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"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." (Ephesians 4:1) In Ephesians 4:1, Paul urges the Ephesians—and us, through them—to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. The unity of the church in divided times is, as always, first …
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Here is John Calvin reflecting on Ephesians 1:3, which says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." This is part of the text I preached from this past weekend in my message, "A People Called by God." The …
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"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." (Ephesians 4:1) In Ephesians 4:1, Paul urges the Ephesians—and us, through them—to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. The unity of the church in divided times is tied into putting …
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There is a new resource for preaching that I am excited to share with you. This past week Preaching Today released a new treasure trove of resources for preaching through Scripture. Their new 'Exegesis' resource page has articles to help preachers explore specific topics on preaching Scripture faithfully and accurately, but also a guide for …
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When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "One: The Being of God in the Life of the Church." Bibliography for “One: The Being of God in the Life of the Church” Gregory K. Beale. The …
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Matthew Erickson 