Studies in Galatians and Ephesians
The posts listed here are studies in the letters of Paul the apostle to the Galatian and Ephesian churches.
- Galatians - Studies from Paul's letter to the Galatian churches
- Teaching a Different Gospel – Galatians 1:7-8 - February 7, 2018 - Paul's warning against teaching a different gospel is one that we all should pay attention to. We must be faithful to the Scriptures?
- By Revelation from Jesus Christ – Galatians 1:11-12 - June 12, 2022 - Paul makes it clear that the gospel he proclaimed was not a human invention. Rather, he had received it by a direct revelation from Jesus.
- Being Made New in Christ! – Galatians 2:20 - January 14, 2014 - It is tempting to think that all I need to do as a Christian is to tweak my life a bit. But in reality, we…
- Who Are the Children of Abraham – Galatians 3:7-9 - December 15, 2021 - Abraham's children include all of those who have faith in the Lord Jesus. It is not a matter of physical descent, but of faith.
- All One in Christ – Galatians 3:26-28 - February 9, 2018 - There are many things that divide us in the world. But as believers we have been baptised into Christ, and in him we are one.
- True Children of Abraham – Galatians 3:29 - November 8, 2021 - Who are Abraham's seed, children of the promise? All who are in Christ, regardless our ethnic background, inherit the promises made to him.
- When the Time Was Right – Galatians 4:4-5 - February 10, 2018 - Waiting can be hard. But God is not like us. He waited until the time was right before Jesus came into the world to redeem…
- Faith Expressing Itself Through Love – Galatians 5:6 - February 12, 2018 - We are not saved by anything we could possibly do, it is a work of God received by faith. A faith that expresses itself through…
- Serve One Another in Love – Galatians 5:13-14 - December 9, 2019 - We have been set free from the law. But not to do whatever we want. Instead, we have been set free so that we can…
- Walk by the Spirit – Galatians 5:16 - January 1, 2023 - As a believer, do you walk by the Spirit, or to satisfy your own desires? When you walk by the Spirit, his fruit will be…
- Warning Against Causing Division – Galatians 5:19-21 - May 6, 2019 - Scripture repeatedly warns against causing division with the body of Christ. Instead, we should seek to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit.
- The Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23 - February 13, 2018 - Exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit is only possible when we walk with the Spirit and let him work them out within our lives.
- Restoring the Fallen – Galatians 6:1-2 - February 14, 2018 - How do you respond to the brother or sister who has gotten caught up in sin? Paul calls on us to carefully seek to restore…
- Test Your Own Actions – Galatians 6:4-5 - June 20, 2022 - My natural tendency is to compare myself with other people. But it is much better to test your life and actions against God's calling for…
- Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good to All – Galatians 6:9-10 - November 11, 2019 - We are not saved by our works. But as those who are saved, we are called to do good to all people. Especially within the…
- Ephesians - Studies from Paul's letter to the Ephesians
- Every Spiritual Blessing – Ephesians 1:3 - February 15, 2018 - God gives his spiritual blessings to all those who are in Christ. Praise God for the many blessings he has given to us.
- Chosen in Christ to Be Holy and Blameless – Ephesians 1:4 - August 24, 2020 - We have been richly blessed spiritually when we are in Christ. In particular, we have been chosen to be seen as holy and blameless by…
- In Accordance with His Pleasure and Will – Ephesians 1:5 - January 13, 2023 - Paul tells us that all God has done for us is in accordance with his pleasure and will. He loves us and cares for us…
- Sealed by the Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14 - May 27, 2021 - Being sealed by the Holy Spirit is a spiritual blessing that offers proof of ownership and of the future I have with Him.
- Prayer for Spiritual Enlightenment – Ephesians 1:18-19 - February 16, 2018 - As you pray, seek spiritual enlightenment. To know the hope we have, our treasured place with God, and his power for us.
- Made Alive with Christ – Ephesians 2:4-5 - February 17, 2018 - I was lost in sin. But God, in his mercy, reached out to me with his offer of salvation and made me alive with Christ.…
- The Incomparable Riches of His Grace – Eph. 2:6-7 - December 30, 2019 - Even when I was dead, God raised me up with Christ. Why? To demonstrate the incomparable riches of his grace. Amazing!
