A true pastor is dedicated to prayer for others, and Paul is certainly no exception. What is Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians? It is for wisdom and revelation in the Holy Spirit. Come and join us at Miller Valley this upcoming Sunday as we examine what a pastoral...
What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? What is the function of the most mysterious yet most present person of the Trinity? Join us this upcoming Lord’s Day as we explore Ephesians 1:13-14.
In Ephesians 1:11-12, Paul describes himself and the Israelites as God’s portion, or allotment, in conjunction with his prior declaration that God is bringing all things together in Christ. How does Israel fit with the church? Come join us this upcoming...
Some love mysteries, some hate them, and most of us are a bit of both, yet we cannot deny the exhilaration of the revelation of a great mystery. Paul describes the will of God as a mystery revealed in Christ in the fullness of time. Somehow, this results in a union in...
Having established predestination in Ephesians 1:4-6, Paul moves on to declare the redeeming work of Christ in light of the Father’s decree. The suffering of Christ becomes forgiveness in riches of grace lavished in wisdom and insight. Join us this upcoming...
Predestination is a doctrine beloved by many and hated by others. What does it mean that God chose sinners before the world began? The 1689 Confession speaks of it as a doctrine that does “afford matter of praise, reverence, and admiration of God, and of...
