in that realm of spiritual reality where God is the source of life. Spiritual warfare is being waged in this realm today, but when Christ returns to establish His kingdom He will accomplish His will completely, “on earth as it is in heaven.” A more specific statement of the Father’s action is given in verse 4. It was He who initiated the plan of redemption by choosing believers in connection with Christ before the foundation of the world. This sovereign act of God chose some to experience the blessings