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. He 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
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 you will … Continue reading
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: (Ephesians 1:1) That’s you. Paul’s talking to you. OK, so not specifically you. He’s writing to people on the … Continue reading
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God…(Ephesians 1:1) That’s not intimidating at all. I mean, imagine getting a letter from someone claiming to be a direct representative of Jesus…because that’s what an apostle was. There were … 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