Ephesians 1: The Blessing of the Father
God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing, but we often choose to live as paupers—we ignore the blessing of the Father.
God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing, but we often choose to live as paupers—we ignore the blessing of the Father.
At the end of his life, Joshua gave a farewell speech to the people of Israel, exhorting them to remember God’s faithfulness in order to trust and obey Him.
Misunderstanding the character of God can lead to bitterness, especially in adversity. But hope in His promises is a sure foundation for our faith.
Embedded in human nature is a tendency to forget, and nothing seems to disappear quicker than gratitude. We need daily sustenance to remember God.
The Spirit of God is going to surprise us. We must learn how to discern whether something is from the Spirit or whether it is a false teaching.
Parents are mediators of God’s love in their children’s lives, modeling the unconditional acceptance we have in Christ (not based on our performance). It’s therefore vital that parents walk by the Spirit in order to live out this calling in their hearts, home, and habits.
This crucial chapter records the calling of Abram and God’s threefold covenant with him (involving land, seed, and blessing). God’s promise to bless “all the families of the earth” through Abraham’s seed was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Delivered to the disciples (Matthew 5:2), the Beatitudes were clearly intended for those who had given their allegiance to Christ. They do not show how one enters into a relationship with God, but describe the characteristics manifested by one who is born anew. All Christians are meant to
Dr. Boa contextualizes the first epistle of Peter, written on the edge of tremendous persecution and affliction. He walks us through fifteen verses that provide perspective and timeless principles relating to adversity.
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