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in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;
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God's Purpose, Not Chance
Commentators emphasize that your salvation is not an accident but is rooted in God's sovereign plan. He "worketh all things after the counsel of his own will." Scholars like Barnes and Ellicott clarify this isn't an arbitrary or coercive force. Rather, God's wise and purposeful will works in and through all things to accomplish His good plan, making your inheritance in Christ absolutely certain.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance. We who are Christians. Most commentators suppose that by the word "we" the Jews par…
In him (εν αυτω). Repeats the idea of εν τω Χριστω of verse 10.We were made a heritage (εκληρωθημεν). First aoris…
19th Century
Anglican
On verses 10-11:
Even in him: in whom also we have obtained an inheritance. We have here (in the repetition, “even…
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Baptist
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasur…
Paul now passes on to a further consideration—namely, that Christians have been “chosen [as heirs]” (GK 3103). Israel was regarded as the Lord’s in…
16th Century
Protestant
Through whom also we have obtained an inheritance. Until now he has spoken generally of all the elect; he now begins to take notice of sep…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance Or a part and lot; that is, have obtained one in Christ, in his person,…
Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord showing them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But…
