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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: Thank you, JKW, I've been on both sides of the fence too. God is gracious to not only in our salvation, but in our continued sanctification. The Bible represents a progressive revelation of God. It is true that God does not change. However, He has worked out His eternal purposes in a gradually unfolding fashion. He wants to be close to His own. At one time we could only approach Him in the temple. Now the temple is within us. At one time His Spirit came upon those who were prophets, judges, or kings. Now the Spirit dwells within us. Nevertheless, today we see with the eyes of faith. In the future we will see clearly, even to the point of seeing Him even as we are seen. Regarding Saul, you must understand that God has always prescribed the right way to approach Him. No one can come to Him outside of the very specific ways that He has specified. To try to come to Him on our own terms is to call down judgment on ourselves. God is sovereign, not man. In our day, the revelation of God is complete. We have all that we need to know from Him. He has stated it all very clearly, and He has given us His Spirit to bring it all home in our hearts. Like kalos says so well succinctly, "God does not mumble." The canon of scripture is closed. The Apostles had a special purpose -- that's why they were to focus of Christ's ministry -- with the death of the last Apostle, our era began. Now we have the Holy Scripture gathered together into the 66 books we love and hold so dear. By the way, what we do have is far superior than having prophets. God has provided us something much more specific, much more personal, much more immediate, much more lucid, and much more precious! I am convinced that if we really belong to God, that nothing can stand in the way of His accomplishing His purposes in us. For this I am quite grateful, because I know all too well how poorly I handle my own life. I need Him, every hour I need Him! Every time I stumble it is a reminder of just how much I need Him! |