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NASB | Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]. [Rom 1:20] |
Subject: Discovering the will of God |
Bible Note: Hi JKW. Answering the questions you put to me directly. The context of Heb 7 requires me to interpret verse 15 as meaning Jesus. Luke 11:52 is figurative language. In my opinion (IMO), the lawyers (experts in the law) had the resources and education to get the knowledge of the deep spiritual meanings of the Law of Moses, but they didn’t search for it, nor did they encourage or assist those who looked to them for guidance to find the truth. Luke 12:51. Some will accept the teachings of Jesus, some will not. Explained in verses 52 and 53. Same thing in Matthew Chapter 10. Luke 14-16. Exaggeration for effect. To me it means don’t let anything get in the way of your loving/serving the Lord. I John 2:15-17 says it another way. The verse about hating mothers, etc., must be reconciled with I John 2:11; 3:15, Matt 5:43-44, and all the other places where we are told to love everyone. Mark 10:17. The Bible doesn’t say for sure that he was lost, but there is a strong indication that the rich ruler chose love of his riches over the kingdom of God. We are not told if he later repented of that. You say you have seen the darkness covering you and know why the moon turns to blood, and you understand why he calls it the great and dreadful day of the Lord. It seems you have taken some of Joel’s descriptions and applied them to things that happened in your personal life. Of course, you are free to do that, but I question whether God meant the prophecy to be applied to you personally, especially since Peter on the day of Pentecost said “this is” the fulfillment of it. Having read many of the questions and answers on the Forum during Aug 04, I feel comfortable in saying that whatever view you take, it will be different from someone else’s. Be like the people of Berea in Acts 17, who “received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. ” |