Ephesians 1:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Predestinated

Ephesians 1:11

Romans 8:29

Unto

By

John 20:17

Galatians 3:26

Hebrews 2:10

General references

Galatians 3:26

Bible References

Predestinated

In him, I say, for by our union with him we became God's Heritage, having from the first been destined for this in the intention of him who, in all that happens, is carrying out his own fixed purpose;

For those whom God chose from the first he also destined from the first to be transformed into likeness to his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest among many Brothers.

Unto

But to all who did receive him he gave power to become Children of God--to those who believe in his Name.

And not for the nation only, but also that he might unite in one body the Children of God now scattered far and wide.

All who are guided by the Spirit of God are Sons of God.

And I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters," says the Lord, the Ruler of all.'

To ransom those who were subject to Law, so that we might take our position as sons.

and you have forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as God's Children-- 'My child, think not lightly of the Lord's discipline, do not despond when he rebukes you;

Think what love the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called 'Children of God'; as indeed we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it has not learned to know him.

He who conquers shall enter into possession of these things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son.

By

"Do not hold me," Jesus said; "for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my Brothers, and tell them that I am ascending to him who is my Father and their Father, my God and their God."

For you are all Sons of God, through your faith in Christ Jesus.

It was, indeed, fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, should, when leading many sons to glory, make the author of their Salvation perfect through suffering.

General references

For you are all Sons of God, through your faith in Christ Jesus.