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Atonement
[nave] ATONEMENT For tabernacle and furniture, Lev. 16:15-20, 33. In consecration of the Levites, Num. 8:21. For those defiled by the dead, Num. 6:11. Made for houses, Lev. 14:53. For sin, see below. By meat offerings, Lev. 5:...
God
[nave] GOD. List of Sub-Topics Miscellany; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Access to; Compassion of; Creator; Creator of Mankind; Eternity of; Faithfulness of; Fatherhood of; Favor of; Foreknowledge of; Glory of; Goodness of...
Righteous
[nave] RIGHTEOUS. Index of Sub-Topics Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics; Contrasted with the Wicked; Described; Promises to, Expressed or Implied. Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics Compared with: The sun, Judg. 5:31; Matt. 13:43; sta...
Salvation
[nave] SALVATION (Scriptures relating directly and remotely to a topic of the nature of this one, are difficult to separate accurately into sub-topics without giving space beyond reasonable limits. The plan of salvation, begun and ...
SONS OF GOD (NEW TESTAMENT)
[isbe] SONS OF GOD (NEW TESTAMENT) - 1. New Testament Terms: Two Greek words are translated "son," teknon, huios, both words indicating sonship by parentage, the former indicating that the sonship has taken place by physical descen...
MERCY; MERCIFUL
[isbe] MERCY; MERCIFUL - mur'-si, mur'-si-fool (checedh, racham, chanan; eleos, eleeo, oiktirmos): "Mercy" is a distinctive Bible word characterizing God as revealed to men. In the Old Testament it is most often the translation of ...
GOD, 3
[isbe] GOD, 3 - III. The Idea of God in the New Testament. 1. Dependence on the Old Testament: The whole of the New Testament presupposes and rests upon the Old Testament. Jesus Christ and His disciples inherited the idea of God re...
GREAT; GREATNESS
[isbe] GREAT; GREATNESS - grat, grat'-nes: "Great" occurs very often in Scripture. The chief words so translated are gadhol, rabh; megas, polus. (1) In the Old Testament many other terms are employed: (a) gadhol is used to express ...
LOVE
[isbe] LOVE - luv ('ahebh, 'ahabhah, noun; phileo, agapao, verb; agape, noun): Love to both God and man is fundamental to true religion, whether as expressed in the Old Testament or the New Testament. Jesus Himself declared that al...
Ephesians, Epistle to
[ebd] was written by Paul at Rome about the same time as that to the Colossians, which in many points it resembles. Contents of. The Epistle to the Colossians is mainly polemical, designed to refute certain theosophic errors that ...

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From Death to Life

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'Ku Diberi Belas Kasihan [KJ.39] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Ajaib Benar Anugerah [KJ.40] ( Amazing Grace ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Di Luar Tembok Negeri [KJ.176] ( There Is a Green Hill Far Away ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Golgota, Tempat Tuhanku Disalib [KJ.177] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Jika padaku Ditanyakan [KJ.432] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Mungkinkah Aku pun Serta [KJ.31a]

Mungkinkah Aku pun Serta [KJ.31b]

Penebusku Disalib [KJ.175] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Pujian Malam Kunyanyikan [KJ.326] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Eph 2:4] The Lord Is Rich And Merciful Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Questions

Does nature in Psalm 51:5 refer to the practice of sin, not a sinful nature?
First, let me set forth a basic theological issue that is very important to the implications of the various views people have of sin as they relate to its cure. We might ask, what difference does it make what position is take...
What about the studies that have proven homosexuality is genetic?
The Scripture, which is God-breathed and accurate, gives us God's declaration concerning the issue of homosexuality. It clearly states that homosexuality is sinful and contrary to man's basic nature. Since we hold the authori...

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Biblical Resources; Riches; Ephesians 2

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Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

II. COUPLETS EXPRESSING WISDOM 10:1--22:16

Chapters 1-9, as we have seen, contain discourses that Solomon evidently wrote urging his sons to choose the way of wisdom for their lives.92At 10:1 we begin the part of the book that sets forth what the wise way is in a vari...
An illustration of Israel's restoration 37:1-14

This well-known apocalyptic vision of the valley of dry bones pictures the manner in which Yahweh would restore His people.473This may be the best known section of the Book of Ezekiel."Few other passages have suffered more fr...
1. The selection of 12 disciples 6:12-16 (cf. Mark 3:13-19)

Luke prefaced Jesus' teaching of His followers with an introduction of His most important disciples."It is clear that for Luke an important stage in the founding of the church is to be seen here, the choice of those from amon...
The younger son 15:11-24

