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Tag Archives: Ephesians 2
Grace Series: Salvation, The Gift of God (Grace through Faith)
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves” (Ephesians 2:8a). The word “for” (gar) points backwards. The gentiles, before salvation, were dead in trespasses and sins [Ephesians 2:1 (“you” refers to the gentiles. See … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Grace, Plan of salvation, pride, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged before ordained, christian walk, created for good works, david lipscomb, Ephesians 2, faith, foreordain, gift of God, Grace, is faith the gift of God? Ephesians 2, is salvation 50/50?, isaac watts, it is a gift of God, meritorious works, not of works lest any should boast, ordained works, prepared works, roy deaver, salvation, salvation is the gift of God, song when I survey the wondrous cross, that not of yourselves, that=salvation, the basis of salvation, the source of salvation, types of works, wayne jackson
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The Mystery
The word “mystery” appears, in some form, 27 times in the KJV New Testament. Some might wonder, if the Bible is a “mystery” can anyone understand it? I believe this misses how this word is commonly used in the New Testament. … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Plan of salvation, Word Study
Tagged 1 Timothy 3, church. jews, Colossians 1, Ephesians 1, Ephesians 2, Ephesians 3, Ephesians 5, gentiles, God in flesh, mystery, Romans 16
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You Have Heard… But I Say
These words are used six times by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Two verses are helpful in interpreting these words. (1) Matthew 5:20, “For I say to you, unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and … Continue reading
Posted in sermon on mount, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged adultery, adultery in heart, bless and do not curse, but I say unto you, causes her to commit adultery, certificate of divorce, destroy or fulfill law, divorce, Ephesians 2, eye for eye, fool, fornication, hate enemy, lex talionis, love enemies, love neighbor, lust in heart, Matthew 5, murder, oath taking, pray for enemies, raca, revenge, scribes and pharisees, sexual immorality, swear falsely, tooth for tooth, turn other cheek, you have heard it was said
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Predestination
The word “predestination” (foreordination ASV) appears in some form eight times, in reference to God’s dealings with man (Acts 4:27-28; Romans 8: 29; 8:30-9:23; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:5; 1:11; 2:10). At times, the word is connected with other words, … Continue reading
