Tag: Ephesians
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The Context of 1 Timothy 2
The cultural context of Ephesus can help us better understand what Paul is prohibiting and why.
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Words
Daily I am reminded of how careless I am with words. Thankfully, Christ died for the sins of my tongue just as much as any other sin. Here is a “Bible verse poem” compiled from Proverbs 10:19, Ephesians 4:29, Luke, 6:45, and Matthew 12:36-37. Lord, remind us of the power of our words Words When words…
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“Authority in the Home” (a Sermon About Marriage)
Here’s a fantastic sermon by Matt Chandler about the way husband and wives should love each other in the home. Great for men and women alike. Chandler, in his signature way, encourages, challenges, and exhorts us to biblically live out this glorious and mysterious thing called marriage. It’s one of the best I’ve heard. So…
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The Church as the Ultimate Barrier Breaker
I often find myself forgetting that I am one individual member of an absolutely enormous body called the Church. Still more, I forget this Church is a Body that is incredibly diverse. Spending 2009 in South Africa helped me in this, but I’m still learning to think outside of my own little kingdom. This Body…
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The Wall Has Been Broken Down
How is a person made right with God? What removes the sin, condemnation, and curse that we made for ourselves? Paul tells us in Galatians 3:13, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us — for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree’.”…
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Shaking Like a Leaf and Being Firm in Faith
King Ahaz was a wimp, and he lead a wimpy kingdom. Judah was going to be attacked by its sister to the north, Israel, and Syria, and yet Ahaz had no plan, no courage, no faith. He and his kingdom were so scared they were going to wet their pants. Isaiah 7:1-2 tells the story:…
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God’s Adoption Agency
In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. – Ephesians 1:5 Jesus Christ is the divine Adoption Agency that God works through to bring his children to himself. He predestines and adopts not because he is a mean, old sky fairy who is a control freak. …
JAMES PRUCH 