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 #40
Family emphasis -- relationships to the Father, the Son and each other (Joh 14:15-24, Eph 3:15). Restoration to fellowship is simple because Christ's work on the cross is complete; restoration is easy (Eph 5:18). The filling of the Spirit impacts wives, husbands, children and servants in the ways found in Eph 5:19-33. Four things our soul craves that were lost at the fall of Adam: (1) a sense of identity (we are much more than what we do), (2) a sense of acceptance with people, (3) a personal sense of value, and (4) a sense of purpose. Each member of the Godhead has a purpose that is seen in the role of a family.
Scripture References: John 14:15-24, Ephesians 5:19-33, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 3:15
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.