EPHESIANS 5:15–16 – Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” THEME OF THE DAY: EVALUATING OUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. There are many ways for Christians to examine themselves to determine their spiritual condition. The Bible gives us many tests to diagnose our spiritual health and…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Ephesians
This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jonathan concludes his series on the book of Ephesians looking at how God uses ordinary Christians to accomplish extraordinary purposes.
EPHESIANS 4:20-24 – But that is not the way you learned Christ!—assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put…
EPHESIANS 5:1-2 – Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” THEME OF THE DAY: THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. The Christian life is defined by the Apostle Paul in today’s scripture. It may be understood as “A walk in…
EPHESIANS 6:24 – Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” THEME OF THE DAY: THREE MARKS OF LOVING THE LORD. It is why we were created. It is why we are saved. It will be our purpose and privilege throughout eternity in the new heavens and earth. And it makes perfect sense! This “it” is…
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the…