15:11-12 The man in the story had two sons, a younger and an older one (v. 25). Therefore the younger son's inheritance would normally have been one-third of his father's estate since the older son would have received a doubl...
2. Philip's ministry to the Ethiopian eunuch 8:26-40

Luke recorded this incident to show the method and direction of the church's expansion to God-fearing Gentiles who were attracted to Judaism at this time. This man had visited Jerusalem to worship, was studying the Old Testam...
Message 3

The Book of Ephesians enables us to view God's creation from an alpine altitude. When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high mountain peak because the book gives us that kind of perspective on what God has...
Outline

I. Salutation 1:1-2II. The Christian's calling 1:3-3:21A. Individual calling 1:3-2:101. The purpose: glory 1:3-142. The means: knowledge 1:15-233. The motive: grace 2:1-10B. Corporate calling 2:11-3:191. Present unity 2:11-22...
I. SALUTATION 1:1-2

In most of his epistles Paul began by setting forth foundational truth and then concluded by applying that truth to the lives of his readers. This pattern is very obvious in Ephesians where the first three chapters deal with ...
3. The motive: grace 2:1-10

Paul concluded his revelation of the Christian's individual calling in Christ (1:3-2:10). He began this section of the epistle by explaining the purpose of our calling (i.e., the glory of God, 1:3-14). He then expounded the m...
Once dead to God 2:1-3

These verses are really preliminary to Paul's main point. They describe the Christian's condition as an unbeliever before God justified him or her. In the Greek text verses 1-7 are one sentence. The subject of this sentence i...
Now alive in God 2:4-10

The wrath of God on the unbeliever (v. 3) contrasts with the grace of God on the believer (vv. 5, 7, 8). God's grace toward some unbelievers gives them life (vv. 4-5), raises them up (v. 6), and seats them in heavenly realms ...
The reality of Gentile believers' union with Jewish believers 2:11-13

2:11 In view of what God has done for us in changing us, we Gentile believers need to remember certain things. Paul used "flesh"here in the literal sense (i.e., the body) rather than in one of its metaphorical sense (i.e., th...
The consequences of Gentile believers' union with Jewish believers 2:19-22

2:19 Because of this union Gentile believers are no longer strangers (foreigners) and aliens respecting Israel. They are fellow citizens with Jewish believers in the church, God's new household (1 Tim. 3:15). Christians are a...
III. THE CHRISTIAN'S CONDUCT 4:1--6:20

Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. 1-3).
The basis of unity 4:1-6

4:1 "Therefore"or "then"refers to what Paul had said in chapters 1-3. To walk worthily or in balance means to harmonize one's conduct with his or her calling. Calling here refers to God's calling to live in unity as Jews and ...
The duty of husbands 5:25-33

5:25 In the Greco-Roman world in which Paul lived, people recognized that wives had responsibilities to their husbands but not vice versa.137Paul summarized the wife's duty as submission and the husband's duty as love. The wo...
B. Spiritual warfare 6:10-20

That this section is distinct from the five that precede it is evident from two facts. Paul introduced it differently, and the emphasis in it is on God's resources. Earlier Paul urged the strengthening and growth of the body ...
Bibliography

Abbot, T. K. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and to the Colossians. International Critical Commentary series. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1897.Aldrich, Roy L. "The Gift of God."Biblioth...
1. The hope of our salvation 1:3-5

1:3 Peter called his readers to bless (praise) God for giving us a living hope. This undying hope rests on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because He lives, we shall live. Our new birth gave us this resurrected life of Chri...

Expositions Of Holy Scripture (Maclaren)

The Resurrection Of Dead Souls

God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ.' Eph. 2:4-5.SCRIPTURE paints man as he is, in darker tints, and man as he may become...
The Riches Of Grace'

That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.'--Eph. 2:7.ONE very striking characteristic of this epistle is its frequent reference to God's purposes, and wha...

