In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will–to the praise of his glorious grace… (Ephesians 1:6). His glorious grace I love the sound of those words, and … Continue reading
In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will (Ephesians 1:5). Such a huge little phrase Guess what? God didn’t choose you grudgingly. God didn’t say to himself, … Continue reading
In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ…(Ephesians 1:4-5). I tend to make things up as I go along. I muddle along, reactive instead of proactive, trying and often failing to MacGyver my way … Continue reading
For he (God) chose us in him (Jesus) before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). You are the chosen one. Well, maybe not the chosen one, but certainly a chosen one. … Continue reading
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Think you aren’t strong enough? Think you aren’t smart enough? Think you … Continue reading
Ephesians, anyone? Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:2). Have you ever considered the relationship between the words grace and peace? Paul always puts them together. Look through his letters and … Continue reading
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the council of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers (Psalm 1:1). Who do you listen to? For my grammar Nazi friends: … Continue reading
Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love (Ephesians 6:23-24). Aaaaaaaand it’s over. We come to the end of … Continue reading
Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should (Ephesians 6:20). Well, that’s interesting. Paul, Super Preacher Man, was sometimes afraid when it came to sharing the gospel. I mean, he must have been–otherwise, why would he specifically ask … Continue reading
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains (Ephesians 6:20). Ambassadors are special. … Continue reading