Ephesians

Ephesian N Walker Born and rise in Africa, Doing the 1995 War in my country Liberia, We fled to Ghana for safety, that where my dad became a pastor at the church of Christ in Ghana. And every time we talk he always encourages me to help others. Treat others like the way you want to be treated. And if you do good for someone don’t go around telling people, never think you are better than others, Every one deserve respect, respect the bathroom cleaner like you would respect the CEO, Life is not easy

In Ephesians and Colossians, Paul tells the churches that they should speak to themselves in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). There is no confusion in what Paul is writing about in these passages. He gives three simple types of music that should be a part of my life. The first category

In Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, Paul records three terms identified with music. We are to talk and instruct and scold each other in "hymns, psalms and profound melodies." When we hear song, we may consider more established of the congregation who survived the trial of time, treasured psalms like Amazing Grace (John Newton) or When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Isaac Watts). What's more, when we see profound tunes we may think about a portion of the more up to date, inspiring religious tunes

Ephesians 2:1-9 - Introduction o So many conversations I have had where it ends with, turn over a new leaf  Cause: • People don’t take their own sin very seriously • People don’t believe in judgement - Grace “Saves” o Saved from what?  Saved (spared, rescued, ransomed, delivered) from penalty of sin • Penalty of sin = judgment o (wages of sin = death) • Power of sin o Sin no longer has dominion over us • Proximity of sin o Bible describes us as being purchased, or bought back  “We have turned

regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Ephesians 4:22-24, NIV). I daily wrestle with the tension between the old and the new natures, where one day I feel more as a new person, and then, the second day more as the old one once again. Nonetheless, I put my trust in God, knowing that the new way

Truth or Lies Reading: Ephesians 6:10-31 NIV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV “ I hate you”, “No one wants to be with you”, “You are a liar”. All things spoken to me by my children. All lies. When I am weak I believe them. When I am strong I can replace the lies with the truth of God’s Word. On the battlefield, each twist and turn of the blade could name a new

In the ESV study bible, the authors wrote an excerpt on Ephesians prefacing the author, title, date, background information, and a description of the ancient city of Ephesus. Relating to the author of Ephesians all scholars believed that Paul wrote the letter, until recent times where many scholars propose that an imitator or a follower of Paul wrote the letter. The scholars give two reasons for this theory, the first is the letter’s style does not represent Pauline thought, and the second being

Bascom.Session1.Journal. Be Careful then how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity,because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lords will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 Throughout my life I have been faced with an abundance of obstacles to overcome and decisions that needed to be made. Needless to say,the choices I’ve made weren’t always what people considered the “right” ones. There were times when I thought I had to work harder than

It is heaven alone that makes and breaks a vessel for divine service. No man can enter into a spiritual service without being called of God. In Ephesians 4:11, Paul lists the fivefold ministry gifts given to the church. “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.”These ministries are a direct result of the Lord’s resurrection and ascension unto the right hand of the Father. The “right hand” represents authority; therefore, the ministry gifts

The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians is one of great intriguing distinction. The letter possesses unique properties in comparison its fellow Prison Epistles namely, Philemon, Philippians and Colossians. The author of this work seeks to further expound upon these unique properties and its implications for how one should interpret the Epistle, specifically Ephesians 1:3-14. Authorship It has been generally accepted that the Apostle Paul is the Author of the Epistle. The Early Church Leaders acknowledged