All the elect being¹ loved of God with an everlasting love, are² redeemed, quickened, and saved, not by themselves, nor their own works, lest any man should boast, but, only and wholly by God, of His own free³ grace and mercy, through Jesus Christ, who is made unto us by God, wisdom,⁴ righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, and all in all, that he that rejoices, might rejoice in the Lord.

1. Jeremiah 31:2 Thus says the Lord: “The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest,  ↩︎
2. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 2:4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, Ephesians 2:9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,  ↩︎
3. Jeremiah 9:23–24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.” Acts 13:38 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 2 Corinthians 5:21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.  ↩︎
4. Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’ 1 Corinthians 1:30–31 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”  ↩︎