Ephesians 6:5–8, “Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere...
Ephesians
The Love of God in Christ Jesus
"How could God love me?” We’ve all been there, and if you’ve never asked yourself this question,...
It Takes Faith to Submit
John Piper,“If our marriages are going to tell the truth about Christ and his church, we cannot be...
Be Filled with the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 5:18-19, “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,” “Be filled with the Spirit” (Eph 5:18)....
Using Time Well
Ephesians 5:15-16, "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." Paul begins Ephesians 4 with an appeal to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called." He spends...
Children of Light
Throughout Scripture, divine activity, and human response are carefully balanced. The two are never opposed to one another but are always presented as working in conjunction with one another. A classic verse that demonstrates this reality is Philippians 2:12: “work...
Imitation and Love
Ephesians 5:1–2: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” One unavoidable pattern we see in life is children adopting the habits of their parents....
Blessed as a Blessing to Others
Ephesians 4:28, ESV, “Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.” One of the great misconceptions about humanity is the belief that all people are basically...
Be Angry and Do No Sin
Ephesians 4:26-27, ESV, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” - We live in troubled times. . In a culture that is experiencing division and outrage on issues regarding politics, race, gender, and...