Tag Archives: Dividing the Word

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 In Christ – Continued From Last Lesson: Indeed, it is for this very purpose that God blesses us, that we might praise His wonderful and glorious name! Every spiritual blessing is ours in Christ, and according … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 In Christ – Continued “Every spiritual blessing” is ours only “in Christ.” The Christian faith and the Christian life are all rooted and grounded in Jesus. This is what Paul is getting at in that difficult … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Assurance (verses 13-14) So then, in verses 13-14, Paul reminds his readers that this inheritance cannot be taken away. For, when we believed, we were “sealed with the Holy Spirit of … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Redemption (verse 7) In Jesus, Paul reminds us, we have “redemption through His blood.” Redemption is a slave-market term. In the ancient world, if a person desired to grant freedom to … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Predestination (verses 4-5) We are in the kingdom, we possess spiritual blessings, we are in Christ, Paul writes, not because we first chose God, but because “He chose us.” Nor did … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 “Blessing” is not an unfamiliar term for today’s Christians. If we look through the bestsellers at many Christian bookstores, or watch much Christian television, we are likely to find the word sprinkled quite liberally into sermons … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The Scriptures are profitable (verse 16b). They are “profitable for doctrine” (what is right), for “reproof” (what is not … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The Scriptures lead us to salvation (verse 15b). We are not saved by believing in the Bible, the book … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The only way to defeat Satan’s lies is with God’s truth. “Thus says the Lord!” is the final answer to every … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Follow Those Who Are True Please read 2 Timothy 3:10-12 for background to this section. Paul turned from the false leaders to remind Timothy that he (Paul) had been a faithful servant of God. It … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Turn Away from the False – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 for background to this section. Their converts (verses 6–7). The fact that Paul described “gullible women” does not suggest that all women are … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Turn Away from the False – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 for background to this section. In place of the natural love that God has put into men and women and families, today we … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 The emphasis in this chapter is on knowledge and responsibility. Paul informed Timothy about the character of the last days, and then instructed him on how to respond. Action must be based on knowledge. Too … Continue reading →