Jul 27, 2018

As Paul sums up his thoughts in Ephesians 6:10-24, he calls on his audience to be strong and in the strength of His might. He isn’t telling them to gut it up, He’s encouraging them to look up, to Jesus. They must recognize that their strength is in Him. Their hope is in Him. And their guarantee of eternity is...

Jul 26, 2018

Submission. To many modern Christians, that might as well be a four-letter word. It carries the same impact and is viewed with the same degree of negativity. And yet, the Bible is replete with calls to submission. In fact, in Ephesians 5:21-6:9, Paul addresses this volatile topic in conjunction with his discussion of...

Jul 25, 2018

Living the Christ-like life is all about control. The question has to do with who is in control. Far too often, even the most well-intentioned believers find themselves fighting for control of their lives rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to guide, direct and empower all that they do. And for Paul, living the...

Jul 24, 2018

Light and dark. Sin and righteousness. These are key themes in Paul’s letter as he addresses the believers in Ephesus. He is calling them to live according to their calling as sons and daughters of God. They are to be holy as God is holy. They are to live righteously, according to the power of the Holy Spirit...

Jul 23, 2018

Self-improvement is a hot topic in our culture. Books and seminars abound on the topic and social media is rife with advertorials lauding the latest diet, exercise program, or business strategy designed to produce a new and improved you. And even within Christian circles, we hear a lot about the topic...