just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love Ephesians 1:4 AMP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastor-lucy-paynter/support