Ephesians 1-2 Analysis

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God is the creator of man’s mind and as a result man thinks rationally, rather than by sheer instinct like an animal. Man’s mind, or intellect, confers upon him the ability to think reason and remember. Above all this man’s mind is still limited.

“But, as the Tanakh says, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard and no one’s heart has imagined all the things that God has prepared for those who love him.’ – 1 Corinthians 2:9

Even the greatest minds in the world have no comprehension of what greatness God has for his redeemed. Man’s heart, or emotion, enables him to feel, unlike a robot or machine, the human experience. His will, or volition, enables him to make decisions and choices that have moral consequences. Hence the ability to make choices,
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- Hebrews 10:10

Men can reason, man can choose and man can create. These abilities are a reflection of God’s intellect and freedom, however human intellect is limited. The greatest minds in the world have never been able to grasp the magnitude of the Gospel’s truth.

But, as the Tanakh says, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard and no one’s heart has imagined all the things that God has prepared for those who love him.” - Corinthians 2:9

Animals function by instinct, and they react. People “think.” The mind that lies behind the creation is reflected, albeit in very small measure, in our ability for understanding and rational thought. We are able to acknowledge the flow of time and understand our place in it. Likewise, we can ponder the meaning of our existence, the significance of our actions and the prospects of our

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