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NASB | Ephesians 1:10 with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:10 with regard to the fulfillment of the times [that is, the end of history, the climax of the ages]--to bring all things together in Christ, [both] things in the heavens and things on the earth. |
Subject: Covenants and Dispensation? |
Bible Note: I think MacArthur's view does mirror your own (which is also the view I have). One thing you pointed out which a great number of people seem to miss is that we were not merely saved for our sakes. Yes, we do have eternal life, but almost every passage which talks about God's free gift of salvation also mentions our PURPOSE (glorification of God), such as Eph. 2:10 or 1 Peter 2:9,10 or 2 Corinthians 2:17-20. So many people are fond of quoting the "we are saved by grace through faith" without showing that we are indeed saved unto good works. I think that the crux of the problem has to do with two aspects of God's salvation. As you mentioned, both parties have the JUSTIFICATION part down, the imputation of Christ's righteousness to our account. What Ryrie and company downplay, in my opinion, is God's REGENERATION, the new birth. It just seems almost impossible to miss that we are not only declared righteous when we are saved, but that we indeed become "new creations." By focusing on justification, many of the Dallas Theological Seminary camp overlook (at least in practice) the supernatural change that is not just a legal declaration, but a true spiritual transformation. Thanks again for your comments! --Joe! |