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God made us for a reason which is to show his love.

It is here in Ephesians you get to know who you are in christ and what you have and what you can get. It's awesome.

Isaiah 9:6 Tell us his name shall be called wonderful counsellor,The Mighty God everlasting Father prince of peace.God said in ( Isaiah 43:19) Behold I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth shall ye not no it? well I guess that being proven.As far as Christ being a man and God at the same time and not! being able to govern the Universe that's a misconception of the human mind. Jesus said to Nicodemus a man who was confused like many here today StJohn 3:12 If I have told you of earthly things and you believe not how shall you believe if I tell you of heavenly things and no man hath ascended up to heaven but the same that came down from heaven even the Son of Man which IS IN HEAVEN!!hello. The Bible dose not say God the Son because The Godhead is not divide because the Son is only the (Word) which is God's prophetic description of himself which he incarnated into flesh. Not another person!! bur the expressed image of his!! person.Hebrews1:3( John 14:9-11) Jesus did not say he that seen me hath seen God the Son he said hath seen the Father ( Colossians 2:9 for in him dwells all the fulness of the Godhead bodily Christ is not a fallen man like us. We can't limit what he can do; because of what we! cant do or don't understand that's why 1Tomothy 3:16 say's its a mystery. Not every one will understand; that's the book that is called the Revelation of Jesus Christ says blessed is him that readeth and understands.( Philippians 2:19)say who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God; But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant. Yes he dose pray to his own spirit Deity!( Ephesians 1:9 says Having made known unto us the Mystery of his will according to the pleasure which he purposed in himself. Hello!!11th verse who worketth all things after the counsel of his own will.( Isaiah 40:10)Behold the Lord God will come with a strong hand and his arm shall rule for him. verse 13 who hath directed the spirit of the Lord; or being his counsellor hath taught him? with whom took he counsel Who instructed him and taught him in the path of Judgment and taught him Knowledge,and taught to him the way of understanding. Matthew 11:27 All things are delivered to me of my Father and no man knoweth the Son but the Father neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son and HE to whom THE SON WILL REVEAL HIM. So there you no nothing of the father but what Jesus has revealed blessed is he that readeth and understands.

ROMANS 11:1-6 COMMENTARY
TCHINDA FABRICE MBUNA

Saint Paul’s writing to the Romans present us with another challenging theology to deal with. The whole concept which is conveyed throughout this passage can be classified under REMNANT THEOLOGY. Yes, I strongly believe that God is a God of dispensation who works in TIME and SEASON. See Galatians 4:4, Ephesians 1:10. The time line of the history of divine providence from the day of the fall of the First Adam has been that of restoration and the preservation of the remnant of the children of Israel. Despite the providential struggle for restoration and preservation of the remnant of Israel, God has been working through CONVENANT THEOLOGY. In each historical age of the dispensation of restoration, God had always made himself manifest to his children through what I called COVENANT. That is why we cannot really disassociate DISPENSATIONAL THEOLOGY, CONVENANT THEOLOGY, and REMNANT THEOLOGY:
Saint Paul in Romans 11:5 is trying to convey a transcendent Truth about God which is through the GRACE of God, a remnant will always be preserved in all generations, irrespective of the circumstances. The word remnant itself should not only be understood within the light of all those who are being saved or the kept aside by the LORD, but the word remnant should be understood with the mindset of those whom God has chosen as an instrument to save the lost. The word remnant does not necessarily mean that they are those whom has chosen through his Unconditional Election to go to heaven. For example, in the days of Joseph, he was chosen as a remnant to preserve his brothers from the great famine which was to later befall the land. See Genesis 42. In the case of Joseph, we can see that he was unconditionally chosen by God’s election of Grace, and by means of this divine election of grace, his salvation was assured by God himself but his being chosen was for the preservation for the remnant that was to go through moments of hardship.
This again takes us to another argument in the book of Revelation 7:4-8 where in every twelve tribe in Israel God had or God has preserved at least twelve thousand people to be saved. If we have to make a multiplication of the twelve thousand people by the twelve tribes of Israel, that God had or has preserved in history, then we will come to the conclusion of having 144,000 remnant preserved as it is described in the book of Revelation 14:1- Does it mean that only 144,000 people are going to heaven? I say no. why? This is how I explicate myself. This 144,000 people stands for the remnant which God has kept for himself which he will use to work out the salvation of those who have not yet been saved so that through them others will be saved and come to the complete knowledge of the saving grace of God. If we can logically agree with Genesis 42 that Joseph was sent into Egypt because God in his master plan wanted to use him to preserve the remnant that was going to survive the famine, then it is obvious that the 144,000 people have the same providential role to play like Joseph.
In conclusion, the theology of Unconditional Election has never really meant to mean God has chosen others to be saved while he has predestined others for perdition. It does not suffice quoting the story of Esau and Jacob, but one thing remains certain that anybody who has been uncondionally set apart by God’s Unconditional Grace is only a bridge through whom the unsaved are saved. E.g, Esther.

