## God predestined us in advance for adoption  ##

“God determined in advance to adopt us”

## predestined us ##

"God planned long ago..." (UDB)

## predestined us ##

Paul was including himself, the Ephesian church and all believers in Christ in his use of "us". (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## for adoption ##

"adoption" refers to being placed in God’s family.

## through Jesus Christ ##

God brought believers into his family by the work of Jesus Christ.

## he did this…he was pleased…he desired…his glorious grace  ##

"he" and "his" refers to God.

## his beloved one  ##

"God's beloved one." This refers to Jesus Christ.