Meanwhile, the Apostle Paul told us to avoid “obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place” and said, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths” (Ephesians 5:4; 4:29). Certainly, the Scripture says we should never use God’s name in vain, swe...
Paul hammers it home inEphesians 2. In verse 5 he says, “by grace you have been saved.” In verse 7 he adds, “so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” Then, so we don’t miss it, he repeats (2:...
Other Translations of Ephesians 4:9 King James Version (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? English Standard Version ( In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, ...
Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 4Should we avoid using offensive language?Is cussing a sin for Christians?What does "guff" mean?What does "Jesus Juke" mean? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(29) Let no corrupt communication . . .--The word rendered "corrupt," is a strong word, ...
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. — Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take...
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...
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 ...
Speak the truth in love. (Ephesians 4:15) Confess their sins to one another. (James 5:16) Aren’t conformed to the world. (Romans 12:2) Resist the devil. (James 4:7) The best opportunity For true community Is heart-felt unity ...
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...
Ephesians 5:1-2 reminds us to "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." The past year has been a great learning year for me in the area of...