The Letter to the Ephesians (2024)

The Church that Stands Firm Will Stand Firm

How Should Christians Look at Power in Authority?

We believe that every person can understand the Bible, because it adheres to the normal laws of written language. Every believer also has the Holy Spirit living inside them, helping them not only to understand but to accept the Bible as true.

Ephesians 6:5-9 can be a difficult passage for our modern mindset, with its instructions to masters and slaves. Some context may help.

Instructions to Families

Roles that Reflect Christ: Unity

Roles that Reflect Christ: Love

Roles that Reflect Christ: Submission

Humble Submission Pictures Christ

Walk in Wisdom

“What were you thinking?” If you’ve been asked this question, it’s probably not because you did something brilliant or helpful. Some of the most embarrassing, painful moments of our lives have been accompanied by this very question, because this question arises when something foolish takes place.

The Old Testament, especially the book of Proverbs, has much to say about the differences between wisdom and folly. In the New Testament, James 3:13-18 describes what a wise person looks like.

Ephesians 5:15-21 reminds us that the Christian’s life is to be marked by a change in how we live. Last week we read that we are to walk as children of light – there are things we should be doing and things we shouldn’t. Today we will continue on that theme of “walking,” emphasizing our need to walk in wisdom, as seen in verses 15-21.

“Walk as Children of Light”: The Christian’s Conspicuous Lifestyle

Reflecting God's love, holiness, and hope is our privilege to embrace and our purpose to fulfill.