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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: Hi, boanerges... Yes, that's precisely what Scriptures teaches. God is sovereign. He does not share His power with others. Nor does He give any creature "veto power." God specifically chooses the Bride of Christ, and insures that they are bought with a price, and cleansed to be presented holy and pure to the Son. The amazing thing is not that He chooses some men to be saved, but that He chooses any to be saved! In Him, Doc |