169 A Life with Purpose

Ephesians 1–6, TBC Book Two, Chapter 169
During the two years of Paul’s house arrest in Rome, he sent letters to the churches he had planted. One of the first letters he wrote was to the Ephesians . . . and to believers today.

Paul, to the saints in Ephesus and all the faithful in Christ Jesus. Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Praise to our Lord, who has blessed us and made known to us the mystery of his will. . . : 

By grace you have been saved through faith, and that faith is a gift from God, based not on works, so no one can boast. God has ordained, however, that our faith result in good works.

Through Christ’s blood God has destroyed the barrier of hostility between Jews and Gentiles, making us one. We both are reconciled to God through the cross, having access to the Father by one Spirit. With Christ as our cornerstone, we are building a holy temple, a dwelling where God lives by his Spirit. That is the mystery, hidden in ages past, which is now revealed.

As a prisoner of the Lord, I urge you, pursue a life worthy of your calling. In gentleness and humility, patiently bear with one another in love. Maintain unity through the bond of peace. For we are one body and one Spirit, with one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father.

We are citizens of God’s household, and God has given each one of us spiritual gifts. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 169, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: God’s temple is a vast spiritual household, united in purpose and passion, resisting evil.
     A promise to cling to: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. . . .” Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV
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