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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: Interesting thoughts, Ray. The scripture is so rich! The truth is so vast. One thing we know about the truth of God: it is not given easily, but one must be willing to dig for it! We often do not understand how extremes can be simultaneously true -- for example that God is slow to anger (Ex 34:6) and His wrath is quickly kindled (Psa 2:12). God has given us a coherent message -- He Himself is coherent -- so the answer is there. Sorry, I wish I had more time to dig around in this... but I'm about 8 chapters and a paper behind in my class. :-( (How did I ever make it through college when I was kid???) |