Reformation Family Podcast

In this Sermon, we examine the Lord's Supper, and how it serves as a memorial for God's people, to beget remembrance of the work of Christ. We consider what it represents, as it celebrates that which the Passover points toward. Luke 22:7-20 “"Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover fo...

Paul brings Ephesians to a close, encouraging the Saints in Ephesus through his trusted brother, sharing news of the successes of the Gospel, and leaves them with a blessing of peace and eternal grace in Christ. Ephesians 6:21-24 ““So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.   I have sent him...

All Saints have been called to be living a life praying in the Spirit, with all supplication according to God’s will, bringing their requests boldly to God, who can sovereignly grant them. To that end, we are to pray for our fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as well as the Gospel proclamation which empowers us to kill sin, along with those who proclaim it. Ephesians 6:18 “praying at all...

God has granted prayer to be the means by which we put the armor of God on. We have been given access to God through Christ. Therefore, we are to pray in the Spirit, empowered by, directed by, and in intimate communion with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 6:18 “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making...

The believers faith protects them from the flaming darts of satan's schemes and temptations that seek to consume the believer. The Saints faith consists not only of truth, the object of faith, but also the exercise of faith, in clinging to the promises of God with hope. Ephesians 6:16 “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil...

Believers have been given peace with God through the work of Christ Jesus in the Gospel. Not only does that peace serve as the foundation upon which believers stand firm against sin and satan, but it also causes the believer to be ready to advance, offensively against the kingdom of darkness, through the proclamation of the Gospel. Ephesians 6:15 “and, as shoes for your feet, having put on th...

Paul commends the Christian soldier to take up the breastplate consisting of Christ's righteousness imputed to us through faith, in order to stand firm against the accusations and condemnation of the devil. Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness” Sermon - “The Breastplate of Righteousness” Series - “Ephesi...

In their fight against sin and the schemes of satan, believers must be strengthened by God, and equipped with armor. We first look at the belt of truth, and how it protects the believer from the manipulative lies, as well as the maligned and twisted truths which satan uses to lure the Christian to sin. Ephesians 6:13-14 “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand i...

Though the believer wages war with mighty spiritual foes — those foes have all been defeated through the victorious resurrection of Christ Jesus from the dead. The powers of sin and death have been destroyed through Christ, and we walk in the victory and freedom secured by our Triumphant King. Ephesians 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against...

The strength of the Lord, our union with Christ, and His victory over death, sin, and the devil, through His death and resurrection form the basis upon which believers engage in spiritual warfare, kill sin, and stand firm in Christ. Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ag...

Parents are not provoke their children to exasperation, discouraging disobedience. Rather, they are to raise their children through discipline, revealing God’s law, and through instruction, revealing God’s grace, that their parenting would evidence the Gospel in the life of the child. Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instru...

Not only does Paul exhort children to obey and honor their parents, but he encourages them with several motivations, as it glorifies God, it is righteous, and it comes along with the promise of God blessing obedience. Ultimately, children must be born again, as the new heart provides the very power through which they are enabled to obey unto the glory of God. Ephesians 6:1-3 “Children, obey your p...

As husbands and wives have been made one flesh, husbands are to nourish and cherish their wives, in the same way that Christ does the Church through covenant union with her, which was predestined from ages past - a union pictured by marriage,. Ephesians 5:28-33 “In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.   For no one ever ha...

Husbands are to love there wives unconditionally and sacrificially, as Christ loved the Church. The husband's love reflects the work of Christ for the redemption of his elect from eternity past to eternity future, as the husband serves and shepherds his wife. Ephesians 5:25-27 “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,   that he might sanctify her...

As God has ordained the order of authority in all spheres, wives are called to joyfully and willingly submit to the leadership of their husbands, who have been given authority in their homes, as they love their wife, reflecting the covenant love of Christ to the Church, through their headship in marriage. Ephesians 5:22-24 “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.   For&n...

Believers, having been filled with the spirit, submit to one another in humility, counting others more significant themselves, becoming servants to one another in love, motivated by the fear of Christ. Ephesians 5:21 “submitting to one another, out of reverence for Christ.” Sermon - “Submitting to One Another” Series - “Ephesians: Transformed By Truth” Speaker: Samuel Wente Grace Bible Church Webs...

Believers being filled with the Spirit are made to be grateful. We are to give thanks at all time and for all things. We give thanks to the Father through Christ Jesus the Son, our mediator, through whom we have eternal blessings worthy of eternal thanks. Ephesians 5:20, “giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” Sermon - “Giving Thanks” S...

As the Saints are filled with the Holy Spirit, He produces joy in them, causing them to sing! We are to sing in truth, edifying one another, and singing unto the glory of God in awe and adoration. Ephesians 5:19 “addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart” Sermon - “Sing to the Lord” Series - “Ephesians: Transformed By...

If we are to walk in the will of God, we must not walk in debauchery, but rather be being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, controlled, empowered, and guided by Him. Ephesians 5:18 “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit” Sermon - “Filled With the Spirit” Series - “Ephesians: Transformed By Truth” Speaker: Samuel Wente Grace Bib...

Having been made light, Saints are not to slumber, as they have been called to expose darkness. Therefore, they are to walk carefully, with purpose, pursuing wisdom, and taking advantage of each opportunity to preach the Gospel, that they would understand and walk in God’s will. Ephesians 5:15-17 “   Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,   making the best use of th...

As those transformed into light, we are to expose darkness, shining light on sin, leading those in darkness to conviction, and repentance through the power of the Gospel. Ephesians 5:11-14 "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, f...

We have been redeemed from darkness, and transformed into light. Therefore, we are to walk as children of light, in goodness, righteousness, and truth, discerning God's will, delighting in a life of obedience, pleasing to God, as those clothed in Christ's righteousness. Ephesians 5:6-10 “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon&nbsp...

As opposed to Christ's perfect selfless love, the world practices a counterfeit love, in the form of sexual immorality and covetousness, that must not be amongst God's people. Ephesians 5:3-6 “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, whic...

As those called to purity, we are to be imitators of God. Our imitation of God is rooted in our adoption as children of God, and is displayed through loving one another as Christ loved the Church. Ephesians 5:1-2 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.   And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to...

As those who have received the grace and mercy of God, we are called to walk in kindness and compassion toward one another. We are to forgive others as God first forgave us, and because he did so. Ephesians 4:31-32 “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.   Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as...