If it wasnt of God's love by sending the beloved son to die on a cross where will we be today God is LOVE

Here in Revelation 10 the hour deliverance of Daniels people, Israel, is at hand ( Daniel 12:1; Romans 11:26), Israel is to be grafted in their own olive. This is the season when he finishes with the Gentiles, for it is the hour they are cut off from the olive tree because because of unbelief. In Revelation 10 the pillar of fire, the angel of the covenant visits his Gentile church, the tender mercy of of God: whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us. It is the season of manifestation of sons, its the hour of deliverance from bondage to corruption ( Romans 8:18-23). It is the dispensation of the fulness of time ( Ephesians 1:10). It is a prophetic age ( Malachi 4:5-6; Revelation 10:7, 11). Paul in speaking to his people the Jews warned them: Beware therefore, least that come upon you, which is spoken of the prophets: Behold ye despisers and wonder and perish: for I do a work in your days, a work which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you ( Acts 13:40-41). In Revelation 10:4 we read: seal those things the seven thunders uttered and write them not. The same voice said in ICorinthians 2:10 but hath revealed them by the spirit: for the spirit searcheth all things, the deep things of God. In Amos 3:7 we read we read the Lord will do nothing but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. It is the age of the restoration of the word and the power. In verse 3, the angel or messenger of the covenant had a little book open: the making known of the words of the covenant, the restoration of all things; Malachi 4:5-6 season, Elias surely come and and restore all things (Mathew 17:11-12- note here the present and future application of these verses, for scripture has compound revelation). When God visited Israel to fulfill Genesis 49:24; 15:13-16 he descended in a flame of fire and sent Moses ( Exodus 3:1-9). This chapter is connected to Daniel 12, I Corinthians 14:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 and many other scriptures surrounding the second coming, both in old and new testament. A brief commentry has just been touched on this chapter.

I love the book of Ephesians chapter 1.It is a very precious Book of the BIBLE. I just love the GIFT OF GOD,JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR.Without JESUS CHRIST THERE WOULD BE NO HOPE AND HELP FOR NONE OF US.

Verses 9, 10, and 11 should be written on your heart. With understanding comes a new purpose on how to live your life for GOD and his purpose for you.

God is good all the time

Flesh and blood can not understand what is given of the Spirit. Pray for this understanding. GOD bless you all.

.. GOD HAS SHOWED US THE WAY SPOKEN THE
WAY AND WHY BECAUSE HE IS THE WAY EVEN IN EPHESIANS he is not anonymous he very well knowen Aman.

Praise God that we have been blessed with all spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus in heavenly places. We were predestined before the foundation of the world that we should be holy, and blameless in love. We have received the forgiveness of our sins through the blood of Jesus. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise when we believe the word of truth. All of this is by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and not of works less any man should boast. Jesus Christ in the dispensation of time will bring together in one that which is in heaven and on earth. Therefore we have an eternal inheritance that will never fade away. Peter said we have not been redeemed with corruptible things such as silver and gold, but of the precious blood of Jesus. Now we are accepted in the beloved because of what Jesus has done for us.

This is awesome to view! It is imperative to keep these true words of God written in our hearts. This is a magnificent gift of God! My favorite part of the book of Ephesians is ch.6, vs.10 to the end of the chapter.....this is God's direction as to what we need to do.....to practice it at all times.....and when we don't , we let our guard down...I pray for the grace to cling ever more tightly to my savior, Jesus Christ, and search the scriptures more diligently,that I will obey. Obedience is the key.

Ephesians is a good book to better understanding
what the Lord has done and what we do for Him
it contains the Armor of God that is important
because it explains that our weapons are not
carnal but Spiritual. It tells us that He has
chosen our place in the Body his Church and
that our faith is the gift of God which also
brings into perspective the things he has done
for us all the weapons to put these fiery darts.
out of the way so we can serve the Lord better.

When a person who has faith in God's word and trully understand the meaning of Baptism thru obedience to his word, and accept the process of salvation in his life, says in v-21 (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) God is happy to see the heart of man/woman with a good conscience toward God. Baptism in Jesus name( Acts 2:38)is our submission to the will of God,Holy Spirit baptism( Acts 2:1-4)is the confirmation that God accepted our submission & as children of God, heirs to his kingdom. See Romans 8:9,14-17, Ephesians 1:13 ( 1 Pet 3:21).

Did you know that: Born again( John 3:1-7)is the only way to enter into the Kingdom of God,Jesus requires born in water and born in spirit( John 3:5)born in water means baptism,baptism in Jesus name,born in spirit means Holy Spirit baptism.two baptism needed in order to enter into the Kingdom of God.

