Even as he chose us in him (καθως εξελεξατο ημας εν αυτω). First aorist middle indicative of εκλεγω, to pick out, to choose. Defin…

According as. The importance of this verse makes a somewhat detailed examination of the words and phrases that compose it appropriate. The…

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world. (that is, inasmuch as)—Again it should…

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: according…

Paul now traces the spiritual blessings of v.3 to their ultimate source in the eternal purpose of God. Christians have been selected in Christ prio…

According as he hath chosen us. The foundation and first cause, both of our calling and of all the benefits which we receive from God, is …

According as he has chosen us in him
This choice cannot be understood of a national one, as Israel of old were chose…

Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings; with them, we cannot be miserable, and without them, we cannot help but be so. This was fr…