Whose child were you? You were a child of the world, ruled by your father, Satan. Though a kingdom such as this is merely one of death and darkness, you were at home there. Sin reigned, and you obeyed it. The flesh gave commands, and you listened. You were like all the rest. Destined for wrath. Were. Past. … More whose children we are
. . . so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers [arche] and authorities [exousia] in the heavenly places [epouranios]. Ephesians 3:10 Read it slowly. “The rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.” No earthly governmental leaders here. These are spiritual powers. And while “heavenly places” sounds … More dear rulers & authorities
When you read Scripture, ask questions. Obvious questions. Unexpected questions. Silly questions. Non-sensical questions. Dumb questions. Just do yourself the favor, and ask away. It sets your brain in action. What’s the use in reading the Bible if you’re not thinking about it? “The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah … More a tale of four kings
Question #1. If the body of Christ, that is, the church, can be pictured as a building or structure (perhaps a house or temple), who or what is its foundation? Take note. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of … More the church’s one foundation
The equation works something like this. ( 1 + 1 = 1 ) + 1 = 1 If thoughts can be shaped into math problems, there’s one to ponder. Here are my musings. Find your copy of Ephesians and check it out for yourself. Because of the blood of Christ, who is our Peace, Jews and Gentiles … More the God who makes one
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