remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. Ephesians 2:12 NIV A romantic notion drove a young couple to an island to start a new life together. But very soon they... Continue Reading →
Grace
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- Ephesians 2:8 The man never had the American dream of becoming a professional sportsman. He had never thought of being accepted into the National League. But he got the call. They desperately needed... Continue Reading →
Seated With Christ
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, Ephesians 2:6 NIV Their parents took them to church when they were young. They came from humble farming backgrounds. At night, after the chores were all done, they were taught to pray. They would call... Continue Reading →
Because of God´s Love
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, Ephesians 2:4 NIV He stumbled home early one morning after staying out all night. Now that the laughter of the party had died down, all he could think of was going to sleep. But as he neared his house, he... Continue Reading →
The One Far Above
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians 1:21 NIV A man wanted to pray with visitors that had come to study the Bible with him. But they said that they would... Continue Reading →
Ask God For
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 There was once a youth retreat organized in a safari camp in Africa. Accompanying the youths were several adults and one grandmother. ... Continue Reading →
Marked in Christ
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13 NIV Two men were working in Asia in a remote and luxurious resort. The complex included many hotels, apartments... Continue Reading →
Mystery Made Known
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, Ephesians 1:9 NIV A professional mascot in the NBA once did a sketch during one of his team´s home games. An evil magician tied up the mascot and took him to the middle of... Continue Reading →
To Be Adopted
he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will Ephesians 1:5 NIV They took a teenaged boy from a different country into their home. They treated him as if he were their own son. He had his own family back in his own country,... Continue Reading →
