Eph 1:4-5

[RalphP]

I am shocked at how those who hate Calvinism, will handle the Word of God especially in Eph 1:4-5.

Is there any justification for designating the thing chosen and predestined as "holy and blameless before Him," and not the "us" and "we"?

Can we really justify interpreting Eph 1:4-5[FONT=&quot] to be saying that what God chose and predestined is the outcome, what happens to those who are, “in Him” or in Christ”, who, “trusted in Christ” Eph 1:12. That God chose and predestined whosoever will trust in Christ to be “holy and blameless before Him” and adopted as sons”. And that God did not chose and predestine who will be holy, blameless and adopted as sons, i.e. saved, just the outcome of those who would trust in Christ?

Ralph
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[AMR]

The truth of the Gospel often results in the gnashing of teeth. We need not be surprised by the reaction.