But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, Truth to Learn Because of God’s mercy we don’t get what we deserve. It’s not fair, it’s mercy! Behind the Words The word “rich” is translated from plousios, which is the condition of...
Ephesians 2:3 – Wrath Avoidance
among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, doing 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 for God’s wrath. Behind...
Ephesians 2:2 – Who’s Your Master?
in which you previously walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience, Truth to Learn Christians are no longer under Satan’s authority. We are now in God’s family and under...
Ephesians 2:1 – His Promised Resurrection
And you He made alive, being 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 Greek text. They were inserted in...
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 word “which” is translated from...
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 things physical and spiritual. ...
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 above” is translated from...
Ephesians 1:20 – Power In Action
Behind the Words “Worked” is translated from the same word as “working” in the previous verse. It is the word energeia. It refers to “active power” or “power in action.” Here it is expressed in the aorist tense indicating past action completed at a point in time (not a...
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, which is made up of...
Ephesians 1:18 – Two Great Truths
the eyes of your heart 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 the Holy Spirit reveals spiritual truth...