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I keep asking…(Ephesians 1:17) That word “Keep” caught my eye this morning. I was all set to talk about the What Paul prayed, and the Why Paul prayed. I almost missed the How. Paul kept praying. He didn’t throw the … Continue reading
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For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers(Ephesians 1:15-16). I like this. I gotta … Continue reading
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–to the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1:14). His glory Not … Continue reading
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
…God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) It’s Valentine’s Day, right? OK, so let’s talk love. Forget the hearts and flowers. Forget the candy. OK, remember candy. … 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…(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