Monday, February 8, 2010

What God's Word says about being Elected, Chosen, Predestined, Foreknown, Adopted

ELECT

  • Matthew 24:22
    "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
    Matthew 24:21-23 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
  • Matthew 24:24
    "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.
    Matthew 24:23-25 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
  • Matthew 24:31
    "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.
    Matthew 24:30-32 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
  • Mark 13:20
    "Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.
    Mark 13:19-21 (in Context) Mark 13 (Whole Chapter)
  • Mark 13:22
    for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
    Mark 13:21-23 (in Context) Mark 13 (Whole Chapter)
  • Mark 13:27
    "And then He will send forth the angels, and will gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest end of the earth to the farthest end of heaven.
    Mark 13:26-28 (in Context) Mark 13 (Whole Chapter)
  • Luke 18:7
    now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?
    Luke 18:6-8 (in Context) Luke 18 (Whole Chapter)
  • Romans 8:33
    Who will bring a charge against God's elect? God is the one who justifies;
    Romans 8:32-34 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)

CHOSEN

  • · Matthew 12:18 " BEHOLD, MY SERVANT WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN; MY BELOVED IN WHOM MY SOUL is WELL-PLEASED; I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM, AND HE SHALL PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES.
    Matthew 12:17-19 (in Context) Matthew 12 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Matthew 22:14
    "For many are called, but few are chosen."
    Matthew 22:13-15 (in Context) Matthew 22 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Mark 3:13
    [ The Twelve Are Chosen ] And He went up on the mountain and summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him.
    Mark 3:12-14 (in Context) Mark 3 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Luke 1:9
    according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
    Luke 1:8-10 (in Context) Luke 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Luke 9:35
    Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, " This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!"
    Luke 9:34-36 (in Context) Luke 9 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Luke 10:42
    but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
    Luke 10:41-42 (in Context) Luke 10 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Luke 12:32
    " Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.
    Luke 12:31-33 (in Context) Luke 12 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Luke 23:35
    And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One."
    Luke 23:34-36 (in Context) Luke 23 (Whole Chapter)
  • · John 13:18
    " I do not speak of all of you I know the ones I have chosen; but it is that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ' HE WHO EATS MY BREAD HAS LIFTED UP HIS HEEL AGAINST ME.'
    John 13:17-19 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Acts 1:2
    until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen.
    Acts 1:1-3 (in Context) Acts 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Acts 1:24
    And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen
    Acts 1:23-25 (in Context) Acts 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Acts 9:15
    But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;
    Acts 9:14-16 (in Context) Acts 9 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Acts 10:41
    not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
    Acts 10:40-42 (in Context) Acts 10 (Whole Chapter)
  • · Romans 11:7
    What then? What Israel is seeking, it has not obtained, but those who were chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened;
    Romans 11:6-8 (in Context) Romans 11 (Whole Chapter)
  • · 1 Corinthians 1:27
    but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,
    1 Corinthians 1:26-28 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Corinthians 1:28
    and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are,
    1 Corinthians 1:27-29 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • Colossians 3:12
    So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
    Colossians 3:11-13 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
    But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
    2 Thessalonians 2:12-14 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 2 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Timothy 5:21
    I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.
    1 Timothy 5:20-22 (in Context) 1 Timothy 5 (Whole Chapter)
  • 2 Timothy 2:10
    For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
    2 Timothy 2:9-11 (in Context) 2 Timothy 2 (Whole Chapter)
  • Titus 1:1
    [ Salutation ] Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,
    Titus 1:1-3 (in Context) Titus 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Peter 1:1
    [ A Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation ] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen
    1 Peter 1:1-3 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Peter 2:9
    But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
    1 Peter 2:8-10 (in Context) 1 Peter 2 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Peter 5:13
    She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
    1 Peter 5:12-14 (in Context) 1 Peter 5 (Whole Chapter)
  • 2 John 1:1
    [ Walk According to His Commandments ] The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth,
    2 John 1:1-3 (in Context) 2 John 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • 2 John 1:13
    The children of your chosen sister greet you.
    2 John 1:12-13 (in Context) 2 John 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • Revelation 17:14
    [ Victory for the Lamb ] "These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful."
    Revelation 17:13-15 (in Context) Revelation 17 (Whole Chapter)

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Foreknew/ foreknowledge/ foreknown:

  • Romans 8:29
    For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;
    Romans 8:28-30 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
  • Romans 11:2
    God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew Or do you not know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel?
    Romans 11:1-3 (in Context) Romans 11 (Whole Chapter)
  • Acts 2:23
    this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death.
    Acts 2:22-24 (in Context) Acts 2 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Peter 1:2
    according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.
    1 Peter 1:1-3 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Peter 1:20
    For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you
    1 Peter 1:19-21 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)

Predestined:

  • Acts 4:28
    to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur.
    Acts 4:27-29 (in Context) Acts 4 (Whole Chapter)
  • Romans 8:29
    For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;
    Romans 8:28-30 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
  • Romans 8:30
    and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.
    Romans 8:29-31 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
  • 1 Corinthians 2:7
    but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory;
    1 Corinthians 2:6-8 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter)
  • Ephesians 1:5
    He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,
    Ephesians 1:4-6 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)
  • Ephesians 1:11
    also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
    Ephesians 1:10-12 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)

Adopt/ adoption:

  • Romans 8:15
    For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, " Abba! Father!"
  • Romans 8:23
    And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.
    Romans 8:22-24 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
  • Romans 9:4
    who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons, and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Law and the temple service and the promises,
    Romans 9:3-5 (in Context) Romans 9 (Whole Chapter)
  • Galatians 4:5
    so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
    Galatians 4:4-6 (in Context) Galatians 4 (Whole Chapter)
  • Galatians 5:10
    I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view; but the one who is disturbing you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.
    Galatians 5:9-11 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
  • Ephesians 1:5
    He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,
    Ephesians 1:4-6 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)

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