Pray for me also, that I may be given the right words when I begin to speak—that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel. Ephesians 6:19 Into the Text The closings of Paul’s epistles are parts that many people quickly read over. They typically include Paul’s
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 Into the Text During Paul’s lifetime, Rome was the political superpower of the day. The Roman soldiers
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. Ephesians 6:12 Into the Text Every day, we are in a battle. It is a spiritual battle
Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people. Ephesians 6:7 Into the Text We come to another passage within Ephesians that to a 21st century reader can be confusing. Remember, Paul is calling believers to exhibit Christ in all of their earthly relationships. There are a few
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 Into the Text So far, Paul has taught how believers should conduct themselves within the church and within their marriages. He now extends his teaching to include the relationship between parents and their children as well
This mystery is great—but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:32 Into the Text Paul’s writing on marriage is two-fold. It is firstly a teaching about the right relationship between a husband and wife, but – in a much deeper and even mysterious
Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33 Into the Text As Paul continues to encourage Christians to unity and to reflect Christ in our relationships with one another, he moves into the
Therefore consider carefully how you live—not as unwise but as wise, taking advantage of every opportunity because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 Into the Text The Bible speaks a great deal about wisdom and our need for it. Someone who is wise has good judgment, uses knowledge appropriately,
For you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light. Ephesians 5:8 Into the Text Paul continues here to explain how and why believers are to live differently from the rest of the world. In this passage, he gives
Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Into the Text My mother loves to tell the story of how my brother and I