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Ephesians 4

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by 37818, Mar 4, 2023.

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  1. 37818

    37818 Well-Known Member

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    Ephesians 4:4-6, ". . . There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. . . ."

    ". . . There is one body, . . ." Romans 12:4.

    ". . . one Spirit, . . ." 1 Corinthians 12:13.

    ". . . ye are called in one hope of your calling; . . ." Titus 1:2.

    " . . . One Lord, . . ." 1 Corinthians 8:6.

    ". . . one faith, . . ." Jude 1:3.

    ". . . one baptism, . . ." Matthew 28:19.

    ". . . One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. . . ." John 17:3.
     
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    Yet another thread where the point, if any, is to be inferred by the reader.

    To what is "one body" referring? The spiritual body of Christ, made up of all born anew believers.

    To what is "one Spirit" referring? The Spirit of Christ as "head" of the spiritual body of Christ! The second person of the Trinity!

    To what is "the one hope of your calling' referring? Unity and peace with our God.

    To whom is "one Lord" referring? Christ, our Lord and Savior, the Second Person of the Trinity.

    To what is "one faith" referring? There is only one fidelity to Christ, any deviation is not of one faith.

    To which "baptism" (water or spiritual) is "one baptism" referring? Spiritual baptism into Christ performed by the Holy Spirit acting as Christ's agent. Thus the baptism of Christ.

    Obviously the "one God and Father" of us all is referring to God the Father, the first person of the trinity. When we are immersed into Christ's spiritual body we undergo the washing of regeneration and are then sealed in Christ with the Holy Spirit. Thus we are in Christ and Christ and the Father and the Holy Spirit are in us!
     
    #2 Van, Mar 5, 2023
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