Blocking, stalking, fans are flocking,Strange bedfellows, they’re not knocking.Peeking through the windows plenty,As if love they ain’t got any. Window chasers, they are gazers,Destitute, they are debasers.Lusts a plenty, not without,They go there, without a doubt. All is for them, them not caring,Who it is on they are staring,Self-indulging, wasted effort,They are hiding, not transparent. … Continue reading Strange Bedfellows
Should I Not Preach Jesus?
Ephesians 3:7-13 ESV “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and … Continue reading Should I Not Preach Jesus?
We who Believe in Jesus Christ are Israel
Ephesians 2:11-22 ESV “Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called ‘the uncircumcision’ by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having … Continue reading We who Believe in Jesus Christ are Israel
Faith Not of Our Own Doing
Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should … Continue reading Faith Not of Our Own Doing
Why are You Downcast?
Psalms 42:8-11 ESV “By day the Lord commands his steadfast love,and at night his song is with me,a prayer to the God of my life.I say to God, my rock:‘Why have you forgotten me?Why do I go mourningbecause of the oppression of the enemy?’As with a deadly wound in my bones,my adversaries taunt me,while they … Continue reading Why are You Downcast?
It’s Not a Change in Status
Ephesians 2:1-7 ESV “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our … Continue reading It’s Not a Change in Status
The Eyes of Your Hearts Enlightened
Ephesians 1:15-23 ESV “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit … Continue reading The Eyes of Your Hearts Enlightened
Who are We?
Ephesians 1:11-14 ESV “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you … Continue reading Who are We?
The Purpose of God’s Will
Ephesians 1:1-10 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in … Continue reading The Purpose of God’s Will
God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
Jude 1:24-25 ESV “Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” In context, … Continue reading God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
Run With It 