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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: Created "in " Christ Jesus |
Bible Note: Greetings Jelkins! It is always hard to figure out what to cut! ;-) Allow me to respond to your points my friend! a) The 120: There is nothing in the context that mandates that 'they' can only refer to the Apostles. It could also grammatically apply to the 'believers' and 'brothers' of Acts 1:15-16. So, this point really proves nothing. It is simply more speculation. :-) b) Baptimal measure of the Holy Spirit: Where is this phrase found in Scripture? More speculation? 2) Cornelius: Nothing in Acts 10 indicates that the out pouring of the gift of the Holy Spirit was a special circumstance simply designed to convince the Apostles. The text never says that at all. More speculation? 3) Gifts: There is no text that limits the reception of the Holy Spirit or the gifts of the Holy Spirit to those who were 'layed hands' upon by the Apostles. There are certainly instances of this, but no specific restriction. You also wrote: "Reason for these gifts was to “confirm the word” and maintain the integrity of the early church." Yet, there is no Scripture that says this! This is simply more speculation! I'll deal with the ceasation of the gifts in one of your other posts my friend. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |