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AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:6 ¶ While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. |
Subject: Pelagianism or Arminianism? |
Bible Note: Greetings Joe! Here is the section dealing with Ephesians 1. I do see national destinies dealt with in Ephesians 1 as well. Here is why: 1) There is a "we" (Jews - 1:11) and "you also" (Gentiles - 1:13) relationship that is explored throughout the first three chapters of Ephesians. In these three chapters the relationship is dealt with in the following ways. a) In Eph. 2: 1-10, both Jews and Gentiles were by nature ‘objects of wrath - 2:3’ (Note the similarity to Rom. 9:22). However, God showed His mercy upon both and saved them through faith. b) In Eph. 2:11-22, God has broken down the barriers between the two and made the Gentiles a part of the Spiritual Israel (the Elect.) Just as Eph. 1:10 said it has always been His intention to do. c) In Eph. 3:1-13, Paul explains why he became a missionary to the Gentiles. It is because of the mystery of the Gospel, which God has finally revealed. Eph. 3:6 states it this way: "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus." In my way of thinking, this view of Ephesians 1 and Romans 9 makes the best sense of all of the data. I don’t have to explain away why "all" doesn’t really mean ‘all.’ I don’t have to ignore the great doctrine of election. I just see it as corporate, referring primarily to Christ Himself and then to the Spiritual Israel, of which any one can be a part if they will not continue in their unbelief. My fingers are tired now! I must stop! I look forward to your reply, and as always, I enjoy reading your posts! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |