I have been frustrated and confused as to this relationship with this girl ending. I thought she liked me and was interested in me. On Sunday night, she said something she first mentioned to me a few weeks ago. She said she did not feel like she was mine. Ben Fuqua, the Young Adults Pastor at Christ Chapel Bible church, I should ask her if she would be willing to meet to explain what she meant by that. He also said to ask her if there is anything that I can learn from in future dating relationships.
I was not sure if she meant by that meaning she was going to marry me. She mentioned this about three weeks and explained it a little bit but not much. For me, it came out of nowhere because I thought the last two previous dates went well. The third date went really well and I thought we had chemistry. Also, I thought the fourth date went well because she mentioned things felt natural.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Ephesians 6: Armor of God
In Ephesians Chapter 6, we are to put on the armor of God in all areas of our life. The armor of God protects from Satan's tactics against us. The armor of God gives us the ability to withstand the ways that Satan tricks and deceives us. God gives us tools to lead and protect his from Satan. God knows our hearts and he will never lead us down a path that we cannot handle.
In Ephesians 6:10, we are to be remind ourselves that God is with us when Satan tempts us with evil tactics. Verse 11 follows that in calling us to put on armor of God when we know that God is with us in these times. In verse 12, some scholars some say this does not talk about rulers but different false gospels during that time. While in closing verse 13, reminds that it is important we stand firm because of these false gospels and teaching. When we stand firm in God's truth, he reminds us of the gospel.
Paul starts the next section by reminding us how important the Bible is in withstanding Satan's tactics. He discusses how soldiers had a belt of truth they carried around in battle. This follows into the next verse when Paul discusses how we are to have a readines given by the gospel of peace. They means are to be vigilant when Satan attacks us. We are to be on the offensive and defensive. It is important we look for opportunities to share the gospel.
In the next section, Paul gives imagery of a solider and their shield protecting them in battle, It protects them from enemies. Faith gives us the ability to believe and trust who God says he is. While Satan can cause us to doubt our faith. As a Christian, when we take up the shield of faith, then we serve God's army (Joshua 5:14).
Paul transitions to the next section by explaining why we need a helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit. The helmet protects a soldier in battle. Our salvation is a one time eternal state. It is important that we remind ourselves who we are in Christ. The helmet of salvation gives us the ability to trust in God and Sword of the Spirit reminds us of specific verses when battling temptation.
Lastly, in Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul reminds us we are to pray for God to move in various churches. It is also important we pray for boldness to share the gospel. He also prays for perseverance for him and various people that serve God.
In Ephesians 6:10, we are to be remind ourselves that God is with us when Satan tempts us with evil tactics. Verse 11 follows that in calling us to put on armor of God when we know that God is with us in these times. In verse 12, some scholars some say this does not talk about rulers but different false gospels during that time. While in closing verse 13, reminds that it is important we stand firm because of these false gospels and teaching. When we stand firm in God's truth, he reminds us of the gospel.
Paul starts the next section by reminding us how important the Bible is in withstanding Satan's tactics. He discusses how soldiers had a belt of truth they carried around in battle. This follows into the next verse when Paul discusses how we are to have a readines given by the gospel of peace. They means are to be vigilant when Satan attacks us. We are to be on the offensive and defensive. It is important we look for opportunities to share the gospel.
In the next section, Paul gives imagery of a solider and their shield protecting them in battle, It protects them from enemies. Faith gives us the ability to believe and trust who God says he is. While Satan can cause us to doubt our faith. As a Christian, when we take up the shield of faith, then we serve God's army (Joshua 5:14).
Paul transitions to the next section by explaining why we need a helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit. The helmet protects a soldier in battle. Our salvation is a one time eternal state. It is important that we remind ourselves who we are in Christ. The helmet of salvation gives us the ability to trust in God and Sword of the Spirit reminds us of specific verses when battling temptation.
Lastly, in Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul reminds us we are to pray for God to move in various churches. It is also important we pray for boldness to share the gospel. He also prays for perseverance for him and various people that serve God.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Proverbs Intro
Today I will take a break from finishing Ephesians to start an introduction on a new series on Proverbs. Proverbs is a book written by King David's son Solomon. It details various saying and insight he received when he prayed for wisdom.
