A Pastor’s Thoughts on Ephesians

Eph 4:13-16  “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by … Continue reading MAKING INCREASE OF THE BODY

Eph 4:11-12  “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:” In Ephesians 4:7-8, Paul begins to tell us about the gift of Christ and the gifts He gave … Continue reading GIFTS FOR THE EDIFYING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

Eph 4:9-10  “(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)” These verses are a parenthetical expression. They are a tangent thought not directly … Continue reading THAT HE MIGHT FILL ALL THINGS

Eph 4:7-8  “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.” We are one body, blessed, governed, and cared for by One Triune God. Though we are members of … Continue reading HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE

Eph 4:4-6  “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” As I considered these verses there was a word that came to mind; singularity. … Continue reading ONLY ONE

Eph 4:1-3   “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” In the close of the third chapter of … Continue reading WALK WORTHY OF THE VOCATION

Eph 3:20-21  “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” When we pray, do we have the view of God that Paul … Continue reading ABOVE ALL WE ASK OR THINK

Eph 3:17-19  “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of … Continue reading THE LOVE OF CHRIST, WHICH PASSES KNOWLEDGE

Eph 3:14-16  “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;” In verse thirteen, Paul expresses … Continue reading STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT

Eph 3:11-13  “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.” The manifold wisdom of God being seen by (“A primary preposition denoting … Continue reading BOLDNESS AND ACCESS BY THE FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST