Not Adopted, Real Children Placed as Sons
having marked off our bounds to the placement of sons (υἱοθεσία) through Jesus Christ unto Himself according to the good pleasure of His desirous will – Ephesians 1:5.
Did you know that the Greek words for “adoption” never occur in Scripture? “ἄμφανσις”, which means, “adoption” and “ἐκποίητος”, which is “to give in adoption” are not used in Scripture because we are not adopted into God’s family; rather, we become legitimate children of God.
Beloved now we are the children (born ones) of God… 1 John 3:2. His seed has been placed into us (1 John 3:9) and we are now born again, not from a corruptible seed (1 Peter 1:23).
In Ephesians 1:5, Paul is not writing about adoption, but about son placement. This is a concept in the Roman culture concerning when a child is no longer under governors and tutors (Galatians 4:1). When the father determines the child is trained properly, the child would be placed as a son, into a place of privilege where the child (inarticulate babbler) is no longer under governors and tutors (Galatians 4:2). When it comes to humans and God, those who are inarticulate babblers are under law, but those who are sons live out from faith.
When I was an inarticulate babbler (child), I spoke as an inarticulate babbler (child), I framed the mind as an inarticulate babbler (child), I reasoned as an inarticulate babbler (child). When I became a man, I rendered ineffective the things of the inarticulate babbler (child), 1 Corinthians 13:11.
As children (born ones) of God, let us walk in the light (Ephesians 5:8). As sons, let us exercise our senses to know what is proper and what is wrong in our conduct (Hebrews 5:14) and live out from faith (Galatians 3:11). Not living by law, which is not out from faith (Galatians 3:12); rather, by taking God at His Word and loving Him by keeping His commandment to love other Christians (John 13:34), while no longer being inarticulate babblers that are tossed around and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of men in craftiness towards the scheming of deceit (Ephesians 4:12), but luminaries in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation (Philippians 2:15).
2 Corinthians Compassions and Encouragement
The Father of Compassions, 2 Corinthians 1:3
God is the Father (the source) of Compassions and Encouragement, 2 Corinthians 1:3
Well Spoken of
He speaks well of us concerning spiritual things in the heavens, Ephesians 1:3
According to His great mercy we are born again, 1 Peter 1:3
He is the One who is well spoke of into the ages, Romans 1:25
Compassions – Having pity; Sympathetic sorrow for someone suffering or in distress
It is by the compassion (pity) of God that we are able to present our bodies as living sacrifices to Him, Romans 12:1
As the chosen of God we are to put on compassion (pity), Colossians 3:12
Our Pity needs to be Based upon the Pity God Shows Us
Those who broke the Mosaic Law were shown no pity, Hebrews 10:28
Not permitting Sin Among the Saints
That is not love, 1 Corinthians 5:1-2
Removing those who continue to sin from among the saints, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7
Showing Grace to Those who Turn from Sin, 2 Corinthians 2:6-7
Encouragement – to comfort, encourage, exhort
It is a Gift from the Holy Spirit for the Church, Romans 12:8
Not out from error or uncleanness or deceit, 1 Thessalonians 2:3
Exhorting is important alongside teaching, 1 Timothy 4:13
Discipline from the Lord is for our Encouragement, Hebrews 12:5
There are times when we need to bear with a word of exhortation, Hebrews 13:22
God Encourages Us in Our Tribulation, 2 Corinthians 1:4
Tribulation – a time of distress or suffering from oppression or persecution. To be put under pressure.
