The concept of being "In Christ" is a foundational statement throughout all of Scripture, especially Paul's letter to the Ephesians – in fact, the
The Secret to Living a Holy Life
God is holy … and we are commanded to be holy as He is holy. But we are also told in Isaiah 64:6 that our best attempt to produce righteousness is
Live From a New Perspective (Ephesians 1:3)
As Christians, we have dual citizenship – we live physically on this earth, but we also dwell in Christ (spiritually) in the heavenly realms.
Resting in Green Pastures – a look at Psalm 23
As summer begins, we tend to take one of two approaches – either we rush through this season and Jesus takes a backseat, or we grow passive and
You Are Blessed (Ephesians 1:3)
God is blessed … and from that state of blessing, He blesses us. As Paul talks about this incredible reality in Ephesians 1:3, he reminds us that
The Judgment Seat of Christ (with Leonard Ravenhill)
Jonathan Edwards is famous for praying, "O God, stamp eternity upon my eyeballs." The plea was one for an eternal perspective. When we live with
Introducing Grace and Peace (Ephesians 1:2)
Walk into nearly any church and it won't take long before you hear the words "grace" and "peace" being thrown around – yet most of us don't understand
Jehovah Sabaoth – The Lord of Hosts (with Philip Hartman)
Over 285 times throughout Scripture, God gives His Name as "Jehovah Sabaoth" (The Lord of Hosts). The Name bespeaks of God's strength, power, and
Introductions (Ephesians 1:1-2)
Though it may sound like a simple introduction, Paul's prologue (or could be called the introduction or salutation) found in Ephesians 1:1-2, sets the