I cannot know for certain where it will end nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that...
not know the covenant promises God had made to them. You lived in this world without God and without hope. But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ(Ephesians 2:11-13, NLT...
Looking at Ephesians 2:11-22 it is clear that Paul sees something more than just the status quo for Israel. Paul refers here to a new humanity that Christ has created via his death on the cross. Created out of both Jew and Gentile. Not containing both Jews and Gentiles. But one where...
In him (Jesus) we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, Ephesians 1:11–God’s will is for ALL to accept. First it was offered to the Jews, but then it was offered to the Gentiles...
Now known as Satan the devil, he and his angels (demons) powerfully influence the minds and nature of human beings (Ephesians 2:2-3; Luke 10:18; Revelation 12:9). For the most part, humans are oblivious to his tactics and strategies (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). What does all of this ...
Galatians 2:5 Galatians 2:5 33 Galatians 2:7 Galatians 2:7 33 Galatians 2:14 Galatians 2:14 33. Not justified by works, but by faith in Christ (2:16) Galatians 3:8 34. In Abraham, all people will be blessed Galatians 4:13 Galatians 4:13 33 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 1:13...
Ephesians 2:20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.Mark 12:10-11Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”...
Joseph's brothers realized what their father's death could mean. So they thought, "What if Joseph holds a grudge against us? What if he decides to pay us back for all the evil we did to him?"Good News TranslationAfter the death of their father, Joseph's brothers said, "What if ...
In Ephesians 4:25-27: Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Again, Ps 4:4, but...
There is a huge principle in Scripture that is throughout Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, 1&2 Corinthians…it’s all over the place.Here it is: God does not demand perfection in you. God is not expecting you to measure up. God never thought that you could live the Christian life, nor ...