Christianity
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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6 (NIV) I am grateful for Thomas’ question, as it is one that many people ask today: “How can we know the way?” There are countless individuals in the world who desire…
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“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus” – Heb. 10:19 (NASB) I am a firm believer in the security of the believer, and my conviction is rooted in God’s promise that we can boldly enter the holy place through the blood of Jesus. The term ‘boldness’…
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“by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,” – Ephesians 2:15 (NASB) Here, Paul underscores the significance of the New Covenant established in Christ. The term “abolish,” as used by Paul, often means replacing something with a…
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“For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,” – Ephesians 2:14 (NASB) The phrase “He Himself is our peace” underscores the unique central role of Jesus Christ in bringing reconciliation and unity. The term “peace” is significant; it represents the idea of the restoration of…
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The concept of the Church as the true Israel of God is a significant theological subject that has its roots in both the Old and New Testaments. This idea is deeply connected with the understanding of God’s covenant and the identity of His chosen people. In exploring this concept, it’s essential to look into the…
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“But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” – Ephesians 2:13 (NASB) The phrase “But now” emphasizes the contrast between the challenging past of the Gentiles, as portrayed in Ephesians 2:11-12, and their hopeful future through the gospel, as described in Ephesians 2:13-22.…
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The New Testament (NT) talks about end-times using Old Testament insights. Passages like Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 discuss the timing of the temple’s destruction, the sign of the Messiah’s return, and the end of the age. The NT blends apocalyptic and prophetic elements to create a symbolic and ambiguous narrative, inviting readers…
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Verse 11 through 22 introduces a new segment in chapter 2, unveiling the fourth key concept in Paul’s doctrinal section (Ephesians 1-3). This concept emphasizes that God has always aimed for the salvation of all people (see Gen. 3:15; 12:3; Exod. 19:5), embracing both Jews and Gentiles (see Eph. 2:11-3:13). In this passage, Paul directs…
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“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” – Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) The theme of believers’ standing in grace is a key focus in the New Testament, portraying the notion of being God’s creation in Christ Jesus for good deeds.…
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“Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.” – Ephesians 2:3 (NASB) Here, Paul changes who he is talking about, from “you” (Gentile believers of vs 1, 2) to…