Category: Ephesians

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Setting the…

31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 4:31 In Ephesians chapter 4, we find a poignant scene unfolding in the early Christian community. The setting is a humble meeting place, likely a simple room in a…

16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is…

4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 2:4 In Ephesians chapter 2, the scene opens with a group of individuals gathered in a humble meeting room in the city of Ephesus. Among them are both Jewish and Gentile believers, who…

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple…

11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 1:11 In Ephesians chapter 1, we find a scene set in a grand and ornate meeting hall within a bustling city. The…

18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 6:18 In Ephesians chapter 6, we find the apostle Paul writing to the church in Ephesus about the spiritual battle believers face and…

18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 5:18 In Ephesians chapter 5, the scene is set in a humble meeting room within a bustling city. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow on the…

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 3:17 In Ephesians chapter 3, the scene unfolds in a humble yet serene setting. The apostle Paul, a prominent figure in spreading the teachings of Christianity, is surrounded by a small group…

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 3:14 In Ephesians chapter 3, the apostle Paul finds himself in a Roman prison, writing a letter to the church in Ephesus. As he sits in his dimly lit cell, the flickering flame of an oil lamp casting shadows…