Works out patience, Romans 5:3-5
Tribulations in this life cannot separate us from Christ, Romans 8:34-35
It was out of Tribulation and Anguish of Heart that Paul wrote the first Letter to the Corinthians Saints because of Their Carnality, 2 Corinthians 2:4
The Comfort that Comes from the Faith of Others in the Midst of Tribulation, 1 Thessalonians 1:6
The Sufferings of the Christ abound unto Us, 2 Corinthians 1:5
Sufferings have to do what that which we are passionate about
While we were in the flesh, sinful passions were working out in our members, Romans 7:5
Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, Galatians 5:24
Knowing the Fellowship of the sufferings of Christ, Philippians 3:10
Through the suffering of death, Christ became the Author of our Salvation, Hebrews 2:9-10
The suffering we face from Satan, 1 Peter 1:9
We suffer because we are willing to go through persecution, distress, and tribulation because of our passion for truth
Those who suffer have stopped sinning, 1 Peter 4:1
We suffer together as one body, 1 Corinthians 12:26
Suffering for the Sake of Righteousness is the Only Way, 1 Peter 3:14
We are not to be ones who suffer because of unrighteousness, 1 Peter 3:17
Christ left us an example, suffering for us, 1 Peter 2:21
Conclusion
God is the source for all compassion and encouragement
Compassion is showing pity towards others
Encouragement involves comforting and exhorting
Encouragement is a Gift from the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church
Our encouragement of others should never be to support error, uncleanness, or done in deceit
God encourages us in our tribulation so that we can encourage others
Tribulation is a time of distress or suffering from oppression or persecution in which we are put under pressure
We are encouraged by the faith of others in our times of tribulation
The Suffering of the Christ
Suffering because of what we are passionate for
Ceasing from Sin
Christ left us an example
The Death and Resurrection of Christ
The Crucifixion of Christ – Wednesday Afternoon, Luke 23:33
The Reason for the Cross, John 12:32
Part of the Father’s Will, Philippians 2:8
A Result of the Father’s Single Act of Love to the Inhabited World, John 3:16
Two Deaths on the Cross
Prophecy Concerning His Deaths, Isaiah 53:9
Spiritual Death
Three Hours of Darkness Upon the Earth, Luke 23:44
Payment for the Trespass of Adam, Romans 5:17
His Physical death
He Breathed His Last, Luke 23:46
Required for sin, Hebrews 9:22
Payment for the Sin of Adam, Romans 5:12
The Tearing of the Veil, Mark 15:37-38
The High Sabbath Preparations, John 19:31
Three days and Three Nights in The Grave
The Prophecy of His Time in the Grave, Matthew 12:39-40
His Soul Will not be Left in Sheol, Psalms 16:10
His Body Will not be Allowed to Corrupt, Acts 2:31
Four Days before Corruption, John 11:38-39
The Day after the Crucifixion (The High Sabbath) – Thursday
Placing Guards at His Tomb, Matthew 27:62-64
The Sabbaths of The Feast of Unleavened Bread, Leviticus 23:4
The Passover Begins, Leviticus 23:5
The Feast of Unleavened Bread Begins, Leviticus 23:6
The High Sabbath, Leviticus 23:7
Two Sabbaths
Death of Christ on Wednesday Afternoon (The Day of Preparation)
The High Sabbath (First Day of Unleavened Bread) on Thursday
Workday on Friday (Preparation for the weekly sabbath)
The Seventh Day Sabbath on Saturday
The Resurrection of Christ on the First Day of the Week
A Normal Work Day for the Jews, Luke 23:56
Preparation for the Seventh Day Sabbath – Work is allowed Until Sunset
The Third Day After the Crucifixion – Saturday
The Seventh Day Rest, Luke 23:56
Christ’s Body is Laid in the Tomb on Wednesday in Preparation for the High Sabbath
The High Sabbath is a Day of Rest – The Leaders of Israel Break the High Sabbath in Asking Pilate for Guards
They prepare spices and perfumes on Friday, after the High Sabbath
They Honor the Seventh Day Sabbath on Saturday
Resurrection Day – Sunday
The First Day of the Week Luke 24:1-3
The Resurrection of Christ Luke 24:5-6
Three Days Since the Death of Christ Luke 24:21
Sentenced on Tuesday Night to be Put to Death by the Jewish Leaders
Turned over the Pilate on Wednesday to be crucified
Crucified on Wednesday Afternoon
Buried on Wednesday Before the Setting of the Sun
In the Grave for Three Days and Three Nights
Raised from the Grave on the First Day of the Week Before the Sunrise
Salvation By Taking God At His Word
The Message of the Gospel for Salvation, 1 Corinthians 15:1-5
Christ Died for our sins According to the Scriptures, Isaiah 53:11; Hebrews 9:28
Christ was raised from the dead on the third day According to the Scriptures, Luke 24:5-6
Salvation is by Grace Through Faith, Ephesians 2:8
Grace is God’s attitude whereby He gives a benefit without consideration of Merit.
