As we begin our study of the fifth chapter of Ephesians, Paul continues on with the subject matter of chapter four and how we relate to one another and then begins to relate this same evidence of laying down our lives to marriage and just about every other relationship. To read Ephesians, you cannot escape how important it is for the body of Christ, on all levels, to be joined and jointed by the Spirit to adequately and accurately express Christ and His ecclesia.
There is no doubt that the success and powerful impact of the ecclesia in Ephesus was built on the foundation of oneness and unity, tightly guarded by the apostles and fathering leaders assigned to this powerful expression of the kingdom of heaven being established in the earth.
May we be just as focused and committed to the unity of our ecclesia and the body of Christ at large!!
Blessings,
Atm
Ephesians 5:1-2
The Body of Christ Being Joined and Jointed By the Spirit
August 22, 2022 • Apostle Todd Murner • Ephesians 5:1–2
Ephesians 6:23-24
December 19, 2022 • Apostle Todd Murner • Ephesians 6:23–24
I'm not sure how we managed to finish our inductive Bible study for the book of Ephesians with the ending of the calendar year, but this is our last verse-by-verse study. I hope this study has been as rewarding for you as it has for me in delving into the relationship that Paul, an apostle of Christ, enjoyed with a group of people to whom he presented the gospel and good news of Yahshua. I thought I knew all about the letter to the Ephesians, being one of my favorites, but coming to a realization that there is so much more as you dig into the deeper meaning of the message Paul was conveying to his dear loved ones in the faith. Today's passage covers his final farewell but is chocked full of meaningful words that one must understand from a kingdom perspective to derive the full measure and meaning of what the Spirit was saying through Paul. I hope you've enjoyed this study and I would love to hear some feedback. Also, don't worry if you weren't able to dig into these studies week-by-week...they are timeless truths that will be waiting on you when you get the time. Blessings, Atm mailto:atm@therocknwa.com
Ephesians 6:19-20
December 12, 2022 • Apostle Todd Murner • Ephesians 6:19–20
“The Advent of Yahshua the Christ (Christmas) is the acknowledgment and subsequent celebration of Yahshua’s first coming (appearing) and signals a preparation for His second coming.” As apostle Paul finalizes his letter to the ecclesia at Ephesus, his attention turns to not only their protection through the armor of YHWH by putting on Christ, but also their continuation as an ecclesia, affecting and influencing the region through Kingdom culture. Paul reminds them of their identity as ambassadors and the paramount importance of preaching the gospel of the kingdom with boldness. While the gospel is the good news of Yahshua's life, ministry, death, burial, resurrection and ascension, Paul also introduces the spiritual mystery that religion would explain away by institutionalizing and organizing kingdom expression through the "church" and doing away with the oikos (household of faith) and ecclesia (governmental, legislative and judicial expression of the King and His kingdom). Finally, if our goal is not to prepare the earth to receive her KING and His kingdom come, then preaching the gospel is nonsense and establishing the ecclesia is futile. Consequently, Paul is leaving his beloved Ephesians with a prayer request for boldness to continue, despite one's circumstances. He is thoroughly convinced of Yahshua's return and is preparing a remnant people to be faithful from generation to generation. Blessings, Atm
Ephesians 6:17-18
December 5, 2022 • Apostle Todd Murner • Ephesians 6:17–18
Our inductive Bible study of the book of Ephesians is coming to a close. Historically, the writer of an epistle leaves very important instructions to be considered toward the end of the letter to make sure they are remembered. Paul is definitely doing the same with his readers to prepare and be equipped with the full armor of Yahweh by PUTTING ON CHRIST. Each piece of armor is a feature and facet of Christ that is indispensable to our success in presenting Christ in His fullness to a desperate and lawless world. Now, more so than any other era in time, we need to be fully protected and empowered by the Christ anointing. Unity within our ranks is of paramount importance. Maturity for every member of the body is necessary for successful completion of the assignments with which we've been entrusted. Come on sons and daughters...let's get this done for KING YAHSHUA!!!