Ephesians 1:5-7

5Long ago, he already decided to accept us into his family as his children, because of Jesus Christ. He chose us to belong to him because it made him very happy.

6As a result, we praise him, because he is great and he has been so kind to us. He has given us so much because of his Son, whom he loves very much.

7When Christ died as a sacrifice on the cross, he paid the price to make us free. Because of Christ's death on our behalf, God has forgiven our sins. God is so very kind that he has done all this for us!