The Christian’s Prosperity January 24, 2012 “God and Father . . . who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3) Given our high position in Christ, it follows that God would provide whatever is necessary to accomplish His purposes in and for us. The “Beatitudes” of Matthew 5:3-12 […]

The Christian’s Power January 27, 2012 “And . . . the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe.” (Ephesians 1:19) The power of the triune Creator, as displayed in the resurrection of Christ, is directed toward us! We can be certain that we will never fully comprehend that, but the Scriptures provide several […]

The Christian’s Possibilities January 26, 2012 “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . May give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” (Ephesians 1:17-18) The “spirit of wisdom” is applied to a wide variety of circumstances. It certainly […]

The Christian’s Permission January 25, 2012 “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” (Ephesians 1:6) The High Priest of Israel wore the inscription “holiness to the Lord” to illustrate to all who obeyed God that they were “accepted before the LORD” (Exodus 28:36-38). Joshua, […]

The Christian’s Partnership January 29, 2012 “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God.” (Ephesians 2:19) Prior to salvation, we are called “aliens . . . and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But […]

The Christian’s Parentage January 28, 2012 “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” (Ephesians 2:1) There are three descriptions of what we were prior to God’s work in us, as described in the second chapter of Ephesians, and as listed below: We were “dead in trespasses |activities| and sins |character, […]

The Fountain of Life February 23, 2012 “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17) The fourth verse of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” speaks of the mature […]