The call of Christ changes a person. That change begins when we are saved - being justified once and forever - but refined continuously as we go through this life, walking with the Lord and maturing in the faith. This change should not only be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We’ve all heard the story of the Rich Young Man (or ruler) in Mark 10 and Matthew 19. And we’ve all heard, and probably quoted, the verse “with God all things are possible”. Most of us don’t think of these two stories...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As the Apostle Paul rounds out what we know as chapter 3 of Ephesians (fun fact: the first Bible to be versified was the Geneva translation in 1560), he continues his encouragement to the church with the pinnacle of his exhortation in this passage.
Last week we looked at how we, being members of God’s family, are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to do the will of God and hold firmly to our faith in Christ, and that this God-given strength is not for our own gain, but for God’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week we saw how Paul challenged his readers to not lose heart over his many tribulations in preaching the gospel, because his suffering was for our glory (Eph 3:13). Coming straight out of that statement, Paul began a series of encouragements...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory. Eph 3:13 As we’ve previously seen in our walk through his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul’s main theme is the supremacy of Christ...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Perhaps one of the hardest things for us believers to grasp is the assurance of our salvation. It is easy to worry when we stumble in sin or think that we must clutch onto our salvation in our own strength. This is where a huge difference is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things;...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ (Eph 3:8) Without a doubt, the Apostle Paul was used by God to bring the gospel to more people than just about anyone in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week we saw how the Apostle Paul understood his position and place on this earth as a prisoner and slave of Christ. Once an arrogant Pharisee and religious dogmatist, Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus (Acts 9) was a 180 degree...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
