Not only that, but Rebekah's children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac. Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger." Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
Rebekah's children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac
Genesis 25:21 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was childless. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.
Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad
Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.
Titus 3:4-5a But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.
in order that God's purpose in election might stand
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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