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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 |
Subject: Has God already chosen who he would save |
Bible Note: Hi DocTrinsograce, I was just now reading your post and comparing Matthew 22:14 with Romans 8:30. I don't know exactly what your point was in your first paragraph, but it led me to consider the word "called" in these passages. Matthew 22:14 has the idea of "being invited" rather than being called. In other words, "many are invited, but few are chosen." In fact, there is a marginal note in my Study Bible of [Or, invited]. The Study Bible edited by Spiros Zodhiates has it with Strong's #2822. Romans 8:30 with its "called" is Strong's #2564. So just because one is invited does not mean that he/she is called and chosen. The comparison that I got from the passages is that the Pharisees in Matthew seemed to be concerned with the image of Caesar, but Romans would have us predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son. That is the "kind intention which He purposed in Him", Ephesians 1:9. Ephesians 1:10, NKJ, "that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. 11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance,..." I hope that adds to the discussion. From the heart, Ray |