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.
Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #28
There are only two states you can have - alive and dead - we are born again (1Co 15:22, 2Co 5:17, Tit 3:5). We were transfered out of darkness (Col 1:13). We cause grief to the Spirit of God when we sin (Eph 4:30, Eph 4:25). Believer must decide to lay aside former conduct. Out of a desire to please we often lie. To other members of the body we need to speak the truth (Eph 4:25). We can walk in the darkness or the light (1Jn 1:3-10). Anger, even righteous indignation, should be cut short. Stealing needs to turn to giving. Forgiveness is the cure for bitterness. These thing grieve the Spirit.
Scripture References: Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:30, Colossians 1:13, Titus 3:5, John 1:3-10, Ephesians 4:25
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.