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“…so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word.” There are many explanations of the place and meaning of baptism in the Christian worldview. Unfortunately, those of us in the 21st century discover this ancient rite with its original meaning and purpose…

“For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He himself being the Savior of the body.” (Eph. 5:23) This seems to be a pretty straightforward statement but is often disputed in both words and actions. Some would hold that this…

“Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” (Eph. 5:22) In this verse, Paul gives a special decree to the married women of the Ephesus church. Many resist this passage and threat it as archaic because women are created equal with men. Why should they (the wives)…

“…and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.” (Eph. 5:21) Our culture does not support the concept of submission. A culture that demanded a bill of rights from a king in the 1300’s and insisted one be included in a constitution, free slaves, insisted on women’s rights…

“…always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;” (Eph. 5:20) Songs are one of the many ways we can thank God for all his goodness to us. This singing Paul talks about has three components; when what, and how.…

“…speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord.” (Eph. 5:19) This verse encourages faithful saints to sing out loud to benefit others so that they may hear the praise to God. It also encourages them to sing…

“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.” (Eph. 5:18) I don’t believe drinking wine is a sin, but I also don’t believe it leads to wisdom in the greater sense. Being filled with the Spirit is a term meant to…

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“So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Eph. 5:17) So then usually follows some previously stated information. In this case, it began in verse 6 with the words, “Let no one deceive you with empty words…” Paul follows that up with several…

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