestination

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. …

In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

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.

…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.

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.