When we are filled with the Holy Spirit in this way, we will do asEphesians 5:19,20 says. We will praise and worship the Lord in song. We will overflow with thanksgiving to God.Colossians 3:16says:Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another...
THIS DOES NOT MEAN WE’RE NOT SAVED BY GRACE. We are saved by Grace through Faith, thatNOTof works, lest any man should boast. But the next verse says, Ephesians 2:10“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus forGOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand that we shouldWALK ...
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, ...
In the New Testament, the usual word for wine, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, isοινος(oinos). Jesus likened His revolutionary teaching to new wine, which would burst the old bottles of tradition (Matthew 9:17). Paul warned believers against drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18), and dec...
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...
He is called “brother of the Lord”, but “brother” can and does mean extended family, cousin in this case, his mother being not Mary, Mother of Jesus, but Mary the wife of Clopas who was at the foot of the Cross with Mary the Mother of Jesus (John 19:25). Clopas was, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...