Ephesians 1:4

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:
American Standard Version

Treated in 12 passages across the library.

  1. Holy in Christ · Andrew Murray

    Holiness and Blamelessness cites Eph. i. 4

    … foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before Him in love.’—Eph. i. 4. There are two Greek words, signifying nearly the same, used frequently along with the wo…

  2. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    Spiritual Gleaning cites Ephesians 1:4

    …ation of the world.” (“…even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world…” — Ephesians 1:4 ESV) is the sauce to dip the bread in. You, poor gleaner, are invited to dip your morsel …

  3. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    Free Grace cites Eph. 1:4

    …or all, but only for those who were ‘chosen in him before the foundation of the world.’” (Eph. 1:4.) Flatly contrary to your interpretation of these scriptures, also, is the whole tenor of…

  4. Holy in Christ · Andrew Murray

    God’s Call to Holiness cites Eph. i. 4

    …oliness as its aim. ‘He hath chosen us in Him, that we should be holy and without blame’ (Eph. i. 4). ‘Whom God chose from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification’ (2 Thess. ii. 12).…

  5. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    Concerning God’s purpose cites Eph. i. 4

    … does not choose us for faith, but to faith. “He hath chosen us, that we should be holy” (Eph. i. 4), not because we would be holy, but that we might be holy. We are elected to holiness, no…

  6. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XII. Gracious and holy affections have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice cites Eph. 1:4

    … us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Eph. 1:4, "According as he hath chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we shoul…

  7. Feasting at the table · Gareth Evans

    In Him cites Ephesians 1:4

    … never take advantage of it, living as a pauper! Let us consider some of these blessings: Ephesians 1:4: In Him we have been chosen so that we might be holy and blameless before Him. This gives…

  8. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Sit: Our Position in Christ cites Ephesians 1:4

    …l, sealed us with the Holy Spirit, and provided the Spirit as earnest of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:4-14). Each phrase directs attention away from self-produced spirituality. The Father plans…

  9. The Key in My Hand · Gareth Evans

    The Devices of Satan cites Ephesians 1:4

    …tely forgiven (Romans 5:1). ● Am greatly blessed (Ephesians 1:3). ● Am chosen to be holy (Ephesians 1:4). ● Am sealed by His Spirit (Ephesians 1:13). ● Am predestined to be His child (Ephesians…

  10. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.2 The Second Commandment cites Eph 1: 4

    …. Election is free. ‘He has chosen us in him according to the good pleasure of his will.’ Eph 1: 4. Justification is free. ‘Being justified freely by his grace.’ Rom 3: 24. Say not I am un…

  11. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    April cites Eph 1:4

    … foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.”-- Eph 1:4. WE DO not become God's property when we consecrate ourselves to Him, but only awake to s…

  12. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 1:3-23

    … Position in Christ precedes worthy conduct and spiritual conflict. Scriptures to revisit Ephesians 1:3-23; Ephesians 2:1-22; Ephesians 3:12-21. Reflection 1. Where are you working in order to fee…

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