The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
1st Thessalonians – The Word Working in You – Uniontown, PA 2007Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #22
In 2Co 5:1-9, the walk of faith includes: assurance, anticipation, aspiration to be pleasing. The Christian life is a pilgrimage (Eph 4:1). Two people walking together do so at the same pace (Amo 3:3). Life is dynamic; taking the broad way (not narrow), eventually you spiral downward like the prodigal son (Eph 4:17-19, Rom 1:18-26). We "don't walk as the Gentiles walk" (Eph 4:17). Rom 12:2 -- we are commanded not to be conformed to the world. Our soul is designed to run on truth, but can become a spiritual vacuum "futility of their mind" (Eph 4:17). Our "understanding darkened" starts with letting emotions rule (Eph 4:18, Joh 3:19). "Alienated from the life of God" equates a believers state to an unbeliever's -- the abundant life is missing -- simply not wanting the light; this is illustrated in Rom 1:18-26. The soul of a believer can become seared - "past feeling" (Eph 4:19). Following doctrines of demons because their conscience is seared (1Ti 4:2). When you choose the road, you choose where it leads.
Scripture References: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:17, Ephesians 4:19, Romans 1:18-26, Romans 1:18-26, Ephesians 4:17-19, John 3:19, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:18, Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:17
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.