Read, slowly and prayerfully, Ephesians 1:15-19. Prayer of Intercession For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15-16 NIV. Paul was thankful for those who truly live a life of faith and a…
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Prayer For Spiritual Insight
Statement of Faith — Scripture
If someone approached you and asked you what you believe, how would you answer them?Do you know what you believe about God, Scripture, God’s will, salvation, faith, heaven and hell, the Holy Spirit, marriage, and truth? Is it based on Scripture, or traditional teachings you’ve caught here or there? Wouldn’t it be nice to have written your core beliefs? Well,…
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Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Read Ephesians 1:3-14 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3 NIV. We are a blessed people! Bless the Lord, O my soul Twice, the word “blessed” is used in this first passage, leading us to a knowledge of spiritual blessing….
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To The Faithful in Christ Jesus
Read the entire first chapter, but focus on 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God to the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 NRSV. Personal Letter We formally call this book an epistle —…
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Introduction to Ephesians — Queen of the Epistles
His intent was that now, through the Church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 3:10 Ephesians is the epistle that ranks high among devotional Scripture. It has a dear place in the history of the Church and clearly defines the purpose of the Church. She is called,…
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