After this, the people see a Powerful Prophet, and their future king. Finally, they could get their nation back after 765 years for Samaria (what use to be the northern kingdom of Israel (Assyria) and 620 years for Judah (Babylon))
While we could easily take the issue of the Armor of God as a war with dark powers, we often look past the things that these verses of Scripture are talking about. The premise of the dark power that we are battling against, Paul sets up in the preceding verses. They are ALL RELATIONAL:
We must imitate God? Isn’t this odd? But when you break it down, isn’t this what we are to do? Think of it this way instead. Check out the latest fad of “imitation” foods.
Okay, you say that Jesus is your Savior, how should you live? (vs. 1-3)
Guess what, He is not just your Savior, His gift is available to everyone! (vs. 4-6)
A Walk-Through Ephesus:
The Mystery of Grace for All!
Ephesians 3:2-13
A Kingdom Without Borders
What was once a mystery for everyone is now an uncommon knowledge. While most of the world scrambles trying to find meaning presently, there are some who are enlightened. How do we attain this knowledge?
COMPASSION LAMENTATIONS 3:22-24 Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” רַחַם-racham-rakh’-am-From H7355; compassion (in the plural); by extension the womb (as cherishing the … [Read more…]
The definition of re-creation is commonly done in two types of transitive verbs. One defines re-creation as refresh while another defines it as to create again. While these definitions on the surface appear similar, their applications are quite different.
A good conscience means that I look at everyone differently, even myself. The Spirit is helping me deal with all my specks and logs, so much so, that I do not bother pointing out specks in others. If there is no judgement if I live by the Spirit, why should I judge others? The Spirit being lived out in me may be the GOOD that helps someone else’s conscience to become good too! Only Jesus can do that!