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Framed For Good Works! by Oyinprince(m): 7:34am On Jul 29, 2014 |
Framed for Good Works! One of the Hallmarks of the new testament as enacted by the blood of Jesus is the New Creation. Unfortunately, it's also one of the misunderstood. Often, we tend to define ourselves according to what we do. In trying to reconcile our immediate experiences with the realities of God's Word, religion has spewed forth terminologies like, 'Sinners saved by Grace'. That's an underestimation of the Work of Christ. God's Word reveals to us God's plans for mankind in Christ Jesus in Ephesians 2:10, 'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.' This is a most exhilarating scripture especially when you study it in the original language. My emphasis is on the word, 'created'. The word 'created' comes from the Greek Word, 'Ktizo'. This is an interesting word! It means to, 'fabricate, manufacture, FRAME'. there are two major words that are translated 'create' in New testament Greek. The first is 'Ginomai' and the other is 'Ktizo'. Ginomai refers to creation in the light of 'a coming into being at a point in history'. On the other hand, 'Ktizo' refers to a 'making, a manufacturing, a fabricating'. This is Creation in the light of purpose. In this creation, there is a kitting of everything necessary to fulfill the purpose of why that thing is being created. God says, 'We are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus, unto Good works..'. I am inspired! This means I am a New Creation kitted, fitted and framed to produce good works. This reminds me of Titus 2:14, 'Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.' Wonderful! We are no longer depraved sinners, but New Creations zealous for good works. Someone is thinking, 'If this is really true, why isn't this my experience? This is simple! You just didn't know! Knowledge is transportational! When you know the truth, you will be MADE free! You are God's righteousness! Fellowship with the Spirit, come before the mirror of God; his Word! When you do, your immediate experiences will be a reflection of the realities of God's Word! # Pleroma https://m./247886871909935?view=permalink&id=774222719276345&refid=18&_ft_&__tn__=%2As |
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