In Eph. 5:7-10 Paul reminds of that we are “in Christ” and that our lives must reflect that identity. In the first of 4 short articles based on that theme he says that we must Display Our Lives By Not Joining Those in Darkness.” Paul has warned the Ephesian Christians and us that if we live […]
This is the last article in the section called “Exalting God, Not Idols.” Those who persist in the dark lifestyle in the previous verses, must know they will not inherit the kingdom iof God (cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21). We might ask the question, “Do Christians fall into condemnation for these sins? Yes, they do. Remember Paul […]
In verse 4, Paul lists three sins that should never characterize the life of a Christian. These are; Filthiness Foolish Talking Jesting. Each of these can include what we might call sub topics. Denny Petrillo, President of Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver, Wrote the following, “All three of the words used here are unique to […]