Introduction: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power… so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and have done everything, to stand firm. Eph 6:10 & 13b NRSV. We will camp out in Ephesians 6 for a couple of weeks until we thoroughly understand the ins and outs of spiritual…
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Part 2: Spiritual Warfare and You
Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness,…
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Heartfelt Covenant Relationships
Read Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:33 NIV. Introduction In the with God-life, it is always a matter of the heart. These passages concern personal relationships with other brothers and sisters in the household and in the workplace. Even our relationships are to be mutual and based on reverence for Christ. Years tell…
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How’s Your Walk?
Read Ephesians 5:1-21 Introduction These passages, at face value, remind us that what we do and do not do matters. However, when we take a deep dive, we discover they point less to how we walk than to who we’re walking with. The closer we walk with God, the more our desire and appetite for sinful behavior will fade. You,…
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Grieve Not the Holy Spirit
Read Ephesians 4:25-31 Introduction I understand now why so many people call the Bible a manual on what to do and not to do. When I look at this passage: It seemed like every other list you would make for yourself so you can be a good Christian, until we note this truth in verse 30: And do not grieve…
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