At this juncture in his epistle, Paul has reached his points of application. He has written of the spiritual blessings in Christ, the way in which the Ephesians were redeemed, and God’s use of himself in the revelation of the mystery, along with his prayer for the Ephesians’ realization and appropriation of the strength offered …
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Up to this point, the inspired Apostle had discussed God’s plan of salvation, the structure of His church, the need for moral living, and the correct way to act in various relationships. In conclusion to this great epistle, Paul boils everything down to the great struggle the church, and individual Christians are having to endure. …
Continue reading Ephesians 6:10-13The apostle Paul used figurative language in the text to describe the relationship between those of like precious faith, and their relationship to God. The recipients were “once Gentiles in the flesh” (v. 11) but have been “brought near by the blood of Christ” (v. 13). As a result, they are: “Citizens with the saints” …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22In the given text, Paul gives an analogy between the marriage relationship, and Christ’s relationship with the church. While Paul is speaking concerning “Christ and the church” (v. 32), the principles contained in the analogy are to be taken as divine instruction from God on how a marriage works. The relationship a wife has to …
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