Thoughts From The Bible

The twenty-sixth message from the book of Ephesians called, “ Be Strong in the Lord ” Our verses for today are found in Ephesians 6:10-18. In this passage we have several commands: be strong in the power of the Lord (vs. 10), put on the whole armour of God (vs. 11), stand fast (vs. 13-14), and pray always with watching (vs.18). These are strong commands for a serious reason: we must have these if...

The twenty-fifth message from the book of Ephesians: “ Obedience and Service. ” Our verses for today are found in Ephesians 6:1-9. This passage talks about being obedient to the authority that is set over us and serving as unto the Lord and not unto men. The first example is children obeying their parents, the second is servants obeying their masters, and last are masters obeying and serving their...

The twenty-fourth message from the book of Ephesians called, “ The Bride of Christ. ” Our verses for today are found in Ephesians 5:23-33. This is a wonderful passage about the bride of Christ. We looked last time at the practical aspect of the correct relationship between a husband and wife. Let’s now look at the spiritual and doctrinal application concerning the bride of Christ. Verse 27 tells u...

The twenty-third message from the book of Ephesians called, “ Husbands and Wives. ” Eph 5:21-22  Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. These verses talk about the responsibility of husbands and wives. Husbands and wives have different responsibilities before God and their spouse. They should both honor and love e...

The twenty-second message from the book of Ephesians, “ Filled with the Holy Spirit. ” Eph 5:18-21  And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Submitt...

The twenty-first message from the book of Ephesians, “Understanding the will of God.” Eph 5:16-17 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Verse 17 tells us to be wise—in understanding what the will of the Lord is. Today we will look at what the will of God is, how man has a free will, and yet God is still all-powerf...

The twentieth message from the book of Ephesians, “ Not Once Named. ” Eph 5:3-4  But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. This chapter starts by telling us to be followers of God and walk in love. It then tells us that th...

The nineteenth message from the book of Ephesians, “Inheriting the Kingdom of God. ” Eph 5:5-8  For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience . Be not ye therefore p...

The eighteenth message from the book of Ephesians, “ Forgiveness .” Eph. 4:31-32 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. The subject of forgiveness is a common one. Most of us learn about the importance of...

The seventeenth message from the book of Ephesians, “ A Generation that Grieves the Holy Spirit. " Eph 4:30  And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. In this verse, we are warned not to grieve the Holy Spirit that lives inside of us. To grieve means to cause great distress to someone, or to give someone a heavy burden. This is the only time in th...

The sixteenth message from the book of Ephesians, “ Labouring in a good thing. ” Eph 4:28  Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Labouring, or working, in life is something we all do (or should be doing). Life is full of work. It never seems to end and can get tiring and discouragin...

The fifteenth message from the book of Ephesians, “ Righteous Anger. " Eph 4:26-27  Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Is it always wrong or a sin to be angry? What does the Bible say about being angry? What does the Bible mean when it says “ Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: ”? In the Bible, we r...

The fourteenth message from the book of Ephesians, “ Speaking with grace ”. The Bible says “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt,...” What we say, and how we speak, is very important. The tongue is very powerful. It can be used for good or evil. It can encourage or discourage. It can build up someone or tear someone down. We need to be very careful with our speech. Everyone is...

The thirteenth message from the book of Ephesians, “ The Old man versus the New man ”.  In Ephesians 4:17-32 we read about the old man and the new man. We also see how the Gentiles walk and how a Christian should walk. The difference is stark. There is a clear line drawn between the two. But a Christian has a choice: walk after the Spirit or after the flesh, walk in the new man or the old, walk in...

The twelfth message from the book of Ephesians: the importance of the local church. What is the purpose of the local church? What kind of work should it be doing? Is the church a humanitarian organisation? Is it a select, private club? This short passage in the book of Ephesians tells us the purpose and work of a local church.  Jesus Christ gave His blood for, and died for, the Church, which is pa...

The eleventh message from the book of Ephesians. Ephesians chapter four marks a major change in the book. In the first three chapters, we read of our standing or position in the eyes of God, while chapters 4-6 are primarily about our state or condition before men. Let’s start today by reading the first 3 verses from chapter four. Ephesians chapter 4:1-3: Eph 4:1  I therefore, the prisoner of the L...

The tenth message from the book of Ephesians. Ephesians chapter four marks a major change in the book. In the first three chapters, we read of our standing or position in the eyes of God, while chapters 4-6 are primarily about our state or condition before men. Notice chapter four starts with “ I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are...

The ninth message from the book of Ephesians “What have you done with God’s grace” which is found in Ephesians 3:7, 8. Paul was given the grace of God in his life, just as all believers have. Why was this grace given to Paul according to Ephesians 3:8 ? That he should preach the gospel among the Gentiles. Let’s read Ephesians 3:7, 8: Eph 3:7-8  Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift...

The eighth message from the book of Ephesians “Christ dwelling in our hearts” which is found in Ephesians 3:12-20. Christ dwells in our hearts, giving us strength, faith, knowledge, love, and power. Being an effective Christian and minister for God requires us to have these things. We need the power and strength of God if we want to grow as His child and be used of Him.  In verse seven Paul states...

The seventh message from the book of Ephesians “A Mystery Revealed,” found in Ephesians 3:1-12. A Mystery Revealed (vs. 1-12) In the first twelve verses we read of a mystery that was hidden for thousands of years. This mystery was revealed to the apostle Paul. This mystery was not the church which is the body of Christ, for that was known before Paul was saved and started preaching. So what was th...

The sixth message from the book of Ephesians “Our Foundation” which is found in Ephesians 2:20-22. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:20-...

The fifth message from the book of Ephesians called “The children of God,” found in Ephesians 2:5-18. Chapter two starts with six things we had or were before we were born-again—before Jesus saved us. We looked at that last time. Today we will look at nine things we are given when Jesus Christ saves us. These are things we now have by the grace of God. What a blessing it is to know have peace with...

Chapter two starts with six things we had or were before we were born-again—before Jesus saved us. Later we read of seven things that a child of God has. Let’s look today at what we were or had before Jesus Christ saved us. These are things we had by nature, or birth without Christ. A person who is not saved or born-again is not a child of God. A person becomes a child of God by faith alone in Chr...

While on earth, in a body of human flesh, Jesus Christ as the Son of God submitted Himself to His Father and His humanity. But—He is now risen and God the Father has given Him His rightful throne in heaven. He has now assumed not only His humanity but deity. And one day He will sit and rule on His throne here on earth. Let’s look at the six things the Lord Jesus Christ has received from the Father...

Paul loved and prayed for the brethren at the church in Ephesus. He was thankful for their faith and love, he did not cease to pray for them, he desired they would be filled with the wisdom and knowledge of God, that they would know the hope and riches they can find in Christ, and last he desired they would have the power of God in their lives. Let’s strive to be thankful for and pray for all our...