Eph. 1-11-12 (v.11) In whom also we were designated as an inheritance, having been predestinated according to the purpose of the One who works all things according to the counsel of His will, (v.12) That we would be the praise of His glory who have first hoped in Christ. (v.11) Or, have obtained an inheritance. The Greek verb means to choose or assign by lot. Hence, this clause literally means that in Christ we were designated as a chosen inheritance. We were designated as an inheritance to inherit God as our inheritance. On the one hand, we have become Gods inheritance (v.18) for Gods enjoyment; on the other hand, we inherit God as our inheritance (v.14) for our enjoyment. ....Gods will is His intention; Gods counsel is His consideration of the way to accomplish His will, or intention. (v.12) So much will be worked out by Gods abounding grace for and in the believers, the sons of God, who are the center of Gods work in the universe, that all the angels and positive things in the universe will praise God and appreciate Gods expression (glory). This will take place mainly in the millennium and ultimately in the new heaven and new earth. ....Or, before. We, the New Testament believers, are those who have first hoped in Christ, that is, in this age. The Jews will have their hope in Christ in the next age. We have hoped in Christ before He comes back to set up His Messianic kingdom. Blessings to you all, In the Name of Jesus.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:28:49 +0000