Welcome to a study in the book of Ephesians!

I'm so glad you decided to join me! God's Word is life to us! It is our instruction manuel for life. The Bible contains the "ABC's"of Christian living. Many times we struggle and struggle to live a godly life. God doesn't want you to struggle, but He does require us to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling". That just means work out that walk with Him individually. Figure out what to do and then do it! He has given you the answers in His book of books - the Bible! Let's discover what it is saying to you. Let the Holy Spirit teach you! By the way, you must be born again to understand this book.
How do you get "born again"? In John 3, Jesus says you must be born of the Spirit. That means your Spirit needs to be revived, brought to life. Only Jesus can do that!Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life". As a matter of fact, He also said that there was one way to the Father. That way was through Him. He wasn't just a prophet or good man. He is the Son of God. God created you. God loves you. God wants you to have a relationship with Him. How? One way. Believe. Believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Believe that He died on the cross to delete your sin and get you to a place where you can know God here on earth and see Him face to face when you die. That's it. Do it today!

Oh yes. Please comment on the posts! I would love to hear what God has revealed to you about Genesis! Let the journey begin!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Chapter One - EVIL

Go ahead and read the first chapter of Galatians. Love, love, love verse 4, Jesus giving Himself for our sin was meant to deliver us from the present evil age. Now that was written a long time ago when things weren't so evil. UHHH. Things have always been evil - since the fall of Adam. Ecclesiastes says there is nothing new under the sun. So there you go. The Bible is as relevant today as it has been since it was written (and before). "Deliver us from evil" - you've heard that in the Lord's prayer. This "age" of evil will not be over until Jesus comes again. God did not want to leave us in the state of being controlled by evil. This "evil age" has man steeped in evil and miserable in it. Man is literally controlled by it and no law is going to fix that. So, Paul addresses the saved Galatians and admonishes them for turning away from the amazing grace and following "another gospel". In verse 10, Paul realizes his message will not please men. Why? Because of self righteousness. That is a righteousness (or right standing with God) based on good works. It swells the ego and glorifies man. Not good. Not good at all. This revelation Paul preached came from Jesus. The law is not the way to heaven or to the way to a happy, full life. Lawgivers don't like that message - too bad!
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