Faith is Taking God at His Word, Hebrews 11:1
The Witnesses of His Resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:5-8
The Betrayal of the Messiah
The Messiah’s Entry to Jerusalem
The Promise of the King, Zechariah 9:9
Two Disciples are sent to fulfill this prophecy, Matthew 21:2-4
Israel Did Not Understand Who Jesus Was, Matthew 21:6; Luke 19:40-44
The Promised Messiah
He will come from the seed of David, 2 Samuel 7:8-16
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, Micah 5:2
All the nations will be given to Him as an inheritance, Psalm 2:2-8
The Messiah would be cut off for a time, Isaiah 53:1-12
Seventy weeks are determined because of Israel’s transgression, Daniel 9:24-26
To finish the transgression
To seal up sin
To cover perversity (the sin nature)
The Messiah is cut off in the 69th week
The sins of the people will be laid upon Him, Isaiah 53:4-5
The Betrayal of the Messiah – Tuesday Night
The Passover Dinner is Prepared and Eaten, Luke 22:7-8
The Betrayal of Christ, Luke 22:47-48
Jesus Reveals Who Will Betray Him, Luke 22:21 ; John 13:26
Satan was Involved in the Betrayal of Christ, Luke 22:3
His attempts to Thwart Jesus failed
Those demon possessed where healed, Matthew 8:16
He Sought to Cause Jesus to Fail by Temptation, Mark 1:13
In the Garden
The agony of Jesus, Luke 22:44
The acknowledgment and willingness to do the Father’s will, Luke 22:42; John 18:11
The trail before the Sanhedrin, John 18:12-24
Jesus is brought before Annas first, John 18:13
Annas was not the High Priest now
Annas questions Jesus about His teachings, John 18:19
Jesus’ response, John 18:20-23
He sent Jesus bound to Caiaphas the current the High Priest, John 18:24
The Trial – Wednesday Morning, Luke 22:66-71
This is the Day of Preparation for the Passover, John 19:14
The Trial Before the High Priest, Mark 14:55-56
The entire council was assembled, Luke 22:66
Jesus clearly states that He is God, Luke 22:67 – 70
They Understood Jesus’ Claim, Luke 22:71
The trial before Pilate, Luke 23:1-25
False accusations, Luke 23:1-5
Jesus is sent to Herod, but refuses to answer his questions, Luke 23:8-12
Pilate finds no guilt, John 18:38
Pilate sought to free Jesus, John 18:39
The rejection of the King – Before Pilate, Luke 23:23-25
Colossians: Walking in Wisdom
Opening a Door to Speak the Mystery of the Christ, Colossians 4:2-6
Continuing in Worship, Colossians 4:2
Keeping it close at hand
The Apostles devoted to worship and the ministry of the word, Acts 6:4
Have a boat ready, Mark 3:9
Worship is giving God credit for What He has Done, Revelation 4:10-11
We Should be Doing this Constantly, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Worshiping With Thanksgiving
Having an Attitude of Gratitude
In All Things We Are to be Grateful, 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Concerning all, 1 Timothy 2:1
The Opening of a Door for the Word, Colossians 4:3
Speaking the Mystery of the Christ
The New Creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17
God Took of the Two and Made One, Ephesians 2:15
It was Hidden, but is Now Revealed, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8
Paul is in Bonds because of the Word of the Christ
Worshiping in Thanksgiving that Paul will be Able to Speak as it is Necessary, Colossians 4:4
Walk in Wisdom, Colossians 4:5
How We Conduct Ourselves with Those Outside of the Church
Wisdom is a Proper Use of Knowledge
If We Lack Wisdom, Ask and God will Provide It, James 1:5
Applying what we Know
What is God’s desirous will for me
How do I glorify (express a proper opinion of) God in this situation
Not a Worldly Wisdom, 1 Corinthians 3:19
Do Good to All, Galatians 6:10
Not Unequally Yoked, 2 Corinthians 6:14
We are Holy, 2 Peter 3:10-11
Not allowing Their Lifestyle to Influence Ours, Ephesians 2:2
Redeeming the Time
We May Not Have Another Opportunity
Preaching in Season and Out, 2 Timothy 4:2
Not forcing the Situation, but Being Ready, 1 Peter 3:15-16
