Sunday, 27 November 2016

Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Ephesians 6:24

We have arrived at the last of 155 verses of marvel and wonder. The book of Ephesians has been a beautiful presentation of Christ and our expected conduct in Him. Paul has opened up treasures of knowledge never before presented to the human mind.… Read the rest

Saturday, 26 November 2016

Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:23

Paul’s final words are given verses 23 and 24. He begins with “Peace to the brethren.” The subject of “peace” seems heavy on his mind during his time in prison.… Read the rest

Friday, 25 November 2016

…whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. Ephesians 6:22

“Whom” is speaking of Tychicus of the previous verse. The words, “for this very purpose,” relate to what Paul just said to them – “…that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing.” He had sent Tychichus to Ephesus with his epistle, entrusting him to fill in all of the information about him which was unstated in the letter.… Read the rest

Thursday, 24 November 2016

But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Ephesians 6:21

This verse begins with the words, “But that you also…” This is an indication that other churches were apprised concerning Paul’s affairs and his condition.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

…for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:20

The words “for which” are speaking of “the mystery of the gospel” which Paul just mentioned. It is for this marvelous message from God, and which speaks of peace between Him and man through the work of Christ, that Paul found himself “an ambassador in chains.”

His words here are an oxymoron, and even a paradox.… Read the rest