Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 We have mentioned that Ephesians 2:1-10 is one long sentence, and although we have look at some details of this sentence, it is time now to look at the overall sentence structure. I understand that some people are a little resistant to this kind of study. To them this kind of reading seems unnecessarily academic but has no life. … Continue reading →
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Paul describes our condition as being dead in transgressions and sins before God made us alive in Christ. It does not mean that everyone was terribly evil and committed all wrongdoings before they came to Christ, but the context says that we were not under our own control and were completely led by other forces. But God who … Continue reading →
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Most of us are familiar with the saying “be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”1 Although the quotation is supposed to remind us to understand others and to be kind to others, it often resonates with us in the other way: we feel that we are fighting a battle that others do not know … Continue reading →
