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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Bible Question (short): Keliy, can faith be predetermined? |
Question (full): If grace is a free gift from God and cannot be earned from any works or good deeds on our part, and knowing that God put us here for a purpose in his plan then how do you think God arrives at his decision on who of us he gives to His Son? Thank you for an interesting point of view. |