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God’s Determination

“That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him.” (Ephesians 1:10)

I do not think there is a single statement or verse in the Book of God that declares a more vast, all-encompassing subject than Ephesians 1:10. It opens to us the very heart of God and declares that the whole of his intention, design, purpose, and determination in eternal predestination is to glorify his dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ in all things. Here God the Holy Ghost shows us how, from all eternity, the mind of Jehovah has been occupied with this solitary grand concern — The glorification of his Son in all things. All things were decreed for him. All things center in him. The dispensation of all events and the fulness of times are pursuing this one point of termination — The glory of Christ. Like the countless rays of light converging to one center, all things shall, at last, meet in him.

      Notice the emphasis given by the Spirit of God, “even in him.” With that added emphasis, the Lord God, our heavenly Father seems to be saying, “Now listen children. This is very important. You need to know this and remember it. “In the dispensation of the fulness of times I will gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him.”

      The whole object and purpose of God in all his works of creation, providence, judgment, and grace is stated fully and clearly in this one statement of divine Revelation. — God will “in the dispensation of the fulness of times, gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him.” Everything that God has done, is doing, and shall hereafter do is moving toward the accomplishment of this one great end. “That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him.”

 

 

 

Don Fortner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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