even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love; having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire, — Ephesians 1:4

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal, — 2 Timothy 1:9

For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls, — Romans 9:11

This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day. — John 6:39

I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand. — John 10:28

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. — 1 Timothy 2:4

What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be! — Romans 9:14

Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. — James 1:13