predestination
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4just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy and immaculate in his sight, in charity. 5He has predestined us to adoption as sons, through Jesus Christ, in himself, according to the purpose of his will,
5He has predestined us to adoption as sons, through Jesus Christ, in himself, according to the purpose of his will,
29For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers.
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints. 29For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers. 30And those whom he predestined, he also called. And those whom he called, he also justified. And those whom he justified, he also glorified.
16You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you. And I have appointed you, so that you may go forth and bear fruit, and so that your fruit may last. Then whatever you have asked of the Father in my name, he shall give to you.
44No one is able to come to me, unless the Father, who has sent me, has drawn him. And I will raise him up on the last day.
9who has freed us and has called us to his holy vocation, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus, before the ages of time.
11In him, we too are called to our portion, having been predestined in accord with the plan of the One who accomplishes all things by the counsel of his will.
4The Lord has wrought all things because of himself. Likewise the impious is for the evil day.
9The Lord is not delaying his promise, as some imagine, but he does act patiently for your sake, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting all to be turned back to penance.
48Then the Gentiles, upon hearing this, were gladdened, and they were glorifying the Word of the Lord. And as many as believed were preordained to eternal life.
20foreknown, certainly, before the foundation of the world, and made manifest in these latter times for your sake.
29For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers. 30And those whom he predestined, he also called. And those whom he called, he also justified. And those whom he justified, he also glorified.