Posted in General on February 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The fall plunged mankind into a state of sin and misery. Communion with God was broken, and sinful man now needed a way to approach God, with his sins covered. With the provision of clothes of skin for Adam and Eve (Gen. 3:21), the necessity of substitutionary blood sacrifice was, at least, foreshadowed. The man-made [...]
Posted in Ephesians on February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador [...]
Posted in Ephesians on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having [...]
Posted in Ephesians on February 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-11)
In this final section of his letter to the Ephesians, Paul issues a call to arms. During his earthly ministry, Jesus [...]
