Ken Wooten Ephesians 1:9-14 gave us quite a lot to ponder! We were introduced to the final dispensation of God’s plan for humanity as well as the step by step process of our salvation that occurs the moment we believe. Deuteronomy 29:29: The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed … Read more
I am very excited about our new adventure in the first book of Paul’s prison epistles – Ephesians! We laid some groundwork establishing Christ’s declared position as the only begotten son of God, in Psalm 2. It is imperative for us to know that God’s plan for man’s redemption in this dispensation of grace, must … Read more
We closed out our overview of Galatians today, looking at the principle of selfless giving of one’s time, talent, and treasure that reaps eternal reward, in V.6-10, and Paul’s attitude of being crucified to the world in V.12-18. V.6-10 encourage us to keep focused on sharing our faith, encouraging others in their journey into Christian … Read more
Galatians 6:1-5 are given to us as a measure of our maturity when we are given the opportunity to restore (repair or mend) a brother or sister in Christ who was overtaken in a “fault” – a willful sin, offence, trespass, or transgression. This is imperative to the health and stability of the church family. … Read more
Understanding Galatians 5:15-26 in relation to the power our old Adamic nature, the flesh, has upon each of us, helps us conduct spiritual warfare within ourselves, and have victory over the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. (1 John 2:15-17) These 12 verses explain the ongoing battle … Read more
We have begun our overview of the application portion of Galatians! Chapters 1-4 give us doctrine – our standing, our position, the wealth. Chapters 5-6 reveal our state, the power, our walk. Chapter 5 is clearly about the liberty we have in Christ. Liberty means: Freedom to do as we should, not as we please. … Read more