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NASB | Ephesians 1:11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:11 In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny--we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, |
Subject: why did God put the devil on earth ? |
Bible Note: Hi BradK, I agree that Job is a good book to consider for an answer to the question. Like Job 2:10 says, "Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?" And certainly God is glorified in all this and in everything. I have been considering Proverbs 16:4 with Makarios and it seems to me that the verse applies here and with Ephesians 1:11. We seek the purpose of God and see Him glorified in everything. Proverbs 16:4, "The Lord has made everything for its [His?] own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil." Ephesians 1:11, "...having been predestined according to His purpose..." Romans 8:28, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Ecclesiastes 3:14, "I know that everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and there is nothing to take from it, for God has so worked that men should fear Him." Ecclesiastes 8:11, "Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil. 12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and may lengthen his life, still I know that it will be well for those who fear God, who fear Him openly." We know that God is in control. We know that He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world. From the heart, Ray |