Ephesians 1:5-6

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

⁵ _l he predestined us ₁ for _m adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, _n according to the purpose of his will, ⁶ _o to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in _p the Beloved.

1. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:11
   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.
   Romans 8:29 - 30
   For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 8:15
   For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!
   
3. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:9
   Making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
   Luke 2:14
   "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
   Hebrews 2:4
   While God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
   Luke 12:32
   Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
   
4. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:12
   So that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.
   Ephesians 1:14
   Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
   
5. Cross References
   John 3:35
   The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.
   John 10:17
   For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.
   Colossians 1:13
   He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.
   Matthew 3:17
   And behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.