Ephesians Chapter 2 Discussion Page 15

It doesnt matter what my past looks like GOD is rich in mercy2 and has forgive all my sins,am no longer condemed, i must press on for greater things and know GOD more everyday. Lets recieve the mercy of GOD today and walk in his freedom

According to this Book, Ephesians: We are at the threshold; time is drawing near for Armageddon, the day of collective understanding.

The comforter is hear and waiting...he is sending out the messages according to the book of Ephesians.

I have been home-less since the home I helped built with my father was gutted by fire; I tried to get help to rebuil that old home but there are stumbling blocks and leaving my place of birth was my only option. I know that God has a way to work things out in "his" own way. I never lost any hope. Maybe building a home in another county all together is my option I never considered and will give a try come Jan. 2011...

I see you have introduced yourself to the Lamb, to whom you will no longer be a stranger and whose soul weeps for yours.

I can relate to this chapter; I was walking accordingly...I took my stand not to kill another human being, so made a plea for my one of my constituent to kill "The Most powerful one."

There are many present tense salvation statements in new testament writings that traditional interpretation has erroneously placed into the future i.e.(after we die). Col. 1:13 says "He hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son". Obviously, those who are in Christ are now seated in heavenly places. To be seated is to be in a position of authority i.e. a judge is seated in a court room. The word heaven comes from "heaved up" indicating the spirit world. In Eph. 6:12 the same Gr. word is translated into "High places" where powers of spiritual wickedness are. The Bible indicates levels of spiritual authority. The ultimate eternal authority, of course is God Himself. God created man a little lower than the angels ( Psalms 8:5). So we have God-angels-man-animals. Satan is of the angel level, which is why Michael could not accuse the devil ( Jude 9). However, being "In the Lord" believers are now seated in authority over the spiritual forces of evil. Beloved, now are we the sons of God ( 1 Jn. 3:2). Jesus gave all power over the the enemy to his followers (Lu. 10:19). Jesus entrusted His power to believers, for believers to apply in His name, and for His glory. That is why we are to dress ourselves with His salvation, truth, faith and righteousness ( Eph. 6:14-17). Being in Christ, we are now in a position over the devils, to command them to to obey His authority as He told us to do. ( Mk. 16:15-18 & Jn. 14:12-14). Christian love to those who disagree.

This chapter is great news! Jesus Christ died and shedded His blood and was rasied from the dead while we were yet sinners to give us salvation a gift of life. all we have to do is to recieve it! In other words claim our gift! Not by works...we are His workmanship! Praise God!

To enter into the kingdom of heaven is dual. Faith to the Lord Jesus Christ heartily and faith to His words. I would not deny that faith alone can saved. Our Lord Jesus Christ gave us an example to the one on His side also hanging on the cross whom he has given a promised to enter into the kingdom of heaven. After that promised he was dead, so nothing bad works or evil thoughts he can do again because his body is dead. Not like us, to compare the faith to the one of the robbers because we are alive, so after receiving the Lord Jesus Christ by faith, our evil thoughts, evil eyes was there and also of being a liar. To erase this we have to work and practice to follow HIS words and ask Him for help and pray that all our bad works will be clean before His judgement. We know we are all temporary here, so why not we prepared on that day to come. The word salvation in Eph. 2:8&9 is very broad. The meaning of salvation is someone is in bad condition/situation and then in turn became to a good condition/situation. There are many ways to receive salvation. For example in material things: salvation from hunger, salvation from accident & sickness. In Spiritual things, there are also many ways to receive salvation: 1) 1) 1Cor. 9:21-22- salvation to those who have no knowledge, continue to Rom. 10:3, 2) Eph. 2:8&9- salvation through faith. this kind of salvation is that our sins was saved. Ref. verses: Mat. 9:2 & Acts 10:43. This kind of faith is not a guarantee to enter into heaven. 3) James 1:21-22 - salvation of our soul. This is a guarantee to enter into heaven. If your soul is pure, perfect, holy & blameless. 4) Rom. 5:9 - salvation from the wrath of God, because this world will suffer various destruction. There are verses to support salvation of our Soul is individual/own works and not by faith where are many believers was deceived. Ref. verses: Acts 2:40, Philip. 2:12. 1Tim. 4:16 & James 1:21-22. Our God will judge to our works whether good or bad. Our God will not judge to our faith to Him. But God judge us is based in HIS words. Supporting verses: 2Cor. 5:10, Ecclesias. 12:14 & John 12:48."

This scripture speaks volumes to me and lets me know that I am no longer a Gentile but a Heir of Christ, friend, servant, overcomer and all that encompasses the grace & mercy of GOD! I am FREE to live life with excellence and to its fullest!!!

This verse in modern day seems to me to be directed at a person who used to spend time watching television or on a computer doing bad things. This person now walks with Jesus and realizes the Prince of the waves is Satans way to lead his people. I personally believe the computer is the mark of the beast.

it tells me that I am a new creature!

The blood of Jesus spilt at his death for our redemption and reconciliation to God ended the commandments contained in the ordinances that were carnal; by his death and obeying his commandments which are spiritual we are now able to partake in his grace and receive the promises and mercy which was once only for the Jews