Bible Dig into Ephesus (Ephesians 1:19-23)

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

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

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