Ephesians 6:9 (KJV) The Truth About Power, Wealth, and Authority

Ephesians 6:9 (KJV)

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

We tend to put so much respect of persons in our world.

We respect government leaders. Even if we don’t like what they do, we know they have authority and power. One could argue that our dislike of them is a form of respect. Otherwise, we just wouldn’t think of them at all.

We respect business executives. These folks run businesses that impact the world and the way we live. Once again, we do not necessarily have to like them to recognize what they do and the position they hold.

We respect rich men. They may fall into many levels of wealth, but whatever the level, we know it is above our own. Sometimes we find ourselves in need of those resources—jealous of them and perhaps even angry that they don’t share them more generously. Most of the time, I think we cannot appreciate the price they paid to possess them.

We respect work bosses and “masters.” I’ve been the hand, and I’ve been the foreman (push) on construction jobs. The hands almost never appreciate the foreman—or those above him—as much as they should. But they do know who they are.

God thinks no differently of the master than He does the servant. In every case.

• God loves them equally.
• God desires their salvation equally.
• God’s Son gave His life equally for them.
• God judges their lives equally.

And when we stand before God, we will all stand before Him as equals.

I wonder how many of those in positions of power spend time thinking about this.

#NoRespectOfPersons #MastersAndServants #EqualBeforeGod #BibleTruth #Ephesians6v9

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What do you think about this truth from Ephesians 6:9?

Do you believe leaders, bosses, and workers truly stand equal before God? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment and join the conversation.

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Ephesians 6:9 (KJV) The Truth About Power, Wealth, and Authority

Ephesians 5:2 (KJV) Christ Gave Everything for Us

Ephesians 5:2 (KJV)

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

The expectations, the requests, the duties of the child of God and the ambassador of Christ in this world are such that one has cause to wonder why we should meet these duties.

There was a time when the price of following God as dear children was very costly — it could mean life or death.

We’re living in a time when it seems to me that very few professing Christians are willing to accept even the most rudimentary expectations of the child of God. Consider the topics of this chapter dealing with husbands and wives, and the sad testimony of Christian marriage in the U.S. these days. Why urge professing Christians to at least live up to their marriage vows?

The answer is Jesus Christ.

Our passage gives us three demonstrations of Christ’s love for us.

He gave Himself as an offering to God.
An offering is a gift. Christ willingly and freely gave Himself to God for us.

He gave Himself as a sacrifice to God.
The most striking word for a sacrifice is victim. Our sin placed us at enmity against God. We were at odds with Him. Our sin had to be paid for, but the price would have been eternal separation from God. Christ loved us so much that He willingly became the victim of our sin.

He gave Himself for a sweet savour.
His sacrifice satisfied God’s wrath against our sin. “He became sin for us, who knew no sin.” In doing so He paid our penalty and satisfied the righteous demand of judgment so that “we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.”

What Christ has done on our behalf is of such magnitude that there is no duty He might require of us that would be too much.

#WalkInLove #ChristOurSacrifice #LoveLikeChrist #ChristianDuty #LivingForHim

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What does “walking in love” look like in your daily life?

Take a moment and share your thoughts in the comments. Your insight may encourage someone else who is learning to follow Christ more closely.

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Ephesians 5:2 (KJV) Christ Gave Everything for Us

Ephesians 4:22-24 (KJV) The Old Man vs The New Man

 

Ephesians 4:22-24 (KJV)

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

I am convinced that the theme of the entire book of Ephesians is the local church. God has ordained, elected, chosen, and predetermined that every believer—of whatsoever nation they may be—come together into one new man: the local church.

That being the case, the old man we are to put off includes our old culture, old religious opinions, and old associations. We are to “come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord.”

At the same time, we are to put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. We are to unite with a local congregation of believers who share the same Lord, the same faith, and the same baptism.

This then becomes the basis for the instruction that follows through the remainder of the chapter. It is a call to unity in the local church. It is a call to put all that behind us so we may be usable for the edifying of the body—and not its harm.

Given the nature of men, and the lack of cohesion in many modern American churches, I shudder to think how ashamed some of us will be at the judgment seat of Christ.

If you'd like, I can also show you two very small wording adjustments that would make the argument about the local church even sharper without changing your point.

#PutOffTheOldMan #PutOnTheNewMan #UnityInTheChurch #RenewedMind #BiblicalChurchLife

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Have you ever thought about what it really means to put off the old man and put on the new man?

Drop a comment below and share your thoughts on Ephesians 4:22–24. How has God worked in your life to renew your mind and help you grow in the Lord? Your insight may encourage someone else.

For more Bible studies, teaching resources, and encouragement from the Word of God, visit marvinmckenzie.org. There you’ll find articles, lessons, and materials designed to help believers grow and strengthen their local churches.

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Ephesians 5:2 (KJV) Christ Gave Everything for Us

Ephesians 3:9 (KJV) God Designed Churches to Unite People

Ephesians 3:9 (KJV)

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

There are many biblical terms relating to the church (which is, by the way, always a local congregation).

• Church
• Bride
• Body
• Assembly

Here we find another term—commonly used these days, but often abbreviated and likely misunderstood:

The fellowship of the mystery.

A church is the visible manifestation of the mystery of God’s will—His plan for this age, the biblical definition of election, His predetermined choice for all Christians, whether Jew or Gentile.

That they be united in one new man in Christ Jesus.

The church was the specific message of the Apostle Paul. He loved the Jews and desired their salvation, but he was called to areas that were predominantly Gentile. It fell upon him to make all men see the church as God intends it to be.

This type of church has never been popular. It is the reason Paul was in prison, and it would eventually be the reason he was executed.

From time to time we find churches like this. Perhaps there was a time in the United States when they were more common. But as we see society dividing, we also see a retreat back into “class and kind fellowships.” Churches are now often promoted to fit a particular nationality, preference, or culture.

It fell upon the Apostle Paul to make all men see that this is not the will of God.

• His plan.
• His choice.
• His mystery.

Is that men and women of all races, classes, and cultures come together in Christ, united in local churches for the perfection of the saints, the evangelization of the lost, and the glory of God.

Designer churches, such as we see being developed today, attract people of a specific type. They can sometimes grow quite large. But they do not accomplish the purpose for which God designed churches.

#Ephesians3v9 #FellowshipOfTheMystery #OneNewManInChrist #LocalChurchTruth #GodsPlanForTheChurch

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What do you think the “fellowship of the mystery” really means for churches today?

Do you believe churches should bring together believers from every background, or has modern culture pushed churches to divide by preference and personality?

I’d enjoy hearing your thoughts. Leave a comment and join the discussion.

If you enjoy Bible teaching like this, you can find many more studies, articles, and resources at marvinmckenzie.org.

To my readers:

Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

For this and, more than 7000 earlier Daily Visits with God, visit https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com. There you will find daily visits going back to 2005.

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Ephesians 3:9 (KJV) God Designed Churches to Unite People