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 →
“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 →
Immediately after the instruction to “walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,” Paul relays ‘how’ it is to be done. “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” (Eph. 4:7) Many may wonder what this “grace” is exactly. It is to be our... Continue Reading →
Paul uses the word hope more than any other writer in the so-called “New Testament.” I thought this would be a great opportunity to put together a panoramic overview of the Pauline doctrine of hope. So here is a list of seven major points Paul makes about hope. 1 - Hope saves us. Paul said... Continue Reading →
Acts 26:21] For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. [22] Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: 23] That Christ should... 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 →
We find in Eph. 4:4-6 what is famously called the “Sevenfold Unity of the Spirit.” This is a list of seven ways in which God already established unity for all of us believers. There is One Body. One Spirit. One hope. One Lord. One faith. One baptism. One God and Father. One of the major... Continue Reading →
I can’t resist sharing this interesting tidbit. When I was prepping for my Last Supper message, I encountered a theory I hadn’t heard before – some scholars believe the “Last Supper” took place in John Mark’s house. I thought, “Really? Where would you even begin to make that case?" It was interesting. First, we know... 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 →
Happy New Year, you glorious MAD BAD saints! I, my wife, and everyone from our church in Orlando send big joy, loud cheers, and a whole lot of grace your way for the new year! I took a two week hiatus and rested some. While I was gone, I did a Christmas sermon like every... Continue Reading →
Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of 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 →
Rom 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Rom 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Rom 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee... Continue Reading →
Recently, our brother, Pastor Sadler, who is the President of the Berean Bible Society, published an article called Who Returns with Christ at His Second Coming? He writes, “Scripture makes clear that angels also return with Christ (Matt. 25:31; 2 Thes. 1:7). However, members of the Church, the Body of Christ, are not of the... Continue Reading →
I’m going to begin with a shocking claim. 1 John is – shocking - a Hebrew epistle written to the twelve tribes scattered abroad (Gal. 2:9). This is not our mail. This was not written to the Body of Christ, although there are many timeless principles here, especially all the verses about the love of... Continue Reading →
Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of 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 →
Saints are quickened (made alive) to be a new creature, uniquely designed (II Cor. 5:17) “unto good works.” Prior to this, we were dead in sin, with a dead spirit, and separated from God. The sad destiny of unbelievers is the Great White Throne Judgment to exist eternally in this fiery lake: “And I saw... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! 3 different musings today. Grace & Bass As many of you know, Laurie and I have been diving head-first into the world of AI-assisted music to create new grace-filled songs. And listen—I totally get the reservations. Nothing will ever replace real musicians with real talent, and we’d never pretend otherwise. They deserve preference... Continue Reading →
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