Attaining the Fullness of Christ Scripture: Ephesians 4(NIV) 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in...
Immeasurably More Scripture: Ephesians 3(NIV) 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3...
We Are God's Workmanship Scripture: Ephesians 2(NIV) 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who...
The Riches of God's Grace Scripture: Ephesians 1(NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord...
The Riot in Ephesus Scripture: Acts 19:23-41(NIV) 23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there...
Believers Burn Their Pagan Scrolls Scripture: Acts 19:11-22(NIV) 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the...
Paul Stays in Ephesus for Two Years Scripture: Acts 19:1-10(NIV) 1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy...
Paul Begins His Third Missionary Journey Scripture: Acts 18:18-28(NIV) 18 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his...
Faith that Stands the Test Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13(NIV) 1 This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” 2 I already gave you a warning when I was with you...
God's Grace is Sufficient Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12(NIV) 1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up...