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For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, Ephesians 2:14 Thought of the Day: Paul is talking to Gentiles who were totally separate from Jews … Continue reading →

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 Thought of the Day: Today’s verse highlights the centrality of God’s work in Christ. It reminds us that … Continue reading →

in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:7 Thought of the Day: Thought of the Day: Kindness seems to be a … Continue reading →

 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,  Ephesians 2:6 Thought of the Day: Yesterday, we looked at what God did for us, and today we see His end … Continue reading →

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5 Thought of the Day: In … Continue reading →

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people Ephesians 1:18 Thought of the … Continue reading →

And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Ephesians 1:13 Thought of the Day: A few verses earlier (Eph 1:10) Paul presented God’s cosmic plan to unite all things … Continue reading →

 … in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:12 Thought of the Day: Wow, what a thought! We are predestined to be for the … Continue reading →

 In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will … Ephesians 1:11 Thought of the Day: Predestined is a loaded word. Some … Continue reading →

With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ. Ephesians 1:8b-9 Thought of the Day: Yesterday we saw God’s redemption and forgiveness, today we see … Continue reading →