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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:
Many years before I was born again I always had some relationship with God. I did not understand biblical Salvation at the time, but I always new I needed to have a connection to him. My question is do you think I was pre-determined before the beginning of time? Thanks, Rich |
Bible Answer: Question: Do you think I was pre-determined before the beginning of time? Answer: Ephesians 1:4-5,11 (NIV) reads: For HE CHOSE US IN HIM before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will . . . In him WE WERE ALSO CHOSEN, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, In 2 Thessalonians 2:13 (NIV) , the apostle Paul tells his readers: ...from the beginning GOD CHOSE YOU to be saved... |