If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior then you have been called aboard a battleship not a cruise ship. In this final reading in the Book of Ephesians Paul reminds us we are in a fight of cosmic dimensions. Don't give up. Don't forget you are on the front lines of a spiritual battle. … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 6
Ephesians Chapter 5
Today's reading moves us into the last section of Ephesians. The first section, chapter 1, described the blessings of the church. Chapters 2 through 4 explained those blessings. These final chapters guide us into living out those blessings. The key principle in the christian life is to imitate God. We are to look to God … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 5
Ephesians Chapter 4
While it is important to know the truth about the blessings we have in the church, it is equally important to live those blessings. Today we find the Spirit urging the church to live a life worthy of the glorious gospel we have received and believed. May we all, through the indwelling Spirit, live in … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 4
Ephesians Chapter 3
Today we read Ephesians Chapter 3 and learn that the church is a cosmic witness of the power of God. The church is a unique cosmic witness. It was not revealed at all in the Old Testament. To use Paul's language, it was a mystery. Now, in the church age the mystery has been revealed. … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 3
Ephesians Chapter 2
The themes in this chapter are grace, works, unity. We are saved by grace, to do the works God has stored up for us, and we are united with Christ and one another. As you worship with your church family this weekend resolve to be a force for unity in your marriage, in your family, … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 2
Ephesians Chapter 1
We are on to our next book today! The Book of Ephesians is all about blessings: Knowing what they are (Chapters 1-2); Understanding them (Chapters 3-4); and Living them out (Chapters 5-6). Let's all jump into this book looking for the blessings we have as members of the body of Christ. Click HERE to get … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 1