From this perspective, it might almost seem as if we are mere pawns in God’s giant chess game rather than people who participate actively in the game. Yet, even though chapters 1–3 focus on God’s activity, they also reveal our involvement in God’s story. God chose us to be holy, that is, to be set apart for him and his work (1:4). God predestined us so that we might exist “to the praise of his glory” (1:11–14). As God saved us by grace, he also created us anew in Christ, giving us good works to do