What does Ephesians 1:4 mean?

Ephesians 1:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ephesians 1:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

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