Tag: Ephesians

Paul’s Two Prayers

In order to follow Christ, we need to know Him and walk in His ways. Two of Paul’s prayers in Ephesians sum up these truths for believers.

The Clarity of the New Covenant

Having explored the clarity of the new covenant, Paul prays that his fellow believers would be enabled to live well out of their enlightenment in Christ.

The Mystery of the Church

The work of Jesus Christ changed everything. With His coming, God more fully revealed His plan, including the mystery of the church.

Barriers Broken Down

Sin separates, but grace brings things together. If we have been saved by the blood of Christ, then we are part of His Body in all its unity and diversity.

God’s Gracious Gifts

We are God’s workmanship. Out of that identity, we do good works, resting in the assurance we have through the blood of Jesus Christ.

The Rich Mercy of God

We were all dead in our trespasses—no exceptions. But Ephesians 2:1–7 tells of the glorious transformation from death to life for those who are in Christ.

The Power of God in Us

What does it mean for us that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God? Ephesians 1:17–23 tells us.

Our Glorious Inheritance

Paul’s life-changing prayer in Ephesians 1:17–19a looks at the glory of our inheritance in Christ and how it gives us joy in the present.

Salvation in Three Tenses

Ephesians 1:3–14 shows us the beautiful truth of our salvation in three tenses. We have been redeemed and are in Christ, but await our full inheritance.

The Work of the Trinity

Our identity in Christ stems from the work of the Trinity: the Father adopted us, the Son redeemed us, and the Spirit sealed us.