stands according to a sovereign decree, [275]
A people were foreordained to make solemn vows, [277]
were formed, [277]
were appointed, [280]
were written in the book of life, [282]
The people of God an elect people, [283]
were elected from transgressors and their works, [283]
were chosen in Christ, [284]
were elected to covenant obedience, [285]
were elected to privileges that belong only to those in covenant with him, [286]