1. As a wife and Mom, how can I pray for my family? Pauline prayer teaches us that when we earnestly pray for any dear one, God will NOT zap the problems away, nor will He send money to lighten someone’s load. Oh, but in our heart we all so want this to be how... Continue Reading →
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” (Eph. 6:10) This is NOT saying that YOU dear sisters are to try hard to be strong. In the past I have thought this verse was encouraging me to ‘hang in there’ through difficulties or just ‘hold it together’ until... 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 →
On Wednesday evenings, we’ve been covering the Gospels in Chronological Order and we’re now examining the things the Lord says to the disciples after they leave the Upper Room and walk down that dark road toward the Garden of Gethsemane. He tells them how He’s the true vine and they must abide in Him. He... Continue Reading →
1. Is God really with me as I go through difficult situations? “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Rom. 8:14) Absolutely! Romans 6-8 teaches us the process of how Christ the Word by the Spirit dwells in us. To access His power and wisdom,... Continue Reading →
Submission is defined as yielding or being in subjection to a superior, authority, or another person’s will; to comply, surrender, or humble oneself unto another. The most powerful example of submission is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. (Take a brief pause here to read Philippians 2:5-8) Though fully God, Christ chose in love to humble... 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 →
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides general admonitions and warnings to each of us as members of the Body of Christ. Interestingly, the last direction given in this section is to be humble in relationships: “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” (vs 21) Verses 1-21 were built upon Paul’s prior instruction, where we were... Continue Reading →
The Body of Christ is given an admonition in Ephesians 5:17-20, which enables each of us in the roles we have as women to live God’s will and walk in love. (vs.1-2) Instructions are found in Ephesians 5:14-17 teaching us to a) Wake up, b) Attain the light Christ has to offer, c) Walk circumspectly... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides general admonitions and warnings to us on how to walk out (apply) sound doctrine given so far in Romans-Ephesians 4. What would it look like? We would be “followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love.” (Eph. 5:1) This section is a mix of instructions and warnings. Let us take... Continue Reading →
What have we learned so far in Ephesians 4? “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,”(vs17) Paul goes on to say they are alienated, ignorant, and blind in heart. (Eph. 4:18) This is NOT what we’ve learned. Instead,... Continue Reading →
Many can tend to dismiss Romans 7 being unto the Body, to be doctrine to Israel. Why? Romans 7:1 says, “Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law.) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?” Below see why Romans 7 is highly important... Continue Reading →
How can I deal with anxiety and worry as a wife and Mom? Self-care is important in these roles as women, as we affect so much being centerstage in the home. Some verses that can help as we dwell on them, thinking how they relate: Confidence: In Romans 8:31-39, we see that God has provided... 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 →
The end of Ephesians 3:16,19 teaches saints to be equipped and “strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” God’s mighty eternal power and wisdom enable us “To know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” To mature in Christ’s love, it’s... Continue Reading →
1. What does Scripture teach about women working outside the home? Generally, we are not given instructions about all situations or problems we encounter, as was Israel under the law. Paul provides general guidelines to guide us. At times, Paul gives his judgment on marriage using general principles he learned, which becomes the Word. (I... Continue Reading →
1. How do we ‘put on’ and ‘put off’ things in our walk as believers?A simple example: A saint who has been walking after the flesh can ‘put off’ the flesh by ‘putting on’ God’s way of thinking, to manifest Christ. The mind is renewed and transformed with godliness by thinking on wisdom. This sound... Continue Reading →
Rightly dividing saints often understand the basics of grace doctrines. However, toprogress in the walk of faith, do we know the outworking of them in life situations? Forexample, when an old friend or your 21-year-old daughter engages in ungodlybehaviors, how do you apply verses in grace? “But now I have written unto you not tokeep... Continue Reading →
What is an idol? It is anything on which we set excessive attachment, usurping God andHis Word. This is the exaltation or elevation of something in our minds and hearts in thehighest position, taking one’s time, thoughts, and affections. There is “One God andFather of all, who is above all, and through all, and in... Continue Reading →
Could you clarify Titus 2:4… how to love my husband and children? The term love has two aspects. One is to have godly care, devotion, and affection and the other is charity, which is love in action. “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly... Continue Reading →
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