Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession…(Ephesians 1:14). It won’t be forever. It might feel like forever … Continue reading
Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance…(Ephesians 1:13-14). I love that God understands us. He knows that we get a little twitchy when we have to … Continue reading
Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal… (Ephesians 1:13). The Lord of Everything has claimed you as his own. He has marked you, making it clear to all the universe that you are his. I gotta tell … Continue reading
And you were also included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. (Ephesians 1:13). You belong. You’re in the club. You’re on the team. You’re one of the cool kids. Well, maybe we … Continue reading
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might … Continue reading
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will…(Ephesians 1:11). There’s that word again. Chosen OK, so there’s a theological debate out … Continue reading
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment–to bring all things in heaven and … Continue reading
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment… (Ephesians 1:10). God’s timing is not … Continue reading
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure… (Ephesians 1:9). How many times have you wondered, “God, why? What is your plan here?” Me, too. Frankly, everybody too. And the thing is, … Continue reading
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding(Ephesians 1:8). Wise enough to know that we broken ones couldn’t … Continue reading