God wants us to ‘grow up in every way into Christ’ (Ephesians 4:15). We are to ‘walk in love’ (Ephesians … More
Tag: Ephesians
Under the influence …
Many lives have been ruined by drugs and alcohol. God’s Word speaks to us about being under another influence, a … More
Every Spiritual Blessing In Christ
“Every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) Through Christ, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3). Every … More
The Love Of Christ – For Us, His Bride
Christ loves us. He has given Himself for us. He calls us His ‘Bride’ (Ephesians 5:25-27; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation … More
Arise, Shine …
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you” (Isaiah 60:1). * Let … More
Be Careful How You Live – Because You Love Jesus!
Ephesians 5:15-6:24 – ‘Be very careful how you live’ (5:16). This is for all of us – in every situation … More
Christ is always greater than our thoughts about Him.
“Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to … More
Don’t blame me! It’s not my fault! …
Don’t blame me! It’s not my fault! These words take us back a long way – back to the Garden … More
Draw back the curtain …
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is … More
Who’s counting?
Is God counting our sins? Are we counting our blessings? Look at Jesus. Look at him, crucified for you. Look … More
In The Strength Of The Lord
Ephesians 6:10-20 In the strength of the Lord: We need His strength because the devil is stronger than we are … More
Eternal Love
The love of God is eternal love. It’s the love of the eternal God. His love comes to us from … More
When we are honest about ourselves …
If we to think big thoughts about the love of God for us, we must learn to be honest about … More
Salvation is the gift of God.
Jeremiah 50:29-46 ‘The arrogant one will stumble and fall’ (Jeremiah 50:32). God’s Word warns us – ‘Pride goes before… a … More
Saved by grace though faith
“Your faith has saved you” (Luke 7:50). We have been “saved by grace” (Ephesians 2:5). How are God’s grace and … More
Saved by grace, saved through faith, saved for good works
Ephesians 2:1-10 What we were without Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3); What God has done for us in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10) Ephesians … More
The Prophets, The Apostles And The Saviour
“I will send them prophets and apostles. They will murder some of those prophets and apostles and persecute others … … More
Let the light of Christ shine …
Season of Epiphany: Epiphany of the Lord – Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Let the light … More
Don’t settle for “second-best” …
Fourth Sunday in Lent: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Don’t settle for “second-best”. ‘Samuel did what … More
Jesus is taken up into heaven. The Holy Spirit is given to us ….
Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or 93 or Daniel 7:9-14; Psalm 24:7-10; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Jesus is … More
Waiting On The Lord, We Renew Our Strength.
Luke 11:13, 24:49, Acts 1:1–14, Eph 5:18 Waiting On The Lord, We Renew Our Strength. Jesus tells His apostles, ‘the … More
Great things can happen …
Great things can happen when ‘earnest prayer’ is ‘made to God by the church’ – God ‘is able to do … More
One Year Bible: Days 243-272
Day 243 Micah 5:1-7:20; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Proverbs 21:17-26 God wipes out the shadow of our past – He “pardons sin” … More
Fourth Sunday of Lent: 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Don’t settle for second best … ‘Samuel did what the Lord commanded’ (1 Samuel 16:4). Real obedience comes from ‘the … More
Epiphany of the Lord: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. ‘Arise, shine; for your Light has come… the … More
Twenty-Seventh (or last) Sunday after Pentecost (Reign of Christ the King): Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100 or Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-26; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd and the Chief Shepherd. God speaks to us in love. He … More
Human Love And Divine Love
“Husbands, love your wives, just as also Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her” (Ephesians 5:25). Human love … More
The Christian In Complete Armour
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). As we consider the war … More
God’s Wake-Up Call
God wants us to ‘grow up in every way into Christ’(Ephesians 4:15). We are to ‘walk in love’(Ephesians 5:2), a … More
“Sit, Walk, Stand” in Ephesians and Psalm 1
“Sit, Walk, Stand” – This is a useful summary of the message of Ephesians: “And hath raised us up together, … More
Saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8)
Sinners become singers. We never cease to be sinners. We are not superior to those who do not sing the … More
It is no secret what God can do …
In the Old Testament, we read of Israel being brought close to the Lord – “… Israel, the people close to … More
Ephesians 1:1-4:6
EPHESIANS1:1-2:10 – ‘By grace you have been saved through faith… for good works’ (2:8-10). God calls us to live a … More
Ephesians 4:7-6:24
Ephesians 4:7-5:14 – God wants us to ‘grow up in every way into Christ’ (15). We are to ‘walk in … More
Our great privilege and our great responsibility
“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from … More
We were “far off.” Now, we have been “brought near.”
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ” … More
Sinners – saved by grace
” … Christ loved the church and gave himself for her” (Ephesians 5:25). When we speak of Christ giving Himself … More
The “Mutch” theology – think “much” of the blood.
“In Him (Christ) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians … More
Follow God’s example … walk in the way of love …
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself … More
The Kingdom Of God: The Prison Letters – Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon – These letters are known, collectively, as the prison letters. They were written by Paul … More
Learning from Ephesians and the 23rd Psalm (Part Two)
“He makes me lie down in green pastures” (Psalm 23:2) / Ephesians 1:15-23 Green pastures: Green is the colour of … More
Learning from Ephesians and the 23rd Psalm (Part One)
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). — * What does it mean to say, “I … More
Praying Through God’s Word: Ephesians
Ephesians 1:1-2:10 Lord, You call us to live a holy life. We cannot do this in our own strength. True … More
Journey through the New Testament: Ephesians
‘By grace you have been saved through faith… for good works’ (2:8-10). Holiness does not come from ourselves. It comes from … More
Link to Rev James Philip’s notes on Ephesians
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Link to Rev George Philip’s notes on Ephesians
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