Paul Emphasis on Prayer (Eph. 1:15-16) Ephesians 1:15-23 emphasize the importance of prayer on the life of a Christian. As in most of Paul’s epistles he tells his readers, whether an individual or a congregation that he is constantly praying for them. He says in Eph. 1:16, “[I] do not cease to give thanks for you, […]
We Have Received The Guarantee of Our Inheritance (Eph. 1:13-14) In Eph. 1:13-14 we learn about the blessings we receive from the Holy Spirit. Christians receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit when they are immersed into Christ (Acts 2:38). Paul says that unless we have the Holy Spirit we are not a […]
Thought # 4 — In Him We Have Obtained an Inheritance (Eph. 1:11-12) When we read through the book of Ephesians, we see many key words or phrases. In the first chapter, as well as other chapters, we see the words, “in Christ;” and “in Him.” This tells us that there is a great […]