Tag: Ephesians

[:en]CHILDREN AND PARENTS (vs. 1-4) “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  Honor your father and mother – which is the first commandment with a promise – that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (vs. 1-3) “Fathers, do not exasperate your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]

[:en]”Be imitators of God.  Therefore, as dearly loved children, live a life of love, jsut as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (vs. 1-2) We should avoid:  sexual immorality, any kind of impurity,  greed, obscenity, foolish talk, coarse jokiing, but rather thansgiving.  We can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]

[:en]UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST (vs. 1-16) To attain unity with one Lord – with one body, one Spirit, one Hope, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, we must be humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love.  Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:]

[:en]PAUL THE PREACHER TO THE GENTILES (vs. 1-13) Although Paul was less than the least of all God’s people, he was chosen to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ and to reveal the mystery of Christ which was hidden in the previous generation.  This mystery of Christ is that hrough the gospel,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 3[:]

[:en]MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST (vs. 1-10) In God’s eyes, no one is good.  All of us live in sin obeying Satan, the mighty price of the pwer of the air who is at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.  We are born with an evil nature following the passions and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 2[:]

[:en]SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST (vs. 3-14) Ephesus was one of the 5 pagan cities in the Roman Empire, along with Rome, Corinth, Antioch and Alexandra.  It was in commerical, political and religious center for all of Asia Minor.  The temple of Greek goddess Artemis (Diana) was located there. Paul visited Ephesus in his second missionary… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 1[:]

[:en]Children and Parents: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (vs. 1-3) Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]

[:en]How to live a Godly life: Be imitators of God (v. 1) Live a life of love (v. 2) Sexual immorality, impurity, greed, obscenity, foolish talk and coarse joking  are not allowed (v. 3-4) Impurity and greediness are prohibited (v. 5) Do not be deceived by people with empty words and do not be partners… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]

[:en]Rules on Christian Living: Live a life worthy of the calling you have received (v. 1) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love (v. 2) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (v. 3) Speak the truth in love (v. 15)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:zh]T[:]

[:en] Paul was the preacher to the Gentiles.  He confirmed that through the gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. (v. 6).  In Him and through faith in Him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence (v. 12) Prayer… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 3[:]