The Book of Ephesians (Page 2)
The Book of Ephesians (48): Living by the Power of God
Ephesians 6:10-20 presents a picture of the power available to those who live by faith. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the Old Testament witnesses, the New Testament Hero, and the call to heroic living today. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
The Book of Ephesians (47): The Gospel, Slavery, and Work
From Ephesians 6:5-9, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the gospel, slavery, and employment. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
The Book of Ephesians (46): A Message for Fathers
In Ephesians 6:1-9, the Apostle Paul provides a word of instruction for all of us, but especially for fathers. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven highlights the task of fathers and the character of fathers in a Christian home. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the…
The Book of Ephesians (45): A Message for Children
Ephesians 6:1-3 explains God’s purpose in childhood. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers these questions: What does obedience mean? What is the goal of obedience? What is the first promise? What is the second promise? “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
The Book of Ephesians (44): The Profound Mystery of Marriage
Ephesians 5:22-33 explains that marriage is an earthly picture of the heavenly relationship of Christ and his church. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the tender call, love, and care of Christ, and the delightful submission of the church. “This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it…
The Book of Ephesians (43): The Loving Husband
In Ephesians 5:25–32, the apostle Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. From this text, listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches to husbands on how genuine strength is expressed, namely, in love that is sacrificial, sanctifying,…
The Book of Ephesians (42): The Lovely Wife
In Ephesians 5:22-24, the Apostle Paul instructs wives and husbands to model their relationship after Christ and his church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the divine hierarchy of marriage, the meaning and purpose of submission, and growth in loveliness.
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” (Col. 3:18)
The Book of Ephesians (41): A Call to Wisdom
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides a reason to walk carefully, making the best use of our time. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the walk of a fool, the walk of the wise, and fuel for wisdom: worship, thankfulness, and submission.
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.”
The Book of Ephesians (40): The Children of Light
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides the cure for the sickness of a world without light. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the power of spiritual darkness, the transforming power of light, the being of light, and the call to shine.
“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.…
The Book of Ephesians (39): Keeping Clean the House of God
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides guidelines for the believer’s Christian walk. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes empty words in the early church, the judgment of God’s Word, the shame of the world and of the church, and the talk of the world and of the church.
“Look carefully then how you walk……