2nd Cor.5:14] For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: [15] And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 1st Peter 4:2] That he... Continue Reading →
Let us describe the method for a woman to function consistently as who she is in Christ, negotiating life’s challenges, adjusting, and living resurrection life to live Ephesians. Basically, it is knowing, dwelling, and imple-menting the sanctification process of Romans 6-8 to be holy unto God and acceptable. Then we are to walk by faith... Continue Reading →
One night, I purchased an e-book called Faith Forward CEO’s put out by the Barna Research Group, which was about how faith influences leadership styles of Christian executives. I thought, “That might make for an engaging topic for a podcast.” Some of the points were interesting. “Faith forward CEOs” tend to prioritize vision (80%), culture... Continue Reading →
How does it help us to keep our focus on the blessings we have, such as those listed in Ephesians 1: 1-14? If we continually exalt and ‘mind’ the problems or calamities around us, we will become overwhelmed, but also anxious, irritable, lose hope, and take our eyes off the answer… the Lord Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading →
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Ephesians 4:26) Ephesians 4:26 is a surprising verse, isn’t it? He actually says to “Be ye angry!” I’m pretty sure most of us don’t need to be told to be angry. A lot of us are pretty good at it,... Continue Reading →
Phil.3:7] But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. [8] Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win... Continue Reading →
Dear ladies, we have been fully equipped, yet it often feels like we are lost in a jungle of high weeds, dangers, and sometimes grievous obstacles all around. Our spiritual armor is our protection; it is specific teaching from the Father to be built in our soul. It is to be our guide. Phil. 3:16:... Continue Reading →
2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 2Co 5:15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Oftentimes, when the word... Continue Reading →
“This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given... Continue Reading →
As we read through Ephesians, we gain a clearer sense of the eternal realm, our heavenly calling or vocation, who we serve, and who we are in Christ. “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.” (Eph. 4:1) We do not belong to... Continue Reading →
“This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given... Continue Reading →
Rom.12:21] Be not overcome of evil, but overcome Bevil with good.Rom.12:9] Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is goodOne of the definitions for the word “overcome” is: To conquer; to vanquish; to subdue;as, to overcome enemies in battle. And this definition goes after the samemeaning in Romans... Continue Reading →
Walk into any bookstore, Christian or secular, and you are bound to find hundreds of titles dealing with the topic of marriage. Whatever your difficulty in marriage, you are bound to find the perfect solution to it in one of the books. This type of reasoning is the very reason there is so much marital strife in the world... Continue Reading →
How would you define a “spiritual babe” according to Paul’s epistles? Herein are 6 Characteristics of Spiritual Babes! PTL! 1. Spiritual Infancy Is Doctrinal Immaturity. In Ephesians 4:14, a spiritual babe is a believer who lacks doctrinal stability and discernment leaving them vulnerable to confusion and deception. Paul describes such a person as being “children,... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! Ever studied UFOs in the Bible? Before the latest bombings in Iran, there was a public hubbub about UFOs & the possibility of extraterrestrial life — including comments from Presidents Obama and Trump. Obama said in a podcast interview that aliens are likely real, although they’ve not made contact with Earth. Trump publicly... Continue Reading →
Do you think God called you into the ministry? Herein are 7 reasons why that's not true: 1) The only calling today is the gospel. Consider 2 Thess. 2:14, “Whereunto he called you by our gospel…” Paul explicitly states how God calls people in this dispensation of grace – through the gospel, by the preaching... Continue Reading →
“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” (Eph 4:7) Let’s try to exegete this passage expression-by-expression. “But unto every one of us.” I’d say this is a contrast to the “seven ones” that preceded it. We shift from one body, one Spirit, one hope,... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 4:12 outlines God’s three objectives as our calling in the Body of Christ: 1) “For the perfecting of the saints, 2) for the work of the ministry, 3) for the edifying of the body of Christ.” A study tool is being used to assist us to realize these goals. Each phrase begins with the... Continue Reading →
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” (Eph. 4:1) Here’s a monumental point to be made about this verse: A worthy walk is fundamentally one that embodies the values found in the Gospel that called you to salvation. Paul's arguing that the... Continue Reading →
“…that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God” (Eph. 3:19) I’d suggest the perfect cross-reference and the perfect example of being filled with all the fulness of God is Christ Himself in Col. 2:9 - “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Does this mean that all of... Continue Reading →
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