New testament

As the Ephesian believers would have heard this letter read to them, they probably were wondering where each of them would fit in to fill the needs in the body. “Where do I fit in this work? I can’t do what that other person does.” Paul made plain to them, and to us, that we … Read more

The development of the inner Christian life of believers was Paul’s concern in the first three chapters of Ephesians. In the last three chapters, the development of the outward Christians life of believers is the theme. Position and practice need to be consistent with each other in order for a believer to enjoy the life … Read more

Paul comes back to the “cause” he had already referred to earlier in the chapter. He had an earnest thoughtful prayer to make on behalf of the Ephesians as an intercessor. This was no casual prayer that followed an habitual form. In addressing God, he reminded those who read this prayer, of the deity of … Read more

In the unfolding of divine truth relating to Jews and Gentiles together being, a habitation of God, Paul was about to pray for those united believers seated in heavenly places. He was going to go over before God, a number of the fundamental needs of those who are in the church which is His body. … Read more

The illusive experience of peace has people all over the world raising barriers that separates them from all others because each one thinks peace can only be made on my selfish terms. This has separated nations, races, cultures, religions, families and even marriages. So when the subject of grace enters into this conflict, people get … Read more

The conflicts and separations between Jews and Gentiles that we see going on in the world today are nothing new. Right from the time God called Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees and go to the land we call Israel today, there has been animosity between these two groups. Paul wrote to the Ephesian … Read more