Find Out What Pleases the Lord – Ephesians 5:8-10
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.
Ephesians
Studies from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
Keep the Unity of the Spirit – Ephesians 4:3
Paul urges us all to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. That calls for active participation on our part.
Sealed by the Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14
Being sealed by the Holy Spirit is a spiritual blessing that offers proof of ownership and of the future I have with Him.
Saved by Grace, Not by Works – Ephesians 2:8-9
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 works.
Chosen in Christ to Be Holy and Blameless – Ephesians 1:4
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 God.
The Incomparable Riches of His Grace – Ephesians 2:6-7
Even when I was dead, God raised me up with Christ. Why? To demonstrate the incomparable riches of his grace to me throughout eternity. Amazing!
Rooted and Established in Love – Ephesians 3:17b
Paul prays that we would be able to grasp the extent of Christ’s love, and to know that unknowable love. But first we need to be rooted in love.
Put Off the Old Self – Ephesians 4:22-24
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. A self created by God to be holy.
The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God – Ephesians 6:17b
Take up the sword of the Spirit when engaging with the enemy. The Bible, when energized by the Spirit, is a formidable weapon in spiritual warfare.
Take the Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:17a
Put on the helmet of salvation, the hope of eternal life. It will protect you from doubt when life gets challenging. Keep your eyes fixed on the goal.