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Same apocalyptic problem (mystery); unexpectedly awesome answer (reveal)…

According to Ephesians, the good news of King Jesus is transforming the world: God’s long-term plans are being realized (1:3-14). Jesus has the throne (1:15-23). Humanity is coming to life in him (……

To whom did God reveal his multifaceted wisdom, according to Ephesians 3:10? a) to rulers and authorities, both of whom exist in the heavenlies, OR b) to rulers (kings/governors on earth), and to a……

What kind of “spiritual formation” does God desire for us? Read Ephesians 4:1-6. Here’s a confession. I’ve always been drawn to those parts of the Bible that spell out how I should live as a Christian. Ephesians 4–6 is so practical. I grew up in a church that emphasized personal...…

Why did the wonderful counsellor begin with the place that went dark first? Can his mediation resolve the violence and oppression to restore peace to God’s world?…

A surprise birthday party? A campaign shrouded in mystery until the launch? The joy of good secrets is in the reveal. But we struggle when we don’t know. We fill the vacuum with stories or fears of……

Radical inclusivity is the good news of Ephesians. The Jewish writer rejects the use of labels like “uncircumcised” to marginalize people of other nations (2:11). Gentiles are no longer excluded fr……

At the hinge of the book, Ephesians calls us to outwork the gospel: to live a life worthy of the calling you have received (4:1). Previously, it explained the good news: God is reuniting humanity i……

Your dreams may not be big enough. Ephesians 3:20 says God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. So how big can you dream? Our dreams change at different stages of life. Children’s dreams are like Disney movies. Teens imagine the person of our dreams...…

What we are in Christ — it’s more than we think. Many people love Ephesians for the way it explains who we are in Christ. That phrase (or in him) turns up 20 times in the first three chapters. But if the phrase has you thinking about your personal identity,...…