Tag: ephesians
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Because the days are evil – 4 – The Devil made me do it.
and do not give the devil an opportunity. Ephesians 4:27 The Lie of the Devil There’s an iconic TV character who we know for a common excuse for sin, “the devil made me do it.” We laughed because we have heard it (or something like it) from our friends and loved ones so many times.…
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Because the days are evil – 1
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 NKJV Intro to October series on evil Choose any month of the calendar year and assign it to good or evil. The newness of our January resolutions seem to evoke a new good…
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Jude -3- Apostates
Why did Jude write to the churches about apostasy? What is apostasy and how do we recognize apostates? As we learned previously in the study of Jude’s reason for exhortation, certain intruders have joined the churches to which he writes. Jude describes them as ungodly people who pervert God’s grace. He accuses these apostates of…
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Do not lose heart over tribulations & sufferings – 2
Paul’s encouragement for the church at Ephesus ‘Faint not at my tribulations or do not ‘lose heart over what I am suffering for you.’ The Apostle Paul writes these words differing some by translation [KJV or ESV]. διὸ αἰτοῦμαι μὴ ἐκκακεῖν ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσίν μου ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ἥτιςἐστὶν δόξα ὑμῶν – Ephesians 3:13 Do you lose…
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Do not lose heart over tribulations & sufferings – 1
Faint Not Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. – Ephesians 3:13 KJV The Apostle Paul encourages a church of central importance with a letter written to followers looking toward an uncertain future. His comforting call from one saint to another urges them to not lose heart…
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The Last Supper + Communion + a Family Meal
Maundy Thursday – The Last Supper The following is an UPDATED post from Maundy Thursday of Holy Week in the year of our Lord 2015 about the Last Supper of Jesus and the Twelve and communion of the saints of the Church. – RH Even my close friend in whom I trusted,who ate my bread,…