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1. 'Ku diberi belas kasihan, walau tak layak hatiku; tadi 'ku angkuh, kini heran: Tuhan, besarlah rahmatMu! Kidung imanku bergema: rahmatMu sungguh mulia, Kidung imanku bergema: rahmatMu sungguh mulia!	Mzm 32:1 Mzm 130:3-4 Ef 2:4-9
2. Walau 'ku patut dihukumkan, Kaulah penuh anugerah: darah PutraMu dicurahkan membasuh dosa dan cela. Di manakah selamatku? Hanyalah dalam rahmatMu, Di manakah selamatku? Hanyalah dalam rahmatMu.	Ibr 9:11-14 1 Yoh 1:7
3. Ini tetap pengakuanku, jikalau orang ingin tahu: hanya berkat pengasihanMu rukunlah aku dan Engkau. 'Ku merendahkan diriku dan kuagungkan rahmatMu, 'ku merendahkan diriku dan kuagungkan rahmatMu.
4. Jangan seseorang pun di dunia merampas harta hatiku: dasar percaya yang 'ku punya dan alas doa yang teguh; hidup dan mati 'ku tent'ram: rahmatMu, Tuhan, kugenggam, hidup dan mati 'ku tent'ram: rahmatMu, Tuhan, kugenggam!	Rm 14:8
5. Ya Tuhan, jangan ambil rahmat yang Kauberi kepadaku, kar'na dengannya aku s'lamat sampai ke dalam rumahMu: di sana kumuliakanlah rahmatMu s'lama-lamanya, di sana kumuliakan rahmatMu s'lama-lamanya!	Mzm 23:6
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1. Ajaib benar anugerah pembaru hidupku! 'Ku hilang, buta, bercela; olehnya 'ku sembuh.	Ef 2:4-9 Mat 11:5 Yoh 9:25 Why 3:17
2. Ketika insaf, 'ku cemas, sekarang 'ku lega! Syukur, bebanku t'lah lepas berkat anugerah!	Yoh 16:8 Mat 11:28
3. Di jurang yang penuh jerat terancam jiwaku; anug'rah kupegang erat dan aman pulangku.	Mzm 23:4 Mzm 116:3-9
4. Kudapat janji yang teguh, kuharap sabdaNya dan Tuhanlah perisaiku tetap selamanya.	Rm 4:20-21 Ibr 6:11-12 Ibr 10:22-23
5. Kendati nanti ragaku terkubur dan lenyap, padanya aku berteduh bahagia tetap.	Mzm 73:26
6. Meski selaksa tahun lenyap di sorga mulia, rasanya baru sekejap memuji namaNya!
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1. Di luar tembok negeri, di bukit Golgota, tergantung Yesus disalib demi manusia.	Mrk 15:22-24 Ibr 13:12
2. Betapa agung kasihNya! 'Ku patut menyembah. Dengan percaya dan teguh 'ku ikut jalanNya.
3. Betapa nista dan pedih sengsara Tuhanku, Namun 'ku yakin, matiNya demi selamatku.	Ef 2:1-10
4. Betapa agung kasihNya! 'Ku patut menyembah. Dengan percaya dan teguh 'ku ikut jalanNya.
5. Percikan darah mulia menghapus dosaku, sehingga rumah BapaNya terbuka bagiku.	Ibr 9:11-14 Ibr 12:24 Luk 15:20
6. Betapa agung kasihNya! 'Ku patut menyembah. Dengan percaya dan teguh 'ku ikut jalanNya.
7. Hanyalah Yesus Penebus, tiada gantiNya, yang dapat menghantarkanku ke sorga yang baka.
8. Betapa agung kasihNya! 'Ku patut menyembah. Dengan percaya dan teguh 'ku ikut jalanNya.
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1. Golgota, tempat Tuhanku disalib dan dicela, agar dunia damai pula dengan Allah, Khaliknya. Dari sanalah mengalir sungai kasih kurnia Bagi orang berdosa, yang memandang Golgota.	Mrk 15:22-24 2 Kor 5:18-19 1 Yoh 2:2 Yeh 47:1-12
2. O samud'ra kasih Allah: bagi isis dunia diberiNya Putra Tunggal, agar kita s'lamatlah! Yesus, Jalan, Kebenaran, Sumber Hidup yang baka, t'lah berkurban bagi kita pada salib Golgota.	Yoh 3:16 Yoh 14:6
3. Mari kita muliakan cinta kasih Penebus: dosa kita Dia hapus dengan darah yang kudus. Ia taat sampai mati pada salib Golgota. Kita hidup oleh Dia: Puji Tuhan s'lamanya!	Ibr 9:11-14 Flp 2:8 Ef 2:1-10 1 Ptr 2:22-24
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1. Jika padaku ditanyakan apa akan kub'ritakan pada dunia yang penuh penderitaan, 'kan kusampaikan kabar baik pada orang-orang miskin, pembebasan bagi orang yang ditawan; yang buta dapat penglihatan, yang tertindas dibebaskan; sungguh tahun rahmat sudah tiba. K'rajaan Allah penuh kurnia itu berita bagi isi dunia.	Mat 5:14-16 Yes 61:1-2 Luk 4:17-19
2. Jika padaku ditanyakan apa akan kusampaikan pada dunia yang penuh dengan cobaan, aku bersaksi dengan kata, tapi juga dengan karya menyampaikan kasih Allah yang sejati. T'lah tersedia bagi kita pengampunan dan anug'rah, kes'lamatan dalam Kristus, PuteraNya. K'rajaan Allah penuh kurnia itu berita bagi isi dunia.	Kis 4:32-35 Kol 3:17 2 Tes 2:17 Tit 2:7 Yak 1:22-25 Yak 2:14-17 Ef 2:4-10
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1. Mungkinkah aku pun serta tertolong oleh darahNya? Akulah pangkal siksaNya, yang menyebabkan matiNya. Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku! Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku!	Rm 7:24-25 Mrk 15:15 Flp 2:6-8
2. Para malak sekalipun tiada dapat mengerti apa sebabnya Yang Kudus menanggung siksa yang keji. KasihNyalah alasannya menanggung dosa dunia.	1 Ptr 1:12 1 Yoh 4:9-10
3. DitinggalkanNya takhtaNya dan masuk kedunia yang cemar; ditinggalkanNya kuasaNya, terdorong kasih yang besar dan aku pun tertolonglah terpilih jadi milikNya.	Ef 2:4-5 Yes 43:1 Rm 14:8
4. Jiwaku lama menjerit, dipasung dosa yang seram. SuryaMu bagiku terbit; penjaraku pun benderang. Terbukalah pasunganku ; 'ku bangkit dan mengikutMu.	Rm 6:12-23 Rm 7:13-26 Yes 42:7
5. Di dalam Yesus Penebus hukuman dosa hilanglah. Kudapat hidup yang kudus, jubahku kebenaranNya; 'ku mendekat ke takhtaMu hendak terima tajukku.	Yes 53:5 Why 7:14 1 Ptr 5:4

