yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.
who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.
declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’
Why do you contend against him, saying, ‘He will answer none of man's words’?
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