Have you ever stood in great need of comfort and encouragement? If so, you know that in time of affliction, there is no thought or word that has deeper meaning, nor any possession of greater value, than that of effective and genuine comfort. The objective of this study is to equip us to have the assurance that there is comfort available, and to know how to be comforted, as well as how to be a comfort to others in the fires of affliction.
Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #26
We are united with Christ; we should seek the things above (Col 3:1-17). Col 3:8 put off sin; Col 3:10 put on the new man. The old man needs putting off; we need to be renewed (Eph 4:22-24). Illustrated in Zec 3:1-7 and Isa 55:6 human sin and human good are filthy garments as God sees them (like we've waded through sewage). We have been transferred out of darkness; we are a new creature (1Co 15:22; Col 1:13). If we are wearing the clothes from the grave, no one can tell the difference (Eph 4:22). Every day we need: (1) the cleansing of confession; (2) the renewal of the Word; (3) daily rest in the promises; (4) a dependence on the Spirit of God; and (5) a preoccupation with Christ.
Scripture References: Zechariah 3:1-7, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:10, Colossians 3:8, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:1-17, Colossians 1:13, Isaiah 55:6
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.