This week, I will start chapter 3. In these passages, Paul explains his situation and, as he does, he also finishes explaining the “mystery” of the church. He will also explain his role in this mystery by looking at the ministry God has entrusted to him. Ephesians 3:8 – “To me, the very least of all saints, … [Read more…]
This week I will discuss how God brought the Jewish and Gentile communities together. Paul explains how God used the Jewish people to bring salvation to the Gentiles. Ephesians 2:21-22 – “…… in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of … [Read more…]
This week I will discuss being saved by grace. Paul reminds his readers what God has done to save us. He also writes about what that should look like in our lives. Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” See you then! Pastor Russ … [Read more…]
On Sunday I will discuss the prayer section of Chapter one. Paul prays for his readers to get to know God in an intimate and personal way. We will see how this prayer is for us today. Ephesians 1:17 – “….. that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a … [Read more…]
On Sunday I will continue the discussion on the first fourteen verses of the Book of Ephesians. We will look closer at adoption and then I will discuss the future blessings of being unified. I will finish by speaking on God’s grace and the seal of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:5-6 – “He predestined us to adoption … [Read more…]
