9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[a]? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists...
Ephesians 4:9-11 New International Version 9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[a]? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 So Christ himself gave...
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 ...
Ephesians 4:30 assures us that we are sealed for the day of redemption by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13 says, And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed you were marked in him with a seal, the promised...
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2). Bible Verses about Virtue Scripture provides lots of teaching on what it looks like to walk with a virtuous spirit, as in Proverbs 31 - a composite portrait of a Godly woman: “A wife of...
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, ...
9.Ephesians 2:14– “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.” 10.Hebrews 12:14– “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” ...
Accordingly hope is made a rational principle, and is always declared to be, not only a privilege, but a high Christian duty, co-ordinate with faith and love (as in 1Corinthians 13:13; Ephesians 4:4). St. Paul does not scruple to say that, if we have it not, for the next life ...
What does Apostolic Mission Mean? The apostolic mission has to do with transmuting biblical principals, values, and concepts cross culturally so that others can understand and implement the word of God in their cultural context. Though the term is not used in the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 4:...
But as Christians, there is a higher call to put off our old nature and put on the “new man” (Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:9-11). The apostle Paul’s exhortation to the believers in Corinth gives us a glimpse of his aim in life: "When all things are subjected to him, ...