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NASB | Ephesians 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:4 just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love |
Bible Question: if the "us" refers only to the saved, than isn't that saying that God already chose those he would save, and thus, what's the point in trying to convert those he hasn't chosen? Or is the "us" everyone on earth... but are they holy and blameless, set apart for Him? |
Bible Answer: Matthew 22:14 says that many are called but few chosen. Romans 8:30 states that the called are saved. Job 21:30 states that the wicked are preserved for judgement. God does the converting, we simply proclaim the truth. We take the gospel to a dying world because we are commanded to do so by the Lord. (He preached to and healed some of the very people who shouted "crucify Him!") I recall a quote by C. H. Spurgeon, "If God painted a yellow stripe down the back of every elect person, I would go around London lifting up shirt tails. Since He has not chosen to do that, I must preach to all men." I hope this helps. |