Ephesians- Chapter 4- Lesson 4- Verses 23- 29

  Verse 23 I) And be renewed- made new again II) In the spirit of your mind- Paul has revealed the thought patterns and corresponding practices of the undegenerated (lost) man.  Now he tells men with new hearts to retrain their thought patterns to match the new creature they have become. 2… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 4- Lesson 3- Verses 17-22

Verse 17- 19 I) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord A) I say- state as a matter of teaching B) Testify- in the Lord, not of the Lord.  This is seems to suggest Paul knew that he had the witness of God backing or giving authority to what he is… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 4- Lesson 2- Verses 7-16

    Verses 7-10 I) Unto every one of us- God is no respecter of persons, therefore all saints receive alike. II) Grace is given according to a measure- That measure is the gift of Christ  Romans 10: 32 III) Gave gifts unto men- Psalm 68: 18 A) Received gifts for men- with idea… Continue reading

What God Hath Joined Together

The last of April I had the privilege to officiate our youngest son’s wedding ceremony and what a joyful time it was!  He gained a beautiful young lady for a wife and we a precious new family member.  I could not help but think about the seriousness of our Lord’s words in Matthew 19:6, stating… Continue reading