1. What is the spiritual state of the Church at Ephesus? The Ephesians were built up saints, who understood foundational doctrine. So, Paul writes an epistle to progress them further in eternal things to stand confident. Ephesians 1 reminds this Church of the abundance of things God has provided ‘in Christ.’ Paul’s prays in Ephesians... 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 →
Faith is something unseen, invisible to human eyes: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1) So, sometimes what we believe can feel allusive, especially during difficulties. Our view of God can be limited by what we know, but also what we trust in the depth... Continue Reading →
Most saints don’t understand how the doctrines actually work with sufferings for our benefit. They’re specifically designed to be ‘for us’ in this dispensation: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Difficult situations are humbling... Continue Reading →
A card game has similar aspects to our faith walk and can help us think about choices. Will we decide to be a player? In the game of life, sometimes we sit it out because of fear, setting aside all the wonderful resources God has provided and what He desires for us. Saints may resist... Continue Reading →
““And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;” I Thesssalonians 4:11 In this society and time, saints seem to have the tendency to stay in a state of busyness. This is a focus on the issues of this life,... Continue Reading →
Our spiritual walk as a believer is affected by our free will choices in circumstances and where we are in our understanding of Romans 6-8’s Sanctification Process. This section is foundational instruction for saints on how to consistently walk after the grace doctrines laid forth in Paul’s epistles to attain holiness. Romans 6-8 is a different... 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 →
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