Efésios 1
Fulgentius of Ruspe
Efésios 1:5
The reason for saying "he destined us in love is" that he empowered us with his gracious love in order to predestine us. — ON THE TRUTH OF PREDESTINATION 3.5
Efésios 1:5
The eternal firmness and firm eternity of God's predestinating will consist not only in the ordaining of works. God also knows in advance the number of the elect. No one of that full number may lose his eternal grace, nor may any outside that total attain the gift of eternal salvation. For God, who knows all things before they come to pass, is not confused about the number of the predestined, any more than he doubts the effectiveness of the works he has ordained. — ON THE TRUTH OF PREDESTINATION 3.6