We look at one of Paul's prayers where he prays that they may be strengthened with power through the Spirit so that Christ may dwell in them. To have Christ dwell in us is no small things. The heavens cannot contain him!...so how can we, unless he strengthens us. Being indwelt by Christ...
Paul as a minister of the gospel is to bring to light the mystery hidden for ages which is the unfolding plan of God's design for the world. It has now though been revealed to us in Jesus. God himself has come to earth to live in the lives of his children...
Paul begins this chapter but gets sidetracked as he describes himself as a prisoner of Jesus Christ on behalf of the Gentiles. To remember Paul's previous way of life as a persecutor and opponent of Jesus who tried to destroy the church, helps us to see the incredible salvation God...
Through Jesus, the wall of division and hostility has come down. Jews and Gentiles are now one. Only one way to God, one new people - God's children. Jesus has brought us to be at peace with God - even those dead in sin and far off. We too then...
Good works is not the root of salvation but the fruit of it, the fruit of God's workmanship. Walking through Ephesians 2:10, we learn that God is the workman who fashions us according to His will and that there is no room for boasting in the Christian life for the...
God saves those he has chosen as his children. He does this by grace. NOt dependent on us, not because of any part we do or can play - just grace. Grace sent Jesus to secure our salvation - Jesus' life for ours. Our sins paid for by him. It...