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NASB | Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, ¶ To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To the saints (God's people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus: |
Bible Question: I am reading Ephesians and in 1:1-14 this passage expresses Gods salvation in terms of the past, present and future 3-6a election, 6b-11 redemption, inheritance 12-14. Why does Paul take such a broad view? |
Bible Answer: shael, "I am reading Ephesians and in 1:1-14 this passage expresses Gods salvation in terms of the past, present and future 3-6a election, 6b-11 redemption, inheritance 12-14. Why does Paul take such a broad view? " Because he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to take such a broad view. And Ephesians is consistent with the rest of Paul's epistles. If Paul were asked, "Are you saved?", he might well respond with the following "I am already saved (Rom. 8:24, Eph. 2:5–8 ), but I’m also being saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12), and I have the hope that I will be saved (Rom. 5:9–10, 1 Cor. 3:12–15). I am working out my salvation in fear and trembling (Phil. 2:12), with hopeful confidence in the promises of Christ (Rom. 5:2, 2 Tim. 2:11–13)." Paul was definitely not a one dimensional person. Emmaus |
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