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 #43
Eph 5:18 - Be filled by means of the Spirit (Col 3:16) as manifested by Eph 5:19-33. Wives submit to husbands; the husband is the head of the wife - savior of the body (Eph 5:22-24, 1Co 11:3). Boaz and Ruth illustrate the principles in Eph 5. (Rut 3:1-18; Ruth 4:1-17). Ruth was a believer in the God of Israel -- she submitted to Naomi, then Boaz. Like Jesus our Kinsman Redeemer, Boaz provided Ruth salvation, redemption. Ruth lost her identity when she lost her husband. Jesus is the guardian, defender of the home, and provider of all good things.
Scripture References: Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:18, Ruth 4:1-17, Ruth 3:1-18, Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:19-33
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.