The first couple chapters of Proverbs talk about keeping pure then directing following it describes how to trust God in various times. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all of your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs also discusses warnings for following down paths that lead to sin. It talks about how when we rely on God's wisdom, he keeps us from traversing down these paths. God's wisdom also produces understanding and insight in certain situations.
The first couple chapters of Proverbs talk about keeping pure then directing following it describes how to trust God in various times. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all of your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs also discusses warnings for following down paths that lead to sin. It talks about how when we rely on God's wisdom, he keeps us from traversing down these paths. God's wisdom also produces understanding and insight in certain situations.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Chapter 5: Imitate Christ
Paul transitions from having a unity with Christ and daily walking with him to becoming imitators of him in Chapter 5. He starts by clearing showing how to become imitators of God. Lastly, he gives us a picture of what being imitators of God looks like in our daily life. \
First, as imitators of God we are to walk in love as Christ loved us. When we do this, we are to exhibit the qualities that come with Christ-likeness. Also, we are to walk in love as a daily surrender to God. We are to daily die to ourselves and our own desires. It says in Luke 9:23, Whoever wants to be my disciple, must take up their cross daily and follow me." Imitating Christ's love for us should be a daily surrender for us.
Second, Paul describes how we should not walk in our former way of life before Christ. We were already saved from this old life that Jesus Christ died for. It is important we remind ourselves to keep walking with Christ so we do not fall into our old ways of life. When we walk in the Spirit, we are not participating in the things of this world. God calls us to use the time he has given us for his glory alone.
Lastly, being imitators of Christ means we act in a Christ-like manner toward our family. Husbands are to be leaders of the household in this family relationship and are to love their wife's like Christ loved the church. In verse 22, wives subject to their husbands is not a submissive term but it shows the husband is to be the leader in the relationship. Both husband and wife have a special unity in their relationship. This concept also goes back to Genesis 2:24 when God created man and woman. Lastly, this section discusses how husbands should treat their wives like Jesus Christ treated us when he sacrificed his life for us.
First, as imitators of God we are to walk in love as Christ loved us. When we do this, we are to exhibit the qualities that come with Christ-likeness. Also, we are to walk in love as a daily surrender to God. We are to daily die to ourselves and our own desires. It says in Luke 9:23, Whoever wants to be my disciple, must take up their cross daily and follow me." Imitating Christ's love for us should be a daily surrender for us.
Second, Paul describes how we should not walk in our former way of life before Christ. We were already saved from this old life that Jesus Christ died for. It is important we remind ourselves to keep walking with Christ so we do not fall into our old ways of life. When we walk in the Spirit, we are not participating in the things of this world. God calls us to use the time he has given us for his glory alone.
Lastly, being imitators of Christ means we act in a Christ-like manner toward our family. Husbands are to be leaders of the household in this family relationship and are to love their wife's like Christ loved the church. In verse 22, wives subject to their husbands is not a submissive term but it shows the husband is to be the leader in the relationship. Both husband and wife have a special unity in their relationship. This concept also goes back to Genesis 2:24 when God created man and woman. Lastly, this section discusses how husbands should treat their wives like Jesus Christ treated us when he sacrificed his life for us.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Chapters 4: Walking with Jesus and living like him
In the middle half of Ephesians Paul transitions from a discussion about the gospel to how we should daily live our lives as believers. He discusses this topic since he is a prisoner and he wants those in the church in Ephesus to walk in the Spirit. Paul gives us a picture of how when we walk in the Spirit daily then we will slowly become imitators of Christ.
In Chapter 4, Paul implies we are to walk with humility in how we live and interact with other people. When we daily walk with Jesus in a humble and loving way, we will be united in the Spirit. As we walk in the Spirit, then we will be able to build others up in the body of Christ and grow in maturity in our walk with Christ. Also, through walking in the Spirit as Christians we will not taken back by anyone preaching false doctrine. God will give us the strength to unite others in the body of Christ.
