Redeeming the Time: In an Age of Ignorance

The theme of our convention speeches is expressed in the words of the apostle Paul: Redeeming the time. We should note briefly the use of the concept time in this epistle to the Ephesians by the apostle. In the first chapter of this letter the apostle speaks of eternity in contrast to time. This contrast is foundational and of extreme importance for the understanding of this epistle. Paul speaks of the believers predestination, of his election, according to Gods good pleasure and that this act...