As Christians, we face a formidable foe in Satan. He is crafty and constant in his efforts to overthrow our faith and will use any means possible to accomplish his will. Fortunately, we learn exactly how to overcome all of his assaults against us in Ephesians 6:10-18. Here is the opening of that text. Ephesians […]
Ephesians 5 tells us more about God’s will concerning husbands and wives than any other passage in the Bible. The teaching of Paul in verses 22-32 is of far greater value than the thousands and thousands of pages written by man in books that are supposed to be the answer to a successful marriage. There […]
Time is precious. Most would agree that we just do not have enough of it. This is why we must use it wisely. Paul points this out in the fifth chapter of Ephesians. Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of […]
God has always desired unity among His people. Since in every dispensation or age God’s people are in the minority, it has always been important that they demonstrate a united front to those around them. Unity among God’s people is good for them and for the influence they can have on others. This was why […]
One of the great demonstrations of the love of God is His willingness to be our Father, having adopted us into His family. John reminds us of this in his first epistle. 1 John 3:1 (NKJV) 1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of […]
The Bible teaches that there is one deity or divine nature that is held by three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three of these persons are called God, and they are all eternal, possessing divine power and nature. Together they make up the one God of the Bible. Does this suggest […]
Studying the Bible can sometimes be a daunting task. The Bible is God’s Word, and that truth alone should instill within us a certain level of godly fear every time we read it. It should be our goal to come to an accurate understanding of any portion of scripture that we find ourselves examining. The […]
The accolades we could heap upon the gospel of Christ are many. They would have to begin with its saving power. Paul said that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). Countless souls have been saved and the world has been transformed since the gospel was first introduced by Peter in […]
One of the most comforting passages in the Bible is found in Ephesians 2. Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. I like the […]
Why is there so much division in the religious world today? There is not just one answer to that question. One answer, however, is that too many people do not know who is in charge. The church is not a democracy, but denominationalism treats it as if it is. Men and women are formed into […]