Know How it is Necessary to Answer Everyone, Colossians 4:6
Speaking with Grace
An attitude whereby we give a benefit without consideration of merit
Controlling the Tongue Comes with Maturity, James 3:6
Speaking only that which is edifying, Ephesians 4:29
That Does Not Mean Nothing Negative – Constructive Criticism can be beneficial
Speaking the Truth in Love, Ephesians 4:15
Greetings, Colossians 4:7-18
Tychicus and Onesimus, Colossians 4:7-9
Aristarchus and Mark, Colossians 4:10
The Restoration of Mark
He was with Paul and Barnabas, but left them, Acts 12:25
He was their under rower – One tasked with dealing with the logistical details of the journey, Acts 13:5
He abandoned them, Acts 13:13
Caused a division between Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15:37-38
Paul is now recommending Him, Colossians 4:10
There are times when we mess up
As we continue to grow
Being Gracious towards others and Ourselves, Ephesians 4:32; 2 Corinthians 2:7; Colossians 3:13
The Only Ones Out From the Circumcision Still With Paul, Colossians 4:11
Epaphras, Colossians 4:12
The Zeal they have for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis, Colossians 4:13
Luke and Demas, Colossians 4:14
The Letter to Laodicea, Colossians 4:15-16
Not all that Paul Wrote is Scripture
It is not a lost epistle
It was not preserved because it was not Scripture
Encouragement to Acrhippus, Colossians 4:17
Remember Paul’s Bonds, Colossians 4:18
Revelation: The Rise of the False Prophet
The Rise of the Second Beast, Revelation 13:11-13
It has the appearance likened to a sheep
One from Among the Jews
He speaks as a dragon
Deception in his words, Revelation 12:9
Deception from the truth, 2 Corinthians 11:3
Makes Those Dwelling Upon the Earth To Worship the Beast, Revelation 13:12
It does all the authority of the first beast
It performs these acts in the presence of the first beast
It makes all the ones dwelling upon the earth to worship the first beast
This is an Old Testament Concept of Worship which is to bow the face down to the ground (prostrate).
The Worshiping of the first beast will start in the middle of the tribulation period – after it has been healed from its mortal wound.
It does signs, Revelation 13:13
The signs will be performed in the first half to deceive the Jews
Fire from the first heaven (sky), which is lightning
The Creating of an Image, Revelation 13:14-15
Deceiving Those who Dwell Upon the Earth, Revelation 13:14
This is those who are earth dwellers, Revelation 3:10
They reject the truth and follow the beast, Revelation 11:10
Centralized Around Jerusalem
The second beast is given a spirit to cause the image to speak, Revelation 13:15
Speaking is focusing on words, not content. The image can speak for itself
The Image made all who would not worship it to be put to death
The Mark of the Beast, Revelation 13:16-18
The Image Makes All the Ones Dwelling Upon the Earth to Take a Mark, Revelation 13:16
This is a Visible Mark – Engraved, inscription, or branded upon something
A Mark formed by Humans, Acts 17:29
This will not be a hidden mark
Must be on the hand or forehead
The Timing of the Mark
In the Great Tribulation
Does not exist before the Tribulation or During the First Half of the Tribulation
The Beast must Die and be Resuscitated before the Mark is Demanded
The Mark is Required to Buy or Sell, Revelation 13:17
From Every Social Status, Humans are Required to Get the Mark
They will not be able to participate in the commerce of the beast without it – …It is not forced, the mark is given to them – in order that they should give to them a mark
It is the mark of the first beast’s name, Revelation 14:11
It is not the number 666
The Wisdom of the Mark, Revelation 13:18
Wisdom requires applying knowledge correctly
It is the mark of a human
Its number works out to be 666 – it is the number of a human
They will mark themselves with the name of the first beast