Nearer, My God, to Thee – Ephesians 2:13
Those of you of a certain age reading this post likely recognize the title of this essay. It’s also the title of an English hymn composed in 1841, one that...
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We Remember – Ephesians 2:11, 12
Paul begins these verses by appealing to the Gentile believers in Ephesus to “remember” their condition outside of Christ. In a sense, this section of Ephesians 2:11, 12 is somewhat...
How Rich I Am! Ephesians 2:4-10
The late Joyce Shealy was an outstanding Christian singer. Her voice was that of an accomplished opera soprano. Trained at the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music and Indiana University, she...
Lent and the Spirit of the Age Ephesians 2:1-3
This blog essay is being released at the beginning of Lent. It is appropriate that we reflect on Lent and the call to discipleship, sacrifice, and attention to Christ that...
The Fullness of Christ Ephesians 1:22, 23
In beginning this closing portion of Ephesians 1, it is good to refresh our memory regarding the epoch changing impact of the resurrection of Jesus as Paul described it in...