Ephesians 2
How we Were ’Before’ Salvation
This passage uses a similar tactic but to a different end. Paul does paint two pictures for us “ one “before†Christ (vv. 1-3) and one “after†(vv. 4-7). He then brings it all together (vv. 8-10) and tells us what the goal of this comparison is. Int …
How He Works in Us ’After’ Salvation
The first verse in this “after” section, places the focus squarely where it needs to be – “on God.” Paul mentions both God’s love and God’s mercy, and each are emphasized with adjectives – “great” love and “rich&rd …
We Are One Body in Christ
Spiritual birth must lead to spiritual growth as we become more like Jesus Christ (vv. 14-16). If we are maturing in Christ, we will show it by being able to speak the truth in love. Satan is a liar and a murderer (John 8:44) and has a difficult time being successful when believe …
My Position in Christ As a Gentile
Probably most of us at some point in time have been guilty of being prejudiced and looked down on others thinking that we were better than them. However, no prejudice has ever reflected more hatred and lasted longer than that which has existed between the Jewish and Gentile commu …
Fellowship Needs to Be a Priority
We begin with the words “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens†(v. 19). Fellowship? is enjoyed by those in God’s family and with His people, however, today God dwells in people. The early Christians devoted themselves t …