The Book of Ephesians (Page 3)
The Book of Ephesians (38): Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:1-2 teaches believers to imitate God by walking in Christ’s footsteps. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the love of our adopting Father, the love of the sacrificing Son, and God’s great delight.
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to…
The Book of Ephesians (37): Guided by the Spirit
Ephesians 4:17-32 emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit to enable the believer to live in fellowship with Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains grieving or pleasing the Holy Spirit, putting away passions of the flesh, and putting on the way of the Spirit.
“Be kind to one another,…
The Book of Ephesians (36): Generosity in Giving and Grace
Ephesians 4:17-32 presents an economy based on working in God’s kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the economy of God’s kingdom and following Christ in our labor, our giving, and spreading grace.
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you…
The Book of Ephesians (35): Renewed in Speech and Anger
Ephesians 4:17-32 guides the believer to Christ-like behavior. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven clarifies this new life in Christ: speaking like Christ, being angry like Christ, reconciling like Christ, and resisting the devil-like Christ.
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your…
The Book of Ephesians (34): Transformation in the School of Christ
Ephesians 4:20-24 describes the transformation turning from a life of sin to a life walking in the footsteps of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents a short re-cap, the school of Christ, taking off the old self, and putting on the new self.
“Put on the new self, created after the…
The Book of Ephesians (33): The Life Without God
Ephesians 4:17-24 paints a grim picture of life without God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven defines a mind without God, a heart without God, and a life without God.
“For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
The Book of Ephesians (32): The Interdependent Body of Christ
Ephesians 4:1-16 answers the question, “Which is more important: love or truth?” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the family of believers: dependent on one another, responsible for one another, and growing up to love one another.
“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way…
The Book of Ephesians (31): The Church Navigators
Ephesians 4:1-16 teaches that God builds his church and gives gifts to the members so they can be navigators. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the bumpy road of human cunning, the highway to the fullness of Christ, and the navigators of Zion.
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry,…
The Book of Ephesians (30): Christ, the Maker of Giftedness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, Jesus quotes Psalm 68 to make clear the basis of spiritual gifts received by every believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes a gift for each one, gifts received or given, and gifted by Christ’s design.
“When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave…
The Book of Ephesians (29): Overwhelming Oneness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the apostle Paul emphasizes the unity believers have in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains we are one people, with one future, and with one God.
“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one…