1. Penebusku disalib dalam nista dan sengsara. Putra Allah, hilangkah kuasaMu dan kemuliaanMu?	Yes 53:3-7 Mrk 15:22-26
2. Penebusku disalib menghapuskan hukumanku, agar aku diberi anugerah, hidup oleh matiNya.	Rm 5:6-10 2 Tim 1:10 1 Ptr 2:22-24
3. Penebusku disalib. Biar aku pun setia bagi Dia! Oleh kematianNya aku dibangkitkanNya.	Ef 2:1-10
4. Penebusku disalib. Apa pantas 'ku mengaduh disusahku? Dibandingkan salibNya, pikulanku ringanlah.
5. Penebusku disalib. Hidup-matiku, ya Tuhan, kuserahkan: dalam suka-dukaku 'ku tetap bersamaMu!	Rm 14:8
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1. Pujian malam kunyanyikan; syukur, ya Tuhan, padaMu. Meskipun sinar surya hilang, Engkau tetap cahayaku. Tiada sayang ibu-bapak yang menandingi sayangMu: Tak putus 'ku Kau pelihara, Kau Sumber rahmat bagiku.	Mat 7:11
2. Dengan setia Kau menjaga, mengasuh dan membimbingku. Engkau sertaku tiap saat, pun dalam susah dan keluh. Sekarang tiba malam hari; tubuhku melepas lelah. Telah Kautolong dari pagi: syukurku, Tuhan t'rimalah!	Mzm 121
3. Anug'rah yang Engkau berikan tak beralaskan jasaku: jikalau dosaku Kauingat 'ku layak t'rima murkaMu. Syukur, di dalam darah Kristus pengampunanMu Tertera dan oleh pendamaian itu Kaubuat hatiku lega.	Mzm 130:3 Rm 3:23-25 Ef 2:3-10
4. Ya Tuhan, malam ini juga padaMu aku berserah. Semoga 'ku bernyanyi pula ketika fajar merekah. Dan bila Kau memanggil aku selagi aku terlelap, Kiranya di depan takhtaMu sejahteraMu kukecap.	Mzm 5:4 Mzm 59:17 Mzm 92:3
5. Kutahu siapa 'ku percaya, baik siang atau malam pun: Kau Gunung Batu kes'lamatan, landasan pengharapanku! Sesudah hariku berakhir dan aku tamat berlelah, 'kan Kusyukuri hari-hari yang t'lah kaub'ri di dunia.	2 Kor 1:20-22 2 Tim 1:12 Mzm 62:3, 7 Mzm 95:1
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