Tag Archives: Ephesians

Paul Becomes Practical

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give … Continue reading →

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Well…?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of … Continue reading →

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Maturity!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 4:7-16 Paul continues in this passage, moving on from unity in the Body of Christ into spiritual maturity. In verses 7-10, he discusses the fact that Jesus has risen to the highest position in the heavens, after having come … Continue reading →

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Unity!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond … Continue reading →

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:14-21 This morning’s text is a prayer that Paul gave for the Ephesians, a prayer of power and of selfless love for the saints, a prayer that deserves our review and emulation. Notice that as he begins this prayer, … Continue reading →

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God Has a Plan

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:1-13 Isn’t this an interesting little chunk? Paul mentions “mysteries” several times here, and likens these “mysteries” to the “administration of God’s grace”; what could he be referring to? He mentions a mystery that was made known to him … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation in Christ

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:11-22 Paul, in these verses, completes the picture he began in the first 10 verses of this chapter that we covered in yesterday’s post, by tying together the picture of God’s redemption and reconciliation of all people. It is … Continue reading →

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Alive!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:1-10 After several days of dealing with “technical issues,” let’s try this again! Beginning here in chapter two, Paul reminds us of how we have been made alive in Christ. It’s a funny thing, but I nearly added … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Power and Potential

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul continues his opening of this letter by moving on from the glorious things he has been saying about our redemption into giving thanks for it. Yet as we continue reading this section, I’m sure that you, like … Continue reading →

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A Guarantee

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for … Continue reading →