No confidence in the flesh (v1-6) Men by nature are arrogant and proud of what we accomplished in the flesh. Men also have the tendency to put our confidence, or to depend on our earthly experience, social status, power and money. Paul had many reasons to put his confidence in the flesh, but praise God he did not! Believers ought […]
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United In Christ (1-5) Paul’s joy is complete (v2) when he sees the Church of Christ is united in Christ (v1). What is the meaning of united in Christ? It is when all believers think like Christ, with the love of Christ, are one in spirit, have their purpose in Christ, and have the attitude of humility as Christ (v5). […]
The church in Philippi Paul responded to the vision of Philippi and went to Philippi on his second missionary trip (Act 16:10). Paul preached the gospel to Lydia and her family and the Philippian jailer and his family. They responded to the gospel (Acts 16:33) and was baptized, that was the beginning of the church in Philippi. It became the […]
Authors Paul and Timothy Recipients All the saints, overseers and deacons. These are the members of a local church. Thanksgiving and Prayers (v1-11) v3: how often do we remember other believers in our prayers? v3: Do you thank God in your prayers? Or do you just know how to ask God for things? v4: There are times we pray with […]
Background and Overview After Paul talks about husband and wife, he continues to give two examples of the life of believer who is filled with the Spirit (5:18), the relationship between parents and children, and between masters and slaves. Full Armor of God Belt of truth: The belt holds the other parts of the armor together, including the sword.Satan is […]
Background Division Be imiators of God (v1-21) Walk in love (v2), for God is love (1 John 4:8) Walk as children of light (v8), for God is light (1 John 1:5) Walk in wisdom (v15), for God is truth (1 John 5:6) Husband and wife is the shadow of Christ and His church (V21-33) Exposition
Background Christ has ascended into the highest heaven (v10). He then gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to His church (v11), to prepare God’s people for the works of service. When God’s people, the body of Christ functions normally, with each member exercising their own spiritual gifts, the body of Christ will be built up. The body of Christ will […]
Background God’s eternal purpose which He accomplished is Christ Jesus (v11) is that the manifold wisdom of God may now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places (v10). The rulers and authorities are referring to the angels, both good and the fallen angels. On Paul’s second prayer in Ephesians, he prayed about four requests, which […]
Background and Overview The chapter tells us about our positions in Christ. First, we are lived in Christ (v5). Second, we are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (v6). Third, we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ (v10). Four, we are one on Christ, gentiles and Jews as one (v14). Five, we are fellow citizens in God’s kingdom. Sixth, […]
Background and Overview In Chapter 1, Paul reveals to the church the Eternal Purpose of God. The main verses are verse 9 and 10. God only has one Eternal Purpose. He set this purpose according to His own good pleasure (v9). His eternal purpose was a mystery since the beginning of time (v9), but know is revealed to the church. […]