Ephesians 1:4
Even before the world was founded, God chose us in Christ, so that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love.
Treated in 30 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Holy in Christ ·
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…
- Communion with God ·
Of the peculiar and distinct communion which the saints have with the Father cites Eph. i. 4–6
…to the purchase of Christ, although the whole fruit thereof be made out alone thereby, Eph. i. 4–6. 2. So in that distribution made by the apostle in his solemn parting benediction, 2 Cor.…
- Communion with God ·
How the saints hold communion with Christ as to their acceptation with God cites Eph. i. 4
…laying down his life for them as such; and hence are we said to be “chosen in Christ,” Eph. i. 4, or designed to obtain all the fruits of the love of God by Christ, and committed into…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 22 — This Doctrine Confirmed by Proofs from Scripture cites Eph. 1:4
…When Paul declares that we were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (Eph. 1:4), he certainly shows that no regard is had to our own worth; for it is just as if he had…
- Old Paths ·
Election cites Ephes. i. 4
…Elect?” (Rom. viii. 33.) “God hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world.” (Ephes. i. 4.) “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but…
- Holy in Christ ·
God’s Call to Holiness cites Eph. i. 4
…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).…
- All Things for Good ·
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…
- The Ten Commandments ·
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…
- Feasting at the table ·
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…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Sit: Our Position in Christ cites Ephesians 1:4
…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…
- The Key in My Hand ·
The Devices of Satan cites Ephesians 1:4
…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…
- The Key Teachings of Martyn Lloyd-Jones ·
The Sovereignty of God cites EPHESIANS 1:4
…the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. EPHESIANS 1:4 He was quick to point out that election in Scripture is always unto holiness. It is not a…
- Real Questions – Book 2 ·
If God Knows Everything, Do I Really Have Free Will? cites Ephesians 1:4
…time began, whom He would save: “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4), and “it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy” (Romans 9:16).…
- Talks to the Farmer ·
Spiritual Gleaning cites Ephesians 1:4
…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…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 12 — Christ, to Perform the Office of Mediator, Behoved to Become Man cites Eph. 1:4–7
…he has made us accepted in the Beloved: In whom we have redemption through his blood,” (Eph. 1:4–7). Here certainly the fall of Adam is not presupposed as anterior in point of time, but…
- The Key Teachings of Charles H. Spurgeon ·
Free Grace cites EPHESIANS 1:4
…the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. EPHESIANS 1:4 He knew perfectly well how this lands on the natural mind. People are happy, he observes…
- The Key Teachings of Andrew Murray ·
Holy in Christ cites EPHESIANS 1:4
…the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. EPHESIANS 1:4 Murray thought many Christians had misunderstood their calling. They had heard that God…
- The Key Teachings of John Calvin ·
The Dreadful Decree cites EPHESIANS 1:4
…the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. EPHESIANS 1:4 It is impossible to write honestly about Calvin without writing about predestination, and…
- Our Daily Walk ·
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…
- Freedom of the Will ·
Section XI. The Evidence of Gods Certain Foreknowledge of the Volitions of Moral Agents cites Eph. i. 4
…scriptures, and others like them, must be without any meaning, or contrary to truth. (Eph. i. 4.) “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world.” (1 Pet. i.…
- Freedom of the Will ·
Section II. The Acts of the Will of the Human Soul of Jesus Christ, Necessarily Holy, Yet Truly Virtuous, Praise-worthy, Rewardable, &c cites Eph. i. 4
…the preaching of the gospel. Thus much is implied in many scriptures, (as 1 Cor. ii. 7.— Eph. i. 4, 5. and chap. iii. 9 – 11.— 1 Pet. i. 19, 20.) Such an absolute decree as this, Arminians…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
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 chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Free Grace cites Eph. 1:4
…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…
- Holiness ·
Sanctification cites Eph. i. 4
…he says, “I know your election of God.” (1 Peter i. 2; 2 Thess. ii. 13; Rom. viii. 29; Eph. i. 4; 1 Thess. i. 3, 4.) He that boasts of being one of God’s elect, while he is wilfully and…
- Holiness ·
Holiness cites Eph. i. 4
…of a believer’s sin, He does more—He breaks its power, (1 Peter i. 2; Rom. viii. 29; Eph. i. 4; Heb. xii. 10.) (c) We must be holy, because this is the only sound evidence that we have…
- Holiness ·
Christ Is All cites Ephes. i. 4
…before the foundation of the world” (1 Peter i. 20), and believers were “chosen in Him.” (Ephes. i. 4.) (b) There came a time when this earth was created in its present order. Sun, moon and…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 19 — Of Christian Liberty cites Eph. 1:4
…ought to be a kind of aspiration after piety, seeing they are called unto holiness (Eph. 1:4; 1 Thess. 4:5). The office of the law is to excite them to the study of purity and…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 23 — Refutation of the Calumnies by Which This Doctrine Is Always Unjustly Assailed cites Eph. 1:4
…end for which we are elected is, “that we should be holy, and without blame before him,” (Eph. 1:4). If the end of election is holiness of life, it ought to arouse and stimulate us…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 24 — Election Confirmed by the Calling of God cites Eph. 1:4
…has adopted as sons, he is said to have elected, not in themselves, but in Christ Jesus (Eph. 1:4); because he could love them only in him, and only as being previously made partakers…
- Portraits of Courage – 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…