Ephesians 1:11-12 - In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Ephesians 3:10-11 - His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Application:
· Christ is the center of God's plan.
· Have I been predestined to be conformed to the likeness of Christ?
· Christ will ultimately assume headship over the universe.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Predestined
Ephesians 1:4-6,11-12 - For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves…In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
Romans 8:13-14,29 - For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God…For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Colossians 1:19-20 - For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Application:
· Christ is the center of God's plan!
· Have I been foreknown, predestined and conformed to the likeness of Christ?
· Am I a child of God? Am I being led by God's Spirit?
· Christ has God's attributes and powers and is fully God!
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Romans 8:13-14,29 - For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God…For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Colossians 1:19-20 - For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Application:
· Christ is the center of God's plan!
· Have I been foreknown, predestined and conformed to the likeness of Christ?
· Am I a child of God? Am I being led by God's Spirit?
· Christ has God's attributes and powers and is fully God!
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
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