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having predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
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God's Sovereign Choice
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that our adoption into God's family is "according to the good pleasure of his will." This means God's decision to save us originates entirely from His own sovereign will and grace, not from any foreseen merit, good works, or inherent worthiness in us. As scholars like Calvin and Gill note, this truth is meant to give all glory to God for our salvation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Having predestinated us. Regarding the meaning of the word used here, see the comments on Romans 1:4 and Romans 8:29.
The word used…
Having foreordained us (Προορισας ημας). First aorist active participle of προοριζω, late and rare compound to define or decide be…
19th Century
Anglican
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself.—The idea of election depends on the uni…
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Baptist
That we should be holy and without blame before him in love.
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Chri…
The NIV takes “in love” (v.4) as starting a new sentence, thus emphasizing the loving nature of predestination. Any interpretation of this mysterio…
16th Century
Protestant
Who has predestinated us. What follows is intended to heighten even further the commendation of divine grace. The reason why Paul instille…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Having predestinated us Predestination, taken in a large sense, includes both election and reprobation, and even rea…
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…
