The Mystery of Christ and The Blessing of the Gentiles
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul, writing as “the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles” (Ephesians 3:1), unveils one of the most profound truths of the Christian faith. He speaks of a “mystery,” a divine secret kept hidden for generations, which has now been revealed in…
The Overflowing of Life: Rivers of Living Water
Text: John 7:37-39 “Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living…
Beware of the Spirit of Timidity: Embracing God’s Power, Love, and Discipline
Text: 2 Timothy 1:5-8 “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelled in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which…
The Many Benefits of Right Fellowship
Text: Philippians 1:3-6; 1 John 1:6-7 “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing,…
The Believer’s Good Confession
Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-14 “But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence…
The Believer’s Strength: Standing Firm in God’s Might
Text: Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” In the tapestry of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we find a…
God’s Provision for Perfection
The concept of perfection can seem daunting, even impossible, especially when we consider God’s standard. Matthew 5:48 clearly states, “Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” This declaration, coming after Jesus’ exposition of the Law, highlighted humanity’s inability to achieve God’s righteousness on their own. To…
The Bondage and Freedom of the Will
In John 8:31-37, Jesus engages with those who believed in Him, proclaiming that if they continued in His word, they would truly be His disciples, know the truth, and the truth would set them free. This declaration sparked a revealing response from His audience, who, identifying as descendants of Abraham,…
The Church and Its Responsibilities: Equipped for Ministry
In the continuing “Church Matters” series, Part 6 delves into a crucial aspect of the local assembly: “The Church and Its Responsibilities.” Our guiding text, Ephesians 4:11-12 (NASB 2020), reveals Christ’s intentional design for His church: “And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers,…