2 Timothy 1:9

God saved and called us by a holy calling, not because of our works but according to his own purpose and grace given in Christ before time began. Salvation rests entirely on God's gracious initiative.

Cross-references · 37

• Eph 2:8–9For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
• Titus 3:4–5But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
• Eph 1:3–4Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
• Rom 16:25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
• Rom 11:5–6Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
• 1 Pet 2:20–21For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
• Titus 1:2In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
• 2 Th 2:13–14But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
• Rom 8:28–39And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
• Eph 1:11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
• John 17:24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
• Rom 9:11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
• Deut 7:7–8The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people:
• Isa 14:26–27This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.
• 1 Pet 1:20Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
• John 17:9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
• Rev 13:8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
• Heb 3:1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
• 1 Th 4:7For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
• Eph 2:5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
• 1 Pet 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
• 1 Cor 1:18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
• John 10:28–29And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
• John 6:37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
• Rom 3:20Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
• Matt 11:25–26At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
• Rev 17:8The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
• Eph 3:11According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
• Luke 10:21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
• Eph 1:9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
• 1 Tim 1:1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
• 1 Pet 1:15–16But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
• Matt 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
• Rom 9:24Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
• Acts 2:47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
• 1 Cor 3:21–22Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
• Acts 15:18Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

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