Grasping the heights of Ephesians 5 and 6 presents to us all the divine institutions of God. Paul emphasizes the importance of divine institutions and that each would be filled with the Spirit in us. These include the church, marriage, family, labor, and government. Each institution echoes eternal truths. Yet, Ephesians chapter 6 unlocks a... Continue Reading →
The carnal believer, walks as a man and wastes time on fleeting vanity, but the spiritual man, walks as a son of God and redeems it with the wisdom of Christ. One squanders earthly resources for no gain, while the other, endued with divine wisdom, invests in eternity. The difference - one spends the other... Continue Reading →
In our walk, understanding how to walk worthy in Christ is vital. Ephesians 5, where we're instructed to "walk circumspectly," offers rich insights worth our attentive meditation. In a world brimming with spiritual snares and moral traps, walking circumspectly becomes more than just a command—it becomes a way of life aligned with our divine calling.... Continue Reading →
As I continue to explore the believers walk from Ephesians 5 my understanding is heightened to God's profound call to believers to live with intentionality and spiritual awareness. Much can be considered in Ephesians 5:8-14, but in v10-15 Paul provides a framework for understanding how believers should navigate their relationship with the Lord and in turn the... Continue Reading →
In the scriptures, we often encounter the profound contrast between light and darkness. From Genesis "in the beginning" and "let there be light" to Revelation and "a new heaven and new earth" with the "new Jerusalem" where "there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the... Continue Reading →
In our studies of God's Word, we often grapple with the tension between our positional identity in Christ and our practical, day-to-day walk. As believers, it is evident, we are called to a higher standard - one that reflects the new man as children of God. But what does this look like in practice? The... Continue Reading →
The epistle to the Ephesians offers a deep and rich understanding of what it means to live as a follower of Christ. As we step into Ephesians 5:1-2, we are met with a call that encapsulates the essence of Christian living: "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as... Continue Reading →
As I have personally delved into the incarnation this year, as I have decided to do each year at this time, I am particularly struck with the willingness of Christ to come to earth in fashion as a man. This is highlighted in a text that isn't typically referred to during this season. The text... Continue Reading →
Grace and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ (both three days ago and today) God Purpose for His Institution of Government It is clear from the holy scriptures that God instituted government as a means. Through this means, God would be all in all. This happens through the exaltation of His... Continue Reading →
Christometry (from Ancient Greek (christos) "Christ", and (metron) "measure") is a branch of theology concerned with the relationships between the breadth, and length, and depth, and height of the love of Christ. At school, my daughter has been introduced to "trigonometry". Of course, when I learned of this I immediately began to rack my brain... Continue Reading →
Reading through Matthew's gospel I am struck by the misunderstanding or lack of understanding Christ's own apostles had concerning Him and His kingdom. I dare not say this with a measure of bravado, as if I would have known better. I read and study His Word today and I do not understand many things. Yet,... Continue Reading →
(Repost) I expect everyone is preparing for their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Maybe this year, you will try a new dish or two. I am sure Thanksgiving is different for everyone, but for most, it is a time to reflect upon what we are thankful for. As I have taken some time to think about what... Continue Reading →
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”{Ephesians 2:19} The moniker “the household of God” denotes family and government. In time past Gentiles were strangers and foreigners to God’s household. In time past God’s household was manifest with the nation of Israel. Now... Continue Reading →
The administrations of the Lord are manifold. Christ created them. Christ not only created the heaven and earth, but He created governmental authority in each dominion. God’s eternal purpose is for all authorities in both places to be gathered together in one – in Christ Jesus. God’s eternal purpose is grand and glorious. His works... Continue Reading →
One. We know it most commonly as the first number of all numbers. It is the first whole number of which when other ones are added you get two, three, etc. Yet, there are other ways to understand one. One can denote singularity instead of duplicity. Instead of two or more of something there is... Continue Reading →
The idea of resurrection is fantastical. A concept of myth and legends. Resurrection stands in contrast to that which we commonly and naturally experience and see. Death governs our life. It produces fear, marks decisions, and encourages us to lay hold on this life – this life before death. Yet, resurrection although may be legend... Continue Reading →
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7s9Njcs2UndKiHpNLFiuPH?si=6-tYxOhpRpiLvdKVZKaIBw Good works are a “peculiar” thing (Tit. 2:14). By “good works” I mean that which God describes them as. This world may foolishly describe their works as good, but “is that true?” In order, for the world to lay claim to their works being good, such must be rooted in truth. For we must... Continue Reading →
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cWSn3q5ZDNwJhySNHIbu4?si=4zO_W5MRR9C0QTvZtLWzog And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and... Continue Reading →
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the... Continue Reading →
Hope is fickle and vain when it is temporary. Therefore, all that the natural man could categorize under the umbrella of his hope is ostentatious. The natural man glories in the carnal as if it is eternal. Thus, the natural man is ignorantly gaudy. For some they look forward to carnal things by not... Continue Reading →
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