Ephesians 2:3 - Wrath Avoidance among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. Truth to Learn Before we were saved we were destined...
Ephesians 2:2 – Who’s Your Master?
Ephesians 2:2 - Who's Your Master? in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, Truth to Learn Christians are no longer under Satan’s authority. We are...
Ephesians 2:1 – His Promised Resurrection
Ephesians 2:1 - His Promised Resurrection And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, Truth to Learn Through faith, God’s awesome power will be displayed in resurrecting us to eternal life in perfect bodies. Behind the Words The words “He made alive” are not in the...
Ephesians 1:23 – Spiritual Body Life
Ephesians 1:23 - Spiritual Body Life which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Truth to Learn All Christians are part of the body of Christ. As members of that body we each have a function to perform in the church. Behind the Words The...
Ephesians 1:22 – Supreme Authority
Ephesians 1:22 - Supreme Authority And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and He is now your supreme authority with regard to all...
Ephesians 1:21 – Powerful Proof
Ephesians 1:21 - Powerful Proof far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Truth to Learn Jesus’ resurrection is the proof of God’s resurrection promise. Behind the Words “Far...
Ephesians 1:20 – Power In Action
Ephesians 1:20 - Power In Action which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, Truth to Learn God demonstrated His power to the world for your sake. Behind the Words “Worked” is translated from the...
Ephesians 1:19 – Incredible Mighty Power!
Ephesians 1:19 - Incredible Mighty Power! and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power Truth to Learn God has already demonstrated how valuable we are to Him. Behind the Words “Exceeding” is from the Greek verb huperballō,...
Ephesians 1:18 – Two Great Truths
Ephesians 1:18 - Two Great Truths the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Truth to Learn There are two great truths here. The first is that...
Ephesians 1:17 – Seekers of Revelation
Ephesians 1:17 - Seekers of Revelation that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, Truth to Learn Christians should actively seek greater knowledge of God. Behind the Words The word “God”...
Ephesians 1:16 – Giving Thanks
Ephesians 1:16 - Giving Thanks do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: Truth to Learn Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. Behind the Words “Cease” is from the Greek word pauō, meaning “to stop” or “to pause.” It is...
Ephesians 1:15 – Noteworthy Faith
Ephesians 1:15 - Noteworthy Faith Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, Truth to Learn Some people show their faith in everything they do. Behind the Words The words “after I heard” are translated from the verb...
Ephesians 1:14 – Our Eternal Guarantee
Ephesians 1:14 - Our Eternal Guarantee who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn If you are saved, you are permanently saved. Behind the Words “Guarantee” is translated from the Greek word arrabōn, which is...
Ephesians 1:13 – Seal of Approval
Ephesians 1:13 - Seal of Approval In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Truth to Learn God has branded us as His property and His children....
Ephesians 1:12 – Hopeful Expectation
Ephesians 1:12 - Hopeful Expectation that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn The hope of all Christians is Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. Behind the Words “Christ” is transliterated from the Greek word christos, which is based on the...
Ephesians 1:11 – His Free Will
Ephesians 1:11 - His Free Will In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, Truth to Learn All of the aspects of our salvation have come about because God determined them...
Ephesians 1:10 – His Eternal Plan
Ephesians 1:10 - His Eternal Plan that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him. Truth to Learn God has a plan for time and eternity. Behind the...
Ephesians 1:9 – Lord Over All
Ephesians 1:9 - Lord Over All having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, Truth to Learn God is completely sovereign. He does according to His own will. Behind the Words The words “having made known” are from...
Ephesians 1:8 – Abundant Grace
Ephesians 1:8 - Abundant Grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, Truth to Learn God gives us an abundant supply of His grace. Behind the Words “Made to abound” is translated from perisseuō, which is built upon the preposition peri, meaning “over” or “above.”...
Ephesians 1:7 – Far, Far Away
Ephesians 1:7 - Far, Far Away In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace Truth to Learn Our sin penalty is paid and our sins are thrown-away. Behind the Words The word “redemption” is from apolutrōsis. This compound word...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
Ephesians 1:6 - Amazing Grace to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. Truth to Learn God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
Ephesians 1:5 – Holy Adoption
Ephesians 1:5 - Holy Adoption having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, Truth to Learn Not only has God chosen us, He also has adopted us. Behind the Words “Having predestined” is the translation of the verb...
Ephesians 1:4 – God’s Choice
Ephesians 1:4 - God's Choice just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, Truth to Learn God chose those who would accept Christ as Savior. Behind the Words “Chose” is translated from the...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Ephesians 1:3 - Spiritual Blessings Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has blessed us with spiritual blessings. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed”...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Ephesians 1:2 - Grace and Peace Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from...
Ephesians 1:1 – Paul’s Letter to You
Ephesians 1:1 - Paul's Letter to You Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Truth to Learn If you are a Christian, this letter was written to you! Behind the Words “Apostle” is transliterated...
Ephesians – Introduction
Ephesians - Introduction The City of Ephesus The city of Ephesus was located on the eastern coast of Asia Minor (present day Turkey). It was nearly 200 miles due east from Athens across the Aegean Sea. This very large metropolis, located on the Cayster river, was the capital of the...
Romans 16:27 – To God Be The Glory!
Romans 16:27 - To God Be The Glory! to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres...
Romans 16:26 – Gospel Proclamation
Romans 16:26 - Gospel Proclamation but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith— Truth to Learn We all need to be preaching the gospel message. Behind the Words The words “made...
Romans 16:25 – Stabilizing Power
Romans 16:25 - Stabilizing Power Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began Truth to Learn The power of God is revealed in the gospel message....
Romans 16:24 – Precious, Sacred, and True
Romans 16:24- Precious, Sacred, and True The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn We have the genuine Word of God. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from charis. This is the noun form of the verb chairō, meaning “to be full of...