12/27/2023 0 Comments Jw library bible![]() ( Joh 1:12, 13 1Jo 3:1) However, they must prove faithful during their life on earth before they can fully realize their privilege of being raised to heavenly life to be joint heirs with Christ. ( Eph 1:5) From the time he anoints them with his spirit, he acknowledges them as his children. (See study note on Abba in this verse.) Jehovah decides whom he wants to adopt as sons. ( Ro 8:14-17 Ga 4:1-7) Paul emphasizes the change in relationship by saying that such adopted ones cry out: “Abba, Father!” It was unthinkable for a slave to use this intimate expression toward his master. ![]() But thanks to Jesus’ ransom sacrifice, Jehovah can free them from slavery to sin and adopt them as his sons, making them joint heirs with Christ. All descendants of the imperfect Adam were slaves to sin, so they could not be considered sons of God. Paul uses the concept of adoption to describe the new status of those called and chosen by God. The Roman Emperor Augustus was named as the adopted son of Julius Caesar. Some masters were known to free slaves in order to adopt them legally. Most often the adoptees were, not young children, but youths or young adults. The concept of “adoption” was known in the Greek and Roman world. More than five centuries before Christ’s followers were given this designation, God revealed that people called “the holy ones of the Supreme One” would share in Christ’s Kingdom rulership.- Da 7:13, 14, 18, 27.Īdoption as sons: Lit., “a placing as son” (Greek, hui ( 1Pe 1:15, 16 Le 20:7, 26) The term “holy ones” applies to all those who are brought into union and joint heirship with Christ. Peter says that they “must be holy” because God is holy. Therefore, the Bible provides no basis for an individual or an organization to declare people to be “holy ones”-or “saints,” as some Bible translations render this expression. He ascribes this condition of holiness to them right from the start of their sanctified course on earth rather than after their death. ![]() ( Heb 10:29 13:20) They are thereby sanctified, cleansed, and constituted “holy ones” by God. Holy ones: The Christian Greek Scriptures frequently refer to spiritual brothers of Christ in the congregations as “holy ones.” ( Ac 9:13 26:10 Ro 12:13 2Co 1:1 13:13) This term applies to those who are brought into a relationship with God through the new covenant by “the blood of an everlasting covenant,” the shed blood of Jesus. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul several times mentions that the anointed Christians are “in union with” Christ Jesus, which highlights Christ’s important role in bringing about unity.-See, for example, Eph 1:4, 11 2:13, 21. In union with: Lit., “in.” This expression indicates close association, harmony, and unity. B13, and Media Gallery, “ The Theater and Surroundings in Ephesus.” Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia.-See Glossary, App. Also, Ephesus is the only city mentioned here in any of the manuscripts of this letter.Įphesus: In Bible times, this city was a wealthy and important religious and commercial center on the W coast of Asia Minor, opposite the island of Samos. ( Col 4:16) However, no manuscripts contain the words “to Laodicea.” Also, early Greek manuscripts that omit “in Ephesus” in this verse all entitle this letter “To the Ephesians.” Moreover, early writers accepted it as the letter to the Ephesians. Some who do not view the words as part of the original text have suggested that Paul sent this letter to Laodicea. In Ephesus: These words are found in authoritative ancient manuscripts and in ancient translations, though they do not appear in all ancient Greek manuscripts.
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