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NASB | Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, ¶ To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To the saints (God's people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus: |
Subject: does God chose who he will save |
Bible Note: Hi God's Elect, This is something that has often been discussed on this forum, and you would do well to read some of the excessive amount of debate that has been posted before now. You will find that many will agree with what you are saying, and that many will not. Personally, I would be more interested in your comments if you were to not only look at those verses that appear to support your view (i.e. those that speak of God's election), but if you were to also look at those verses that appear to require man's cooperation with God (i.e. those verses that speak of man's choice). I find that a mature doctrine will properly account for all Scriptures that relate to a given topic. Love in Christ, Mark |