A Note from our Pastor: "Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:" ~ Ephesians 1:8-9 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, Let us not confine the incarnation of Jesus Christ to a... Continue Reading →
By the Blood – Ephesians 1:7
A Note from our Pastor: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;" ~ Ephesians 1:7 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, Redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. The blood of Jesus Christ is the efficacy of our salvation. It was not an offer made... Continue Reading →
Accepted – Ephesians 1:6
A Note from our Pastor: "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved." ~ Ephesians 1:6 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, Now in verse six of Ephesians one, the Apostle is going to conclude the thought (and sentence) he began in verse three. The building blocks... Continue Reading →
Adoption – Ephesians 1:5
A Note from our Pastor: "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will," ~ Ephesians 1:5 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, In this verse, the Apostle presents us with the concept of adoption. We are all likely familiar with the idea of adoption... Continue Reading →