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 #36
Walking worthy means walking in Love and light, exposing the darkness (Eph 5:8-14). "Walk circumspectly" means to "walk carefully in wisdom -- to live life God's way" (Eph 5:15-17). Redeeming the time mean living each moment in the light of eternity -- investing today to receive the profit in eternity (Eph 5:16). Illustration of filling by the Spirit in John 2:1-11: there was a conscious need and request (Joh 2:3), then a command (His word) and response of obedience (Joh 2:5-8), and a transformation (Joh 2:9-11). Religious leaders were not able to extinguish the light from Stephen (Acts 6:8-10). Filling related to church mission (Eph 1:22-23); filling related to individual believer characteristic (Eph 3:19-22); filling related to spiritual growth (Eph 4:19). "Filling" in Eph 5:18 refers to control, possession, quality, and filling a need. Our life will have 3 results: harmonious relations, a deep inner joy, and thankfulness.
Scripture References: John 2:1-11, Ephesians 3:19-22, Ephesians 5:16, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 5:15-17, Acts 6:8-10, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 2:9-11, John 2:5-8, Ephesians 5:18, John 2:3, Ephesians 4:19
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.