Fashioned my days?

[kross]

Psalm139:16

From Thomas Scott Commentary( the rest of the commentaries I read concur, but this was the easiest for me to understand)

When the matter out of which I was made was without form, it was visible to thee how every muscle,vein, and artery with all the rest of my body, should be wrought out of the pattern of them which was in thy mind: And accordingly, in time, when there was not so much as one of them, they were all fashioned for the several uses to which they were designed, and not the smallest of them omitted or left imperfect.

This is my understanding of Eph.2:10

That God created man

The good thing which Christ Jesus did for us was created by God.

God has created all good works as places for us to go to and do His work.

This would go well with the language in the KJV, to a point. The NKJV interprets the verse as referring to days and life time as opposed to body parts.

Because the body parts are " fashioned for several uses to which they were designed " I take this as meaning we use our body parts in our life to perform works, hopefully to God's service. I also see this as telling me that our bodies are so perfectly made as to be able to perform any task that we should meet in life.

NKJV, Eph.2:10, For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

The commentary is in reference to Psalm139:16. I don't understand how my understanding of Eph.2:10 is in conflict with the NKJV wording.

I was referring to the commentary.

I look at Eph 2:10 to say that GOD made us to be what we are, HE made us for good works in JESUS, these good works are something GOD established before hand that we would walk in them. (always mindful that the "US" are those who are saved)

[kross]

If someone believes in God, does that mean they are Chosen?

I was very much against bringing this conversation into this thread. Now that the other thread is closed. You can do it if you want. Or start a new thread. Or find an old thread with the same theme.

[dcampsart]

I have noticed that there are a number of different doctrins and beliefs here in the forums. This has been very helpful to me.

I am wondering what the participants believe this verse means;

Psalm 139:16 "And in your book they all were written. The days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.

Me, being the ultra soveriegnty of GOD kind of guy, tend to believe this scripture indicates that my days were "fashioned" by GOD before there were any. which sort of walks with Eph 2:10 "For we are HIS workmanship, created in CHRIST JESUS for good works, which GOD prepared before hand that we should walk in them.

I am wondering what sayeth thou of this writing?

I see where you placed emphasis on GOD and CHRIST. Are you focusing on our days being fashioned by him for the doing of good works? Could you elaborate a little?

[EricH]

I have noticed that there are a number of different doctrins and beliefs here in the forums. This has been very helpful to me.

I am wondering what the participants believe this verse means;

Psalm 139:16 "And in your book they all were written. The days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.

Me, being the ultra soveriegnty of GOD kind of guy, tend to believe this scripture indicates that my days were "fashioned" by GOD before there were any. which sort of walks with Eph 2:10 "For we are HIS workmanship, created in CHRIST JESUS for good works, which GOD prepared before hand that we should walk in them.

I am wondering what sayeth thou of this writing?

It speaks of God being all knowing. He knows the details of our lives. He has known them for eternity

[sheya joie]

You could also bring Jeremiah into this:

Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

[kross]

I have noticed that there are a number of different doctrins and beliefs here in the forums. This has been very helpful to me.

I am wondering what the participants believe this verse means;

Psalm 139:16 "And in your book they all were written. The days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.

Me, being the ultra soveriegnty of GOD kind of guy, tend to believe this scripture indicates that my days were "fashioned" by GOD before there were any. which sort of walks with Eph 2:10 "For we are HIS workmanship, created in CHRIST JESUS for good works, which GOD prepared before hand that we should walk in them.

I am wondering what sayeth thou of this writing?

I see where you placed emphasis on GOD and CHRIST. Are you focusing on our days being fashioned by him for the doing of good works? Could you elaborate a little?

I always do that. I alway treat the names and titles of GOD in this way. The question is open enough for you to tell me where you put the emphasis of this scripture.

[Rick-Parker]

Isn't it just amazing how may different interpretations there are the scriptures? Do you think that the Holy Spirit meant it to be this way or is it the Church that has us so divided in interpretations? We are pretty much all over the map.

[kross]

Isn't it just amazing how may different interpretations there are the scriptures? Do you think that the Holy Spirit meant it to be this way or is it the Church that has us so divided in interpretations? We are pretty much all over the map.

I believe it is all part of the plan/ big picture plan.

[dcampsart]

Isn't it just amazing how may different interpretations there are the scriptures? Do you think that the Holy Spirit meant it to be this way or is it the Church that has us so divided in interpretations? We are pretty much all over the map.

I believe it is all part of the plan/ big picture plan.

That's why I like the verses below. God surely doesn't care for our biting on one another in disagreement but surely he finds joy in our constant consideration and discussion of Him and His word!

16 Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another,

And the LORD listened and heard them;

So a book of remembrance was written before Him

For those who fear the LORD

And who meditate on His name.

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Edited January 27, 2009 by dcampsart