The Jesus of the Bible taught that salvation is a free gift anyone can receive by accepting Him as your personal Savior, not by works (Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 4:6 & 11:6; Philippians 3:9). The LDS Jesus taught that your level of exaltation was based on faith plus works determined ...
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, ...
Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Romans 1:24-27 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: … 1 Pete...
The body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27) is the worldwide family of God. (Ephesians 2:19) It’s parachurch. It’s beyond church. It works outside of and across denominations and institutional churches. The body of Christ is Spirit-led, relational, and organic. (Romans 8:14) The livi...
I doubt any of us have. I know I haven’t. So does that mean that I have never shared the gospel? Well, in one sense, yes. If part of the gospel is the announced birth of John the Baptist as the forerunner for the Messiah, then if we haven’t shared that in our gospel present...
Does this mean that those who live this way are not going to heaven? Does it mean that those who live this way are not really Christians—even if they claim to be? No, it does not mean that at all. Justification, or gaining eternal life, has nothing whatsoever to do with our works...
“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against . . . the rulers of darkness . . . against spiritual hosts of wickedness” (Ephesians 6:12). We may feel inadequate, but we do not fight alone, and God promises victory. “In all these things we are more than conquerors ...
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, ...
Ephesians 4:9-11 Christian Standard Bible 9But what does “he ascended” mean except that he[a]also descended to the lower parts of the earth?[b]10The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens,to fill all things.11And he himself gave some to be apostle...
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...