I think it explaines its power and who has it very well. The moonies says Jesus is not in heaven because he didnt make it heaven on the count that had no children. God is in need of another savior.Jesus is not in heaven he's in paradise,alone with the other disciples.Oh and if Rev. If Moon doesnt bless you and your family Moon and his third wife will not permit you in heaven.Jesus is not in heaven because he doesn't have children.God made a mistake by sending Jesus and to fix his mistake he sent Rev. Moon and mother Moon.Now that is a cup of soup.

ARE WE BLESS NOW AND HOW?WHAT IS hath to me?

Describe these spiritual blessings.

The Authorized King James 1611 bible is the ONLY WORD of God, for he spoke once and there is no other God, but the Lord God Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - the Lord God of Israel. Only the KJV leads to Christ Jesus, the only begotton Son of God. All the other bibles are false and lead to Satan.

What a wonderful benefit it is to have the best commentary every penned linked to the near perfect prose of the King James Version of the Bible. To be able to access this on my screen each morning is great blessing. Thanks.

This text is grossly underestimated and sidestepped!
Seems that those in supposed rule of theological dogma like to short-change the power that The Lord has given the Church and each individual believer. They preach the gospel without the power thereof...the spirit of the pharisees is alive and in business even today.

THROUGH THIS CHAPTER MY GOD HELPED ME TO KNOW THAT HOW GREAT AUTHORITY HE HAD GIVEN TO ME AND NOW I KNOW THAT "YES I BELIEVE IN HIS MIGHTY NAME AND I ALSO HAS THE POWER ON THIS WORLD"

wow do not understand that christ came to set us free and with all the comments and discussion in this thread of talk what is real for the soul that needs to be set free and has no idea how to respond except that just walk away. Jesus died yes jesus rose yes God the Father sent his only child his only SON that we the torment souls can be set free by the shedding of christ blood. All our baggage is in the heart and mind God sets us free when we invite his son to sit on the throne of our hearts he is the king and he rules and reigns in our hearts. Our mind is renewed by the truth of God's word hence we have peace of mind and we are free.................

I bless the Lord for this very chapter. The Holy Spirit helpeth our infirmities, our incompleteness. That means that we are incomplete without Him.
Jesus is the name that is above every other name in this world and world to come, meaning that with Him, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE to me as long as i believe. I love you Jesus!

I feel blessed to know that I have been excepted & sealed with His Holy Ghost until the day of redemption

without the holy spirit helping us we would not understand any of Gods word.Having our lord as our teacher we will always have the correct interpritation of his word and yes his love for all humanity is shown in this chapter as well

The word of God is clearly seen in the world around us. Jesus died on the cross to give us victory over death. When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, they condemned all humanity to death. Jesus was sent by God to free us from the bondage of sin. By believing on Jesus, that he is indeed the son of God, we have victory over death. The bible says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen." We cannot see God or Jesus, but by faith we beleive that He is. I have victory over death and nothing else matters but that I do the will of God on this earth while I am here. I make mistakes everyday...because I am not and never will be perfect. But God is...and who better to show me the way by faith then Him...

The truth shall set you free.. Thank You Jesus for dieing on the cross for our sin. Thank You that we are dead, resorected, assended and hid in You,-- seated with You in heavenly places above all principalities and power. Thank for rewealing Your Kingdom to us in these latter days - We love You, Praise You, adore You and Thrust You and wait for You. Jesus is the Son of God....

I agree with most of the comments above. Here is another line of reasoning to consider. 1 Corinthians 11:3 says that woman has a head which is man, man has a head which is Christ, and Christ has a head which is God. Whatever privileges were given to Peter does not dimishish the fact that he has a head and that is Christ. As the scripture point out "The head of every man is Christ." What else do we know about Christ? Ephesians 1:22 says that God made him head over all things to the congregation. This means that those who are given oversight in the congregation still answer to Jesus as their head. They must exercise their authority in imitation of Christ and accoring to Christ teachings not their own. Please keep these thoughts in mind as I continue.

The Catholic Church has elevated Peter and all who succeed him as Pope. This non-biblical or Latin term means "father or Papa." Jesus specifically taught his disciples which included Peter not to call anyone on earth "father" in a religious reverencial way. ( Matthew 23:9, 10) The Jewish religious leaders desried titles of sorts. Jesus instead said that all you are brothers. Since the Catholic Church says that it is perfectly scriptural to call these men Popes they are in effect saying that Peter an all who succeed him are fathers of the church. If they are fathers then this makes them head. However, if Paul said that Jesus is head and if the Catholic Church says Peter and the rest are heads then the Church has two heads. They go against the headship arrangement for the Christian Congregation and they go agaisnt s direct order from Christ not to be called father.

People can call Peter a rock all they want and as mentioned by the comments above he was rock like in his faith and in his confession of Jesus being the Christ, Son of the living God. He certainly was outspoken and often times did speak for the other apostles during Jssus time and after. But this did not make him Pope or father of the Church.

Thank you for allowing my comment.
rob

no one can interpret the WORD of GOD better than how it has been interpreted...we got to be careful about our preconceived ideas..