There’s Just One Eph.4:4-6
Ephesians 4:4-6 Theres Just One CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Eph 4:4-6, the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace from v. 3 are maintained when everybody is in agreement about the doctrines in v. 4-6. The trouble is that God says, “There is just one,” but men have come up with many more which […]
A Worthly Walk Eph. 4:1-3
Ephesians 4:1-3 A Worthly Walk CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you got saved, God called you to a special job. This job is your vocation. Paul wanted the Ephesians to walk worthy of that call – I Tim 1:9; Phil 3:14. We are all called to pray (Lk 18:1), all called to witness (Acts 1:8), all […]
The Riches of His Glory Eph.3:13-21
Ephesians 3:13-21 The Riches of His Glory CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Ephesians 3:13-21, Paul ended up in jail for preaching the gospel and preaching to Gentiles. He tells them in v. 13, “Don’t sweat it” this was for your glory. Like Joseph said about being in jail in Egypt for his brothers: “God meant it […]
Deacons Acts 6:1-7
Deacons Acts 6:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Deacons were added as an office in the church because of the temporal needs of the congregation that needed attention. The charge to the deacons is found in Acts 6:1-7. The office is a spiritual office in a practical ministry – in other words the burdens of the ministry […]
I Was Strengthened Dan.10:19
I Was Strengthened Dan.10:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are times when we need to be strengthened, when we have lost our courage and our grit and we are ready to throw in the towel. What are some of the things the Lord gives us to strengthen us? We are strengthened by: His words – Dan […]
Carnally Minded and Spiritually Minded Christians, Rom 8:1-21
In Rom 8:1-8 Paul contrasts carnally minded and spiritually minded Christians. Both are saved but only one pleases God. We will study this passage by simply explaining the differences between carnally minded and spiritually minded Christians. Spiritually minded Christians walk after the Spirit; carnally minded Christians walk after the flesh – Rom 8:1-4 – that […]
The Mystery of Christ Eph. 3:1-12
Ephesians 3:1-12 The Mystery of Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul wrote Ephesians while in he was in Rome as a prisoner. So in v. 1, when he says a prisoner…for you Gentiles, he is serious. If he would have compromised the gospel and preached circumcision, he would have escaped imprisonment, Acts 28:25-28. That word “Gentile” […]
Wall of Partition Eph. 2:11-22
Ephesians 2:11-22 Wall of Partition CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Gentiles and Jews come together “in” Christ with no distinction. They are the church of God: As Paul said in Rom 2:27-29, it does a Jew no good to “practice” and “circumcise” if he is not saved (inwardly). Col 2:11: shows you that salvation requires Spiritual circumcision. […]
A Cheerful Countenance Prov. 15:13
A Cheerful Countenance Prov. 15:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We all need a cheerful countenance that comes forth from a cheerful heart. There is plenty of anger in the world, there is plenty of foolishness in the world. We don’t need the world’s anger and we don’t need the world’s mirth. We need heart’s that […]
Salvation First Then Works Eph.2:7-10
Ephesians 2:7-10 Salvation First Then Works CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Now Paul presents the simplicity of salvation and the results of that salvation both down here and up there. You are saved by grace You are saved by faith You are not saved by works You are saved by a gift Once you have grace, the […]