Paul then cautions the church of Ephesus to not live like their friends the Gentiles did in their former way of life. He tells them to not live in their sinful nature but to put on the righteousness of Christ and holiness. Those in the church of Ephesus are not build others up and not tear others down. We are not to grieve the Holy Spirit by lashing out at others with anger. As Christians, we are to be kind to one another and forgive others.
So, let us walk in step with the Spirit the rest of this week. We will be united in the Spirit when are daily walking with the Spirit and where he wants us to go. Walking in the Spirit gives us the strength to walk and love not bitterness or anger.
In Chapter 4, Paul implies we are to walk with humility in how we live and interact with other people. When we daily walk with Jesus in a humble and loving way, we will be united in the Spirit. As we walk in the Spirit, then we will be able to build others up in the body of Christ and grow in maturity in our walk with Christ. Also, through walking in the Spirit as Christians we will not taken back by anyone preaching false doctrine. God will give us the strength to unite others in the body of Christ.
Paul then cautions the church of Ephesus to not live like their friends the Gentiles did in their former way of life. He tells them to not live in their sinful nature but to put on the righteousness of Christ and holiness. Those in the church of Ephesus are not build others up and not tear others down. We are not to grieve the Holy Spirit by lashing out at others with anger. As Christians, we are to be kind to one another and forgive others.
So, let us walk in step with the Spirit the rest of this week. We will be united in the Spirit when are daily walking with the Spirit and where he wants us to go. Walking in the Spirit gives us the strength to walk and love not bitterness or anger.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Chapter 3: The Gospel
In Chapter 3 of Ephesians Paul talks about how the Gospel changes everything in our life. It changes how we think, act, speak, and it informs all aspects of our life. The Gospel shapes who we are as well. The Gospel molds us into being more like Jesus Christ. The Gospel is also life changing.
Lastly, God calls us to share the Gospel with other people. This is further evidenced in the Great Commission: Matthew 28:19-20 which says "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and of the Holy Spirit teaching them all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." This Gospel of Jesus Christ is that: we are sinners because of Adam and Eve but God created the world for us to live in harmony with him, we do things to get out of this cycle of sin/brokeness, God made us way for us out of this sin/brokeness by sending Jesus to bridge the gap for us by dying on cross for our sins and raising from the grave in three days. Jesus calls us to surrender and believe in him. Then we become a child of God and are called to go and tell others in brokeness.
Lastly, God calls us to share the Gospel with other people. This is further evidenced in the Great Commission: Matthew 28:19-20 which says "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and of the Holy Spirit teaching them all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." This Gospel of Jesus Christ is that: we are sinners because of Adam and Eve but God created the world for us to live in harmony with him, we do things to get out of this cycle of sin/brokeness, God made us way for us out of this sin/brokeness by sending Jesus to bridge the gap for us by dying on cross for our sins and raising from the grave in three days. Jesus calls us to surrender and believe in him. Then we become a child of God and are called to go and tell others in brokeness.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Ephesians 1 and 2
In Ephesians 1, Paul talks about the inheritance we have in Christ. God gives us all the blessings that he gives Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 1:4, Paul talks about how God chose us before the foundation of the world. This is a important concept that we need to remind ourselves of. We are given these blessings by God through being adopted by God and we were sealed by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 2, Paul talks about another product of this inheritance the grace given to us by faith in Jesus Christ. Grace is unmerited favor toward someone. Grace is a free gift of God given to us when we come to faith in Jesus Christ. We are made alive in God through Jesus' death on the cross for our sins. Grace is not something we have to work for or earn but it is a product of a faithfulness and maturity in Jesus Christ.
So, remember these concepts as we end the week. These are important concepts to remember about our life in Jesus Christ. These are important to know and remember as we live out our Christian faith.
Ephesians 2, Paul talks about another product of this inheritance the grace given to us by faith in Jesus Christ. Grace is unmerited favor toward someone. Grace is a free gift of God given to us when we come to faith in Jesus Christ. We are made alive in God through Jesus' death on the cross for our sins. Grace is not something we have to work for or earn but it is a product of a faithfulness and maturity in Jesus Christ.
So, remember these concepts as we end the week. These are important concepts to remember about our life in Jesus Christ. These are important to know and remember as we live out our Christian faith.
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