Eph 1:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4–5, 11 : Paul explains that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4 ). This means God decided, even before the world began, to make us His children and to give us all the blessings of adoption. He did this not because of anything He saw in us, but because of His own loving plan. God’s purpose is that we would be holy and blameless before Him, living lives that please Him. Being chosen by God is a great honor and should lead us to live holy lives out of love for Him (Ephesians 1:5, 11 ).

‏ Ephesians 1:4

v. 4–5, 11: Paul explains that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4 ^a). This means God decided, even before the world began, to make us His children and to give us all the blessings of adoption. He did this not because of anything He saw in us, but because of His own loving plan. God’s purpose is that we would be holy and blameless before Him, living lives that please Him. Being chosen by God is a great honor and should lead us to live holy lives out of love for Him (Ephesians 1:5, 11 ^b).