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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: |
Bible Question: does this mean that God has chosen whom he will save and who he will not? has it been predestined? |
Bible Answer: I personally believe we need to ask whether or not their is anyone God wishes to damn. I believe God is all benevolent and His "desire is that all men would be saved" God . . desires all men to be saved - 1 Tim 2:3-4 At the same time I see from Scripture that not all men actually will be saved. |