Did you know that Faith is an action, there fore it should be Faith in Action.
One of the most interesting books of the Bible is the Book of Ephesians.
There you will find Paul the Apostle encouraging the people of Ephesus into Faith in Action.
He begins his letter to the people by greeting them as saints who are faithful in Christ Jesus. Then imparting grace and peace to them from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Then he speaks of the redemption in Christ, always he honors God and Jesus with praises.
Let us pick up with chapter 1 vs. 3-14:
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory."*
*God; Bible, The King James; Holy Bible, The; Bible, The (2010-12-25). The Holy Bible: Authorized King James Version KJV Holy Bible (ILLUSTRATED) (King James Bible - Churched Authorized Version | Authorised Bible) (Kindle Locations 41547-41553). Christian Miracle Foundation Press. Kindle Edition.
Take the time to reread this scripture and dwell on its meaning and message that Paul gives us through the Holy Spirit. This in essence is the beginning of faith in Christ and the truth that God has called us forth to be his children. It is a good thing to do your study early morning before the work of the day (your quiet time before spouse and children steal your time) and again at bedtime when others are in bed resting already, you will find God renews your strength and spirit as you dine with him.
Tomorrow- yes tomorrow-( it may be a day of rest, but as we rest we are to commune with God) we will continue in Ephesians, chapter 1 vs15-23.
One of the most interesting books of the Bible is the Book of Ephesians.
There you will find Paul the Apostle encouraging the people of Ephesus into Faith in Action.
He begins his letter to the people by greeting them as saints who are faithful in Christ Jesus. Then imparting grace and peace to them from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Then he speaks of the redemption in Christ, always he honors God and Jesus with praises.
Let us pick up with chapter 1 vs. 3-14:
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory."*
*God; Bible, The King James; Holy Bible, The; Bible, The (2010-12-25). The Holy Bible: Authorized King James Version KJV Holy Bible (ILLUSTRATED) (King James Bible - Churched Authorized Version | Authorised Bible) (Kindle Locations 41547-41553). Christian Miracle Foundation Press. Kindle Edition.
Take the time to reread this scripture and dwell on its meaning and message that Paul gives us through the Holy Spirit. This in essence is the beginning of faith in Christ and the truth that God has called us forth to be his children. It is a good thing to do your study early morning before the work of the day (your quiet time before spouse and children steal your time) and again at bedtime when others are in bed resting already, you will find God renews your strength and spirit as you dine with him.
Tomorrow- yes tomorrow-( it may be a day of rest, but as we rest we are to commune with God) we will continue in Ephesians, chapter 1 vs15-23.
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