by admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ, Fruit of the Spirit, Holiness, Obedience
Paul closes Ephesians in chapter 6:10-24 with an exhortation unto Christian perfection. We are exhorted to “stand firm against the schemes of the devil”, “resist in the evil day”, and “extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one”. If we are living victoriously...
by admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ, Fruit of the Spirit, Holiness, Obedience
In Ephesians 4:1-16 and 5:1-22, Paul has been discussing practical subjection in our common relationships. Paul calls us to a similar, practical subjection in our human relationships. Subjection is evident in marriage, children, parenting, and employment. This short...
by admin | Jan 12, 2025 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ, Fruit of the Spirit, Holiness, Obedience
In Ephesians 5:1-21, Paul exhorts us to lay aside the former self which practiced sin and put on the new self which is to practice righteousness. Throughout these verses, notice the subjection to Christ through righteous practices. Sin is self-indulgence, while...
by admin | Jan 5, 2025 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ, Fruit of the Spirit, Holiness, Obedience
Ephesians 4:28 is straightforward and needs little explanation. I do want to reflect on the practical application of this verse in the culture. John Wesley in his sermon titled Use of Money exhorted his hearers to “gain all you can”, “save all you can”, and “give all...