in most of the other passages in which words from this group occur, they seem to represent evil powers. We are told that our wrestling is against them (Ephesians 6:12), and that Christ triumphs over the principalities and powers (Colossians 2:15; compareRomans 8:38;1 Corinthians 15:24)...
Zeno and Paul also roughly agreed on the Logos as universal reason that governs everything (Colossians 1:17, Ephesians 1:10), and they also agreed that humans are to do God's will (instead of the other way around, which is basically what most pagan rituals are motivated by: getting God...
5. Maintain proper attitudes (Colossians 3:21; Ephesians 6:4; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 1 Peter 5:3; Ephesians 4:29; Proverbs 29:22). We can see here a much broader aspect to parenting at work alongside the suggestion of physical discipline. The bigger picture highlights a more...
deceived into believing their own efforts will help them reach “the heavens.” But the Bible is clear that the only way to reach God is through the Lord Jesus Christ. Our reliance on Him for our salvation and the building of His Church is essential (Ephesians 1:22,John 14:6,John 3:...
1 Samuel 9:2, Esther in Esther 2:7), but deemed nothing as beautiful as YHWH (Psalm 27:4, Isaiah 28:5), the Word of God (Isaiah 4:2), wisdom (Proverbs 4:9), the Bride (Song of Solomon 1:8, Ezekiel 16:14, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 21:2) and the bringers of good news...
TheApostle Paulwrote toChristiansabout the meaning of life: "For we are His workmanship, created inChrist Jesusfor good works, whichGodprepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." - Ephesians 2: 10 (NASB) Rick Warren on the meaning of life in his bookThe Purpose Driven Life ...
and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. But FORNICATION, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks."(Ephesians 5:1-...
Colossians 3:13– “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32– “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ...
means “total inability.” The common dictionary meaning of inability is,not having the quality or state of being able to do something.Calvinism says that because all mankind is dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1-4), they cannot respond in any way to receive Christ as the...
From a Christian perspective, many would interpret such dreams to be related to “spiritual warfare” in which God fights against Satan and his minions (Ephesians 6:12). According to this belief system, Christians must prepare for battle by building up their spiritual armor lest they risk fallin...