Passage

Chosen in Christ

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

⁴even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love,

Ephesians 1:4World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The letter opens by blessing the Father of Jesus Christ for spiritual blessings.

Being chosen in Christ is linked to being holy and blameless before God. The passage then speaks of adoption through Jesus Christ.

What purpose follows the statement that they were chosen?