Aubra

Hello, I live in northern Louisiana and attend Grace Episcopal Church. This study is part of my Lenten studies. My husband and I will be doing this together. Also, several of our Ultreya reunion group will be participating. We are all looking forward to this study of the Resurection.

Hi Sally, If you need any help with your online business math course, I will be happy to help you. Aubra

The idea of "predestination" is scary as it gives the preception that we have no control over our lives. However, we know that God has given us "free will" so that we do have control over our choices in life. It is comforting to know that God predestined us to be with Him. But we have the choice to choose to be with Him or not. Paul spoke of predestination to reassure the Gentiles that God had always known that they would be included in His Church. Paul wanted the Ephesians (and the other churches) to know that they were loved by God.

To be "in Christ" -- incorproated into Christ means to me to be in the body of Christ. It means that I am in Christ and He is in me. This means that I should live my life as Christ-like as I humanly can. This means that if I fail and repent of the failing, I still remain in Christ. I strive to follow His ways and I know I fail daily. However, I know that daily He forgives me and keeps me in Him.

Hello, I live near Jonesboro, Louisiana which is about 35 miles southeast of Ruston and 40 miles southwest of Monroe. We live way out in the country. I am a retired college mathematics professor. No children. I am looking forward to this study. I attended a seminar on Ephesians in March 2005 and have wanted to have a follow up study on this book of the Bible.