Paul’s very formal letter to the Ephesians focuses on the core of what it means to be a Christian. Paul talks about both faith and the practice of faith that doesn’t change regardless of any issues or problems in the community. His first three chapters explain God’s creation of a holy people through the death… Read More
Kathie’s Dig into Ephesians 1:7-12
Here’s what I know for sure: I am chosen by God, I am a child of the King, I am redeemed by His blood, I have an inheritance as a child of God, and the Holy Spirit lives in me. What an exciting and freeing message of the Gospel, and it’s available to everyone. 7-10… Read More
Bible Dig into Ephesus (Ephesians 1:7-12)
The church in Ephesus was ethnically diverse, as was the population of this city and was dominated by the Greek culture of the day. Paul preaches to Gentile and Jews using the same language of “redemption” that before this time was previously only applied to the Jews. The Greco-Roman world understood the concept of redemption… Read More
Dig into Romans with Me (Week 17: Romans 7)
What does it mean to no longer be slaves? Perhaps you didn’t even know you were one. Can we now do whatever we want to do whenever we want to do it? That is what the world views as freedom. But, what does God say? 1Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the… Read More
Kathie’s Bible Digs (Week 16-Romans 6:15-23)
You become the slave of whatever you choose to obey Romans 6:15, NLT When we offer something for sale, we usually give it to the highest bidder. However, if what we are selling is precious to us, we also take into account how well it will be taken care of and what it’s future will… Read More
Dig into Romans with Me (Week 16-Romans 6:15-23)
Through God’s grace, we have a choice–we can choose our Master. And what we choose has both immediate and eternal consequences. 15 Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! 16 Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose… Read More