Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
From the Foundation
The Bible tells us that from the foundation of the world Jesus chose us (Eph 1:4), prepared a kingdom for us (Mat. 25:34), He was foreordained (1 Pet. 1:20), and that He was slain (Rev. 13:8).
Since this all was decided from the foundation of the world, there should of course be some evidence of this not only from the New Testament, but also from the Old. Numbers tells us that when Balaam saw Israel camp according to its tribes, the Spirit of God came upon him and he blessed Israel (Num. 24). What is it that he saw in the camp? Let's look at Number chapter 2. God specifically told Moses how they were to set up camp. So what Balaam saw, was a cross. No, I don't think that Balaam really understood what this would come to mean, but the Holy Spirit did.
The truth of what Jesus did is even revealed in our very DNA. Have you ever heard of laminins? I received an email once about these. Not one to just believe something I read in an email, I looked in to it. "Laminin is a protein that is part of the extracellular matrix in humans and animals. The extracellular matrix (ECM) lies outside of cells and provides support and attachment for cells inside organs (along with many other functions). Laminin has “arms” that associate with other laminin molecules to form sheets and bind to cells. Laminin and other ECM proteins essentially “glue” the cells (such as those lining the stomach and intestines) to a foundation of connective tissue. This keeps the cells in place and allows them to function properly."
(Click on quote to see link.) So it is evident that God has revealed His plan from the very beginning!
Since this all was decided from the foundation of the world, there should of course be some evidence of this not only from the New Testament, but also from the Old. Numbers tells us that when Balaam saw Israel camp according to its tribes, the Spirit of God came upon him and he blessed Israel (Num. 24). What is it that he saw in the camp? Let's look at Number chapter 2. God specifically told Moses how they were to set up camp. So what Balaam saw, was a cross. No, I don't think that Balaam really understood what this would come to mean, but the Holy Spirit did.
The truth of what Jesus did is even revealed in our very DNA. Have you ever heard of laminins? I received an email once about these. Not one to just believe something I read in an email, I looked in to it. "Laminin is a protein that is part of the extracellular matrix in humans and animals. The extracellular matrix (ECM) lies outside of cells and provides support and attachment for cells inside organs (along with many other functions). Laminin has “arms” that associate with other laminin molecules to form sheets and bind to cells. Laminin and other ECM proteins essentially “glue” the cells (such as those lining the stomach and intestines) to a foundation of connective tissue. This keeps the cells in place and allows them to function properly."
(Click on quote to see link.) So it is evident that God has revealed His plan from the very beginning!
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