His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love. Ephesians 4:4–16 4–6 You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. God saw that light was good and separated light from dark. You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. And there it was: wild animals of every kind, Cattle of all kinds, every sort of reptile and bug. Copy. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness. God spoke: "Swarm, Ocean, with fish and all sea life! All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven. God made two big lights, the larger to take charge of Day, The smaller to be in charge of Night; and he made the stars. letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living. It is meant to be accompanied with … In light of all this, here's what I want you to do. Scripture: Ephesians 4:31–5:2. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Scripture: Ephesians 4:32–5:2. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Come out! He named the pooled water Ocean. God spoke: "Earth, generate life! He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher. It was evening, it was morning - Day Three. a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. And the One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love. Übersetzung. Ephesians 4:31-32. Be Kind to One Another. Call us at 888-634-2038. 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. He captured the enemy and seized the booty. alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences. A reading of Ephesians 4:20-5:2 from The Message translation for an assignment in one of my classes at Boise Bible College. Sorry, you don't have permission to view that book. An error occurred while accessing favorites. Shine in Heaven039;s sky! No prolonged infancies among us, please. John Piper Oct 12, 1986 861 Shares Sermon. I, Paul, am under God's plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful Christians in Ephesus. John Piper Oct 19, 1986 441 Shares Sermon. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. Every sort and kind: cattle and reptiles and wild animals - all kinds." God named the light Day, he named the dark Night. Ephesians 4:4; Ephesians 4:16 Read chapter in The Message Bible. And not just for the time being, but forever. Is it not true that the One who climbed up also climbed down, down to the valley of earth? No prolonged infancies among us, please. God saw that it was good. your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for Christians. Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people - free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. Grow all varieties of seed-bearing plants, Every sort of fruit-bearing tree." Salem Media Group. Ephesians 4:31-32-31-32 MSG. It was evening, it was morning - Day Four. The text for this is, He climbed the high mountain, He captured the enemy and seized the booty, He handed it all out in gifts to the people. He keeps us in step with each other. Lights in Heaven039;s sky to give light to Earth." We’ll not tolerate babes in the woods, small children who are an easy mark for impostors. The Apostle Paul prays for three things that we might experience to know God more fully- … Oct 19, 1986. God named the land Earth. Forgive Just as God in Christ Also Has Forgiven You Palm Sunday. It's true, is it not, that the One who climbed up also climbed down, down to the valley of earth? All Rights Reserved. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. But that doesn’t mean you should all look and speak and act the same. PRAYING FOR MORE (Ephesians 1:15-23). The text for this is. until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ. You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. © 2020 Christianity.com. one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Fill Ocean! Ephesians 4:1-16 New International Version (NIV) Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. God blessed them: "Prosper! Earth was a soup of nothingness, a bottomless emptiness, an inky blackness. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading part of the book. until we’re all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ. Separate Day from Night. God's Spirit brooded like a bird above the watery abyss. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline - not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love. God spoke: "Sky! Ephesians 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Unity in the Body of Christ. 14–16 No prolonged infancies among us, please. The God of Glory. Please try again soon. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading comparison. Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, And fruit-bearing trees of all sorts. Is it not true that the One who climbed up also climbed down, down to the valley of earth? to train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church. Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Birds, reproduce on Earth!". And what a blessing he is! 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. And there it was. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, until we’re all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ. Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. Scripture: Ephesians 4:29–30. He separated the water under sky from the water above sky. But I do more than thank. I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you. God saw that it was good. This signet from God is the first installment on what's coming, a reminder that we'll get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. And oversee Day and Night, to separate light and dark. part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. The Old Way Has to Go. Knowing God is salvation (see John 17:3). Mar 27, 1994 . God spoke: "Earth, green up! I couldn't stop thanking God for you - every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally. He keeps us in step with each other. It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. And there it was. God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. Ephesians 4:1-16; Ephesians 1 Read chapter in The Message Bible. 7–13 But that doesn’t mean you should all look and speak and act the same. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher. But that doesn't mean you should all look and speak and act the same. 4–6 You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. While I'm locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk - better yet, run!