purposive. The purpose of God is one of his own choosing (election) and involves the redemption of man. In accomplishing this purpose God selects a people (the chosen or elect) to accomplish his purpose and to manifest it to all the world. The Old Testament community was intensely aware of being chosen of God to accomplish his purpose and to implement his revelation to men. The Christian Bible contains an Old Testament and a New Testament—two covenants. These covenants provide preliminary and final