Category Archives: EPHESIANS

The Blessings of Redemption 1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To thesaints (God’s people)who are at Ephesus and are faithfulandloyalandsteadfast in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual […]

Made Alive in Christ 1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] deadandseparated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the […]

Paul’s Stewardship 1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles– 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit; 3 […]

Unity of the Spirit 1 So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior–a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], […]

Be Imitators of God 1 Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 and walkcontinuallyin love [that is, value one another–practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and […]

Family Relationships 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline]. 2 Honor[esteem, value as precious]your father and your mother[and be respectful to them]–this is the first commandment with a promise– 3 so that it may […]