“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God…For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”—Ephesians 5:1-14
It is most important to take note that the attributes of God include His sacrificial kind and forgiving love. The Lord gives His mercy and grace to His children. His intention is that believers who have attained such love from our Father would give as He gives. Christians may show love, forgiveness, mercy and grace by walking in this love daily while avoiding immorality, covetousness and all uncleanliness. Living this pattern of life emulates and follows God’s purpose and holy radiant essence.
Pastor John Miller continues our study in the book of Ephesians with a message titled “Imitating Our Father” using Ephesians 5:1-14 as the scripture reference.
Imitating Our Father
Ephesians 5:1-14
June 22, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
Blessed In Christ
February 9, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ”—Ephesians 1:1-3 What wealth we have in Jesus and what blessings we possess. Paul the Apostle writes to the church in Ephesus bringing praise to God and blessing to the Lord’s own. The saints in Christ hear of such riches in Christ and the goodness of the Gospel of Salvation. Amongst the worlds, troubles the faithful live abundantly through grace in Christ Jesus. Pastor John Miller begins our study in the book of Ephesians with a message titled “Blessed in Christ” using Ephesians 1:1-3 as the scripture reference.
Chosen By The Father
February 16, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with this pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One-he loves”—Ephesians 1:4-6 It is the doctrine of election that says God chose you and I to Salvation. God is infinite in His sovereign purpose. His ways are immeasurable and endless. The act of His choosing those to salvation is in His purpose and for His intent. What wonderful blessing in Christ and what a glorious notion to know that before the world began God selected each believer to holiness, love and grace. Praise the Lord to His good will and Gospel inviting All! Pastor John Miller continues our study in the book of Ephesians with a message titled “Chosen By The Father” using Ephesians 1:4-6 as the scripture reference.
Redeemed by The Son
February 23, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory”—Ephesians 1 7 12 God redeemed us from sin, the law and its penalty, and Satan and death. The blood of Jesus Christ set each saved believer from damnation. Long before the cross, God purposed in eternity the blessing of Salvation. Before the Lord created anything, he declared and chose you and me for himself. What wealth in such a gift of eternal life. Can we understand this truth? Praise the Lord knowing this mystery of election and the future of grace conceived in eternity. Pastor John Miller continues our study in the book of Ephesians with a message titled “Redeemed by The Son” using Ephesians 1:7-12 as the scripture reference.