EPHESIANS: In the Beloved
A theme central to the book of Ephesians, and indeed to all of Paul’s teaching, is that we should know that we are “in Christ.” These words, “in Christ” or “in Him” reverberate through this epistle 19 times.
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EPHESIANS: Newness and Acceptance
Acceptance by God can come about in only on way. We must be holy as our Father in heaven is holy.
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EPHESIANS: In Love
Remember that I mentioned that verses 3-14 are a single sentence in Greek? The next two words in our text bring that into the forefront. They are “in love.”
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EPHESIANS: Chosen to be Blameless
He chose that all who would agree to be reconciled, would be forgiven of their sins and wickedness and placed into relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ.
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EPHESIANS: Bushels of Blessings
The Kingdom of God is within us. We carry in our being the heavenly realm.
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EPHESIANS: Threefold Praise and Blessings
Ephesians 1:3-14 are all contained within a single very lengthy sentence in the Greek. Notably, there are three sections we might observe. Each section ends with praise for God and each highlights a different Person of the Trinity.
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EPHESIANS: Grace and Peace
I find it difficult to read the word “saint” without commenting on the Greek behind it. (Okay, I find it hard not to comment on the Greek much of the time.) But “saint” translates a Greek word that I think we would all benefit from committing to memory.
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EPHESIANS: Introduction
As is Paul’s way, he presents us first with the doctrinal truth upon which his practical instructions rest. First he tells us what God has done for us and who He has made us. Only when this has been established does he instruct, admonish or command.
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To Let or Not to Let
To Let or Not to Let I recently posted a short piece on the idea that we should “let” the Lord do His thing in us. To read that, click on this link: Let it Happen — E3 with Larry Eiss One reader pointed out that the word “let” can often seem like something requiring…
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What Scripture is Written to Us?
Scripture Written to Us Technically none of scripture was written directly to us. In the New Testament, most of the books indicate the direct audience in their introduction. Audiences include the 12 tribes dispersed around the world, the saints in Ephesus, young pastor Timothy, and so on. But we read this: “All Scripture is inspired…
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The Word of God
The Word of God God’s word is everything God has said about us, about sin, and about Himself. Jesus Christ is both the message and the messenger of God. For example: He said that we were dead in our sins and unrighteousness. Ephesians 2:1 “And you were dead in your offenses and sins” (NASB 2020)…
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Bible Reading
Here’s one of the more useful things I’ve learned.