- Saved by Grace, Not by Works – Ephesians 2:8-9 - September 7, 2020 - Many believe they can earn a place in heaven by doing enough good. But Scripture is clear that we are saved by grace, not by…
- Brought near by the Blood of Christ – Ephesians 2:12-13 - January 14, 2023 - I was lost and separated from the life of God. But I have been saved and brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
- The Wisdom of God: Revealed in the Church – Ephesians 3:10-11 - February 19, 2018 - Why did God create the universe? It appears that the production of his church was at the heart of his purpose. We are his masterpiece.
- Filled to the Measure – Ephesians 3:17-19 - February 20, 2018 - Be rooted in love to grasp the extent of God's love, fully experiencing his love. Then you can be filled to the measure with God's…
- Rooted and Established in Love – Ephesians 3:17b - November 25, 2019 - Paul prayed that we would be able to grasp and know the extent of Christ's unknowable love. But first, we need to be rooted in…
- Keep the Unity of the Spirit – Ephesians 4:3 - June 9, 2021 - Paul urges us all to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. That calls for active participation on our part.
- Church Growth – Ephesians 4:16 - February 21, 2018 - Church growth is dependent on Christ's equipping and leadership as well as each member faithfully doing their part.
- Put Off the Old Self – Ephesians 4:22-24 - October 7, 2019 - Paul calls on us to do a complete makeover. To put off the old self that is corrupted. And to put on a new self.…
- In Your Anger Do Not Sin – Ephesians 4:26-27 - January 16, 2023 - Anger itself is not a bad emotion. But we need to be careful that we do not hold on to our anger, and that we…
- Avoiding Unwholesome Talk – Ephesians 4:29 - February 23, 2018 - It is so easy to let our words be hurtful; unwholesome talk takes no effort at all. But how much better when our words are…
- Walk in the Way of Love – Ephesians 5:1-2 - February 24, 2018 - We are called to follow the example that Jesus set for us. As dearly loved children, walk in the way of love.
- Greed is a Form of Idolatry – Ephesians 5:5 - December 8, 2021 - Many of us live in societies that glorify accumulation of stuff. The more and bigger the better. But this greed is really a form of…
- Find Out What Pleases the Lord – Ephesians 5:8-10 - June 16, 2021 - Paul encourages us, now that we are light and not darkness, to find out what pleases the Lord. Seek to please him rather than self.
- Because the Days Are Evil – Ephesians 5:15-16 - January 18, 2023 - As believers, we are called to be careful in how we live our lives. The days are evil. So be wise and make the most…
- On Being Filled With the Spirit – Ephesians 5:18-20 - May 27, 2019 - Be filled with the Spirit, lifting your voices in song together with the church. And being thankful in all things, whether good or bad.
- Stand Your Ground – Ephesians 6:10-13 - November 9, 2013 - As followers of the Lord Jesus, we will face opposition. But we are called to put on the armor of God, and then to stand…
- The Belt of Truth Buckled Up – Ephesians 6:14a - July 29, 2019 - In the spiritual battle we are engaged in, the belt of truth is important. Stand in the truth. Do not let the enemy lead you…
- The Breastplate of Righteousness – Ephesians 6:14b - August 5, 2019 - Your enemy will attack relentlessly. So keep your breastplate of righteousness in place. Don't give the devil an opening to use against you.
- Feet Fitted with the Gospel of Peace – Ephesians 6:15 - August 12, 2019 - As believers, we are called to take the gospel of peace to all we encounter in the world. Share the message that will set people…
- Take Up the Shield of Faith – Ephesians 6:16 - August 19, 2019 - Our enemy, the devil, will be firing flaming arrows at us, seeking to cripple our effectiveness. Deflect them with the shield of faith.
- Take the Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:17a - August 26, 2019 - Put on the helmet of salvation, the hope of eternal life. It will protect you when life gets challenging. Keep your eyes fixed on the…
- The Sword of the Spirit – Ephesians 6:17b - September 2, 2019 - Take up the sword of the Spirit when engaging with the enemy. The Bible, when energized by the Spirit, is a formidable weapon.
- Always Keep On Praying – Ephesians 6:18 - June 26, 2022 - Paul's encouragement for us here is to always keep on praying for all of the Lord's people. Pray for their spiritual growth and life.
