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NASB | Ephesians 4:9 (Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:9 (Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had previously descended [from the heights of heaven] into the lower parts of the earth? |
Subject: what does ephesians 4:9 mean-"descended" |
Bible Note: Hello CDBJ ;This may help.The fall of Adam into bondage and corruption was more than the decent of a single man from life and freedom.The very name "Adam"-"Man"-implies the embodiment of all mankind.The fall of Adam as our head and representative was the fall of us all.So.to the resurrection of Christ into life and glorious liberty was not just the raising of a single man.No,as Second"Adam,"He to embodied us all as our Head and Representative.The resurrection of Christ was our resurrection.He took us in Him to the Cross by taking our place and becoming what we were John 12:32 If I be lifted up on the cross,I shall draw all peoples unto Myself.2Cor.5:21-For our sake He made Christ[virtually]to be sin who knew no sin,so that in and through Him we might become[endued with,viewed as being in,and examples of]the righteousness of GOD[what we ought to be,approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him,by his goodness].I hope this helps some....PDAL |