His name was Simon Bar Jonah, and by the name that Jesus called him, we know him as Peter.  The biblically recorded account of the life of Peter is the story of conversion–a lasting example for all Christians.

In this fifth installment, we are covering the end of the third chapter and much of the fourth chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We are discussing the purpose of the church; Paul’s call for unity; what it means to walk worthy and unworthy of our calling; how to be filled with all the fullness of God; and what is conveyed with the concept that Jesus led captivity captive, and that He descended into the lower parts of the earth.

In this third installment, we are covering the second chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We are discussing concepts pertaining to the role of Satan the devil; “God’s wrath”; our salvation by grace; our responsibilities as “God’s workmanship”; the alienation of Gentiles from the “commonwealth of Israel”; “the law of commandments contained in ordinances”; and our true “citizenship.”

Our level of comfort in living a Godly way is an indication to us of the ways in which we can overcome the world — if we feel uncomfortable doing what is right, we know where we need to apply our efforts. Having the right attitude in being willing to obey God may not be easy or comfortable at first, but it is critical to obey if we are to inherit the Kingdom of God.

Why is there so much confusion as to WHEN to keep the
Feast of Pentecost? What do Old Testament rituals have to do with Jesus Christ
and the Church of God? Why is it necessary that those whom God is calling
today to salvation use the Holy Spirit? What will or should the Holy Spirit do
for us?