Ephesians

The Earnest Of Our Inheritance – Ephesians 1:14 “who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” (ESV) As Christians anticipate heaven, the most glorious reality will be seeing the Lord face to face. Until that day, what is the connection between the heavenly reality […]

Sealing: Problems And Difficulties – Ephesians 1:13 “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,” (ESV) Effective witnessing makes God’s people radiant with joy and there is no experience like it on this side of heaven.

The Nature Of Sealing – Ephesians 1:13 “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,” (ESV) The timing of the sealing of the Holy Spirit is a contested topic. It is a topic that raises many

Sealed With The Spirit – Ephesians 1:13 “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,” (ESV) What causes Christians to be lethargic and lose the joy of their salvation? What steals the enthusiasm for spiritual growth?

Heard. Believed. Trusted – Ephesians 1:11-14 “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you

The Counsel Of His Own Will – Ephesians 1:11-14 “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.

We … Ye Also – Ephesians 1:11 “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,” (ESV) Political peace and social unity is something often heard about in the media and how communities need to strive to

All Things Reunited In Christ – Ephesians 1:10 “as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.” (ESV) How does one make sense of today’s world? What message do Christians have for those around them? According to Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Christians

The Mystery Of His Will – Ephesians 1:8-9 “which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ” (ESV) Can anyone discover the mysteries of God? Does God hide His will from humanity? As the apostle

The Riches Of His Grace – Ephesians 1:7 “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,” (ESV) How can the apostle Paul be so exuberant in praise about the grace of God? Why is the grace of God something the apostle constantly writes