"In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." (Eph. 2:22) God is building a sanctuary for Himself to dwell in on the Earth. It's not made of bricks or stones. It's made with people. People who believe in Jesus make up the...
"In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord." (Eph. 2:21) We are God's building. We are God's dwelling place. All believers are building blocks in God's great house. He uniquely designs each of us to fulfill the ideal...
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. (Phil. 1:11 KJV) What does being full of the fruits of righteousness mean? The word fruit is from a Greek word that means "fruit: as plucked." This implies...
"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." (Eph. 1:4) Before the creation of the world, God chose us in Christ to be holy and perfect in His presence. God didn't say all...
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." (Mark 11:22) The reference in the margin of my Bible next to this verse says, "Have the faith of God." It would be one thing to be told to have faith in God. It is entirely different when we are told to have...
"In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise." (Eph. 1:13 NASB) When you heard the good news of your salvation and believed it, you were sealed...
For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection. (Rom. 6:5 NASB) Christians are united with Jesus in the image of His death. If we share in His death, by accepting Jesus in our heart...
"In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will." (Eph. 1:11) God always carries out His plans. His plan was to appoint Jesus Christ to choose those who...
"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." (Eph. 1:7 NASB) Jesus Christ sacrificed His life to set us free. It was the shedding of His blood that provided our redemption, which means that...
"Even the righteousness of God, which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them, that believe: for there is no difference." (Rom. 3:22) Jesus died for all mankind so that all could be saved. This righteousness, being right with God in His presence, is...
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