5. God destined us to be his adopted children through Jesus Christ because of his love. This was according to his goodwill and plan
6. and to honor his glorious grace that he has given to us freely through the Son whom he loves.
7. We have been ransomed through his Son’s blood, and we have forgiveness for our failures based on his overflowing grace,
8. which he poured over us with wisdom and understanding.
9. God revealed his hidden design to us, which is according to his goodwill and the plan that he intended to accomplish through his Son.
10. This is what God planned for the climax of all times: to bring all things together in Christ, the things in heaven along with the things on earth.
11. We have also received an inheritance in Christ. We were destined by the plan of God, who accomplishes everything according to his design.
12. We are called to be an honor to God’s glory because we were the first to hope in Christ.