In this passage, Paul describes the themes of light and darkness by contrasting the works of darkness and the fruit of the Spirit. In Eph 5:8 he writes, “For you were once darkness.” Paul does not say that Christians are walking in darkness. Rather he uses the term “once.” What did he mean by that […]
Love Like The Son (Eph. 5:2) In Eph. 5:2, Paul references the cross of Christ as he writes about love. To understand the Father’s love for us we must center our thoughts on the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is the imitator of the Father (John 14:9). We want to consider 3 aspects of […]
The above quotation you will recognize as being from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. This Memorial Day may we be reminded of our heritage and the sacrifices of human blood that have been made to assure freedom for our nation, and for others as well. If there is anything more tragic than such sacrifices, it would be […]