The joke goes something like this: 1. It’s the only chance we’ve got! 2. Surely, you jest. 1. No, I never jest. And, don’t call me Shirley. Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting—all of which are out of character—but rather thanksgiving. Ephesians 5:4 American culture—especially—has become a platform for …
One of the longest, run-on sentences (in the original Greek) in the entire New Testament is found in the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Read it slowly so as to absorb the flavor of Paul’s original passion. NOTE: I’ve taken the liberty of modifying the ESV version slightly, eliminating some punctuation marks, …
In Part 1 (if you’ve not read it, you should; it will offer you additional background for what we’re about to do in this part, click here for Part 1), I presented the need we have to always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.“ 1 Peter 3:15 The …
The World is at War The weapons we [believers] fight with are not the weapons of the world. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) We are warriors for the cross of Christ, called to carry the gospel of peace. (Ephesians 6:11-17) The world is blind to God. We all were once there. Show compassion on them. (2 Corinthians …