The Book of Ephesians (Page 4)
The Book of Ephesians (28): Living a Worthy Life: Love, Patience, and Peace
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Paul continues his description of a healthy Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven prescribes the patient love and peaceful unity that is expected of all believers.
“With patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit…
The Book of Ephesians (27): Living a Worthy Life: Humility and Gentleness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, we learn that receiving salvation leads to the pursuit of a life worthy of our calling. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the manifold blessings of humility, the heart of humility, and the fruit of gentleness.
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have…
The Book of Ephesians (26): A Prayer for Strength
In Ephesians 3:14-21, the apostle Paul prays a prayer with several parts. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on these parts: a prayer for the power of the Holy Spirit, for the indwelling of Jesus Christ, and for the fullness of God.
“That according to the riches of his glory he may…
The Book of Ephesians (25): The Heavenly Testimony
From Ephesians 3:7-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven brings us this encouraging message. We learn of the eternal purpose realized in Christ, the eternal purpose of the church, and the eternal purpose of preaching.
“So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to…
The Book of Ephesians (24): Searching the Unsearchable
From Ephesians 3:7-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the Apostle Paul’s role as a minister. We learn the calling of a preacher, the ministry of a preacher, and the way of fruitful listening to preaching.
“This grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of…
The Book of Ephesians (23): The Mystery of Christ
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, preaching from Ephesians 3:1-6, focuses on the revelation of Jesus Christ. Listen as he preaches on the unfolding of the mystery of Jesus Christ, the mystery of being in Jesus Christ, and the mystery of Jesus Christ in us.
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is…
The Book of Ephesians (22): The Stewardship of God’s Grace
In Ephesians 3:1-6, we learn from the Apostle Paul the importance of using our spiritual gifts. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the purpose, requirement, and glory of grace stewardship.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
The Book of Ephesians (21): The Dwelling Place of God
In Ephesians 2:11-22, we learn how believers are being joined together, growing into a holy temple in the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the solid foundation, the unified construction, and the glorious habitation.
“In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for…
The Book of Ephesians (20): A New Family Name
Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven revisits Ephesians 2:11-22, which proclaims that believers have a new status as members of the household of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the believer’s change from being aliens to being household members in the household of God, and the duties of life for household members in the household of God.
“So then you are no…
The Book of Ephesians (19): A New Citizenship and a New Family Name
Ephesians 2:11-22 reveals the new status of believers in the Kingdom of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains how strangers become new citizens and how aliens become household members.
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members…