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]