Ephesians 1-3
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wolfbiblemoonThose that are blessed were predestined to be saved, God chose them before the foundation of the world.
Everyone near and far has been preached to in peace and are therefore no longer foreign to each other as they are fellow citizens in God's household.
Paul had the divine secret made known to him by revelation, a secret not disclosed to any previous prophets, that everyone can be saved rather than just the chosen few (though they have to have been predestined as it said in the previous chapter). Paul's calling is to reveal this secret plan to everyone after it was hidden for ages.
The love of Christ surpasses all knowledge so you can be filled up to the fullness of God, you don't want knowledge filling up space that could be used for God.
Everyone near and far has been preached to in peace and are therefore no longer foreign to each other as they are fellow citizens in God's household.
Paul had the divine secret made known to him by revelation, a secret not disclosed to any previous prophets, that everyone can be saved rather than just the chosen few (though they have to have been predestined as it said in the previous chapter). Paul's calling is to reveal this secret plan to everyone after it was hidden for ages.
The love of Christ surpasses all knowledge so you can be filled up to the fullness of God, you don't want knowledge filling up space that could be used for God.
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Re: Pleasant Surprise
Date: 2011-01-17 06:32 am (UTC)Though I still seriously recommend you read some C.S. Lewis books. Mere Christianity would be a good start. The book mainly derives from 15 minute broadcasts he gave over the British radio. The beginning of the book narrows down the belief systems with an intuitive view. Whether you accept his view or not, it is an interesting and very descriptive book. C.S. Lewis is great at incorporating stories within arguments and vice-versa.