Once separated from God and without mercy, believers have now been graciously called into a new identity as God’s chosen people. In Christ, the church is made a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God’s own possession—not by merit, but by divine mercy. God’s purpose in granting this elevated status is clear: that His people would proclaim His excellencies to the world. Having been called out of darkness into His marvelous light, believers now live and speak as witnesses of God’s saving work, declaring His mercy, glory, and transforming power to all.