It is generally thought that the chosen ones, “designated by name, ” are the ones referred to by the apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans, in the following terms:“ God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
Tavaliselt mõeldakse, et need valitud, „nimeliselt kindlaksmääratud ” inimesed on needsamad, kellele apostel Paulus viitab oma kirjas roomlastele järgmiste sõnadega:„ Aga me teame, et neile, kes Jumalat armastavad, kõik ühtlasi heaks tuleb, neile, kes tema kavatsuse järgi on kutsutud.