God's blessings fill this book
to the fullest is given to read
in Ch. 1 spiritual blessing in Christ
prays with thanks for the promised seed
In Ch. 2 salvation is explained
God's purpose comes by grace through faith
so now believers are one in Christ
reconciled by His blood scripture saith
The apostle Paul tells here in Ch. 3
of the mystery of the gospel no less
shows the Gentile's, fellow heirs in Christ
this the Lord has revealed to bless
One body and one spirit overall
united together by faith to maintain
put on the new self, created by God
as Ch. 4 explains for Christ to reign
So be imitators of God, walk in love
for Christ loved us and died in our place
understand God's will be filled by His spirit
this Ch. 5 makes clear, shows God's grace
Ch. 6 tells of God's armour to be worn
to fight off the devil's fiery darts
this Paul sums up in his final words
as God's purpose is to encourage our hearts
(Ephesians is a book filled with Divine understanding inspired by the Holy Spirit, So I have tried to bring awareness to those who may find it difficult to grasp.)
I
This poem us based on Scripture, Ephesians 2:6, usually the author ascribed is Paul.
II
We participated in his life
And especially his death
A mystery, gift melting strife
Through Spirit of God, divine work
Now, as he rose, we rose as well
Again a great and sublime mystery
Relation with heirs helps spell
Out how we thus live above misery
I
I would, help me LORD Jesus, advise 3 Scriptures for learning more about the Holy Spirit's role on earth and in CHURCH, as Jesus is at the right hand of God
II
John 14 is a part of the Gospels that explains what Jesus intended for the Holy Spirit among His followers. Romans 8 (26-end) explains how the Holy Spirit even "teaches" us the truth about prayer, including for the Creation that's groaning. I read Dr. Jenn Proxenos's poem today about the environmental damage humans are doing to our planet-village! Sometimes, we are at a loss how to pray. Third Scripture: Read Ephesians 4, and see why the New Testament can be summed up in: DONT' GRIEVE and DONT LEAVE -do not grieve the Holy Spirit AND do NOT abandon faith in Jesus's sacrifice for our sins/freedoms!
III
Next, I want to expose the lie of so-called pastors who "cause" church goers to fall down (allegedly slain in the spirit) during worship of the Holy Spirit, or God(?). Read ahead Romans Chapter 8, verse 11.
I
Walk
We learn with many a fall
Walk
With Jesus, ye heard the call
Amos said (3:3) "Can TWO
WALK
TOGETHER
Unless they be agreed?"
II
When biblical pastors urge fellow-saints
To grow in their Christian Walk
That is essential, as Paul taught the Ephesians
Otherwise we have empty talk
III
Two scriptures & John 3 :16 are a great START -
I share, humbly, if u wish to enjoy power & peace
1. Read Ephesians chapter 2 for our inheritance
5. Read Ephesians chapter 5 for changes we make ("be drunk with the Spirit of God, not wine," 5:18 & mens' LOVE walk (verses 32-33)
These scriptures will unleash the Promised Power & Peace.
THE DETAILS ARE IN CHAPTERS 1 & 2, and Ephesians 5:8 gives me the Title, above:" For ye were sometimes darkness, but now ye are light in the LORD: walk as children of light." (2016: KJV, Thomas Nelson)
Take a walk in love
showing it along the road
spreading a lovely fragrance
assing your own love code
Remember all of Calvary
there Christ showed real love
taking our sin on His body
proving His grace is enough
On the cross, Jesus died
His body a sacrificial offering
which God receives as perfect
being His righteous sin-offering
The magnitude of God's love
took Jesus to achieve our salvation
shows a sweet-smelling savor
bringing about your transformation
God's love is the fullest
man can know being divine
what love is this? merciful!
walk in God's love, His sure sign
("And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor.")
Ephesians 5: 2 (KJV)
I must face my foes,
Many will attack!
A shield for the throes,
So I don't shrink back.
In order to stand,
One thing stands apart,
Truth must form its band,
So God does His part.
Who reigns in your heart,
Is it many or One?
Will strength from Black Art,
Last in the long run?
Fasten His truth belt,
Tightly 'round your waist.
Your courage won't melt,
When the foe is faced.
The Lord delivers,
Those loyal to Him.
His voice brings shivers,
He's stronger than them.
His truth at your core,
His armor now wear,
Your strength He'll restore.
Success in Warfare!
With truth, Buckle Up!
Hell's attack is here,
His truth to breakup-
End-times in high gear.
Love is a many splendored thing
but can anyone express it so real?
as does God who shows it so great
what can compare for His is the real deal
As well as displaying His special love
mercy is mixed in along with it too
God's mercy has a richness beyond words
so the divine cordial is so very true
Receiving this special godly gift
for our transgressions made us dead
having no life in ourselves at all
Christ came in as the living bread
Now being found alive in Christ
saved from sin by God's grace
for HIs love so abundant and free
reaches down come unto me He says
Who can describe truly God's love?
displayed on the cross for all to see
Jesus died at Calvary for His own
displaying His love on Golgotha's tree
("But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved." Ephesians 2:4-5)
God glorifying words so in lack
such desires seem not at heart
this is abhorrence to God's law
which commands perfection not a part
The one who commands such things
is perfect in character and holiness
absolutely without flaw or blemish
for He offers redemptive blessedness
So be sure to speak wholesomeness
such communication that's truly pure
words that hold you up respectfully
knowing this God forever will endure
Edifying speech is its result
for it will produce edifying grace
to edify all hear such words
then God and truth do embrace
Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)
( 29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.)
All of God's people on the earth
have received a gift so rare
it's for the few of this world
Jesus gives to those that's His heir
This gift is divinely inspired
sent by God for His own select
so we experience God's salvation
the best gift ever to collect
We receive this gift by faith
which is also given free
but needs exercised for action
to believe this get on your knee
Thanking God for this indescribable gift
to you been given redeeming grace
wonderful awesome undeserving
redemption God's perfect ace
Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
A man craves respect.
And a woman desires love.
This is the heavenly equation for the perfect marriage.
How can we find these ingredients in the world when they both come from above?
A man works labors hard all day long...
A woman tries to pretty herself and place a welcome mat out for him at the end of a long day.
This is the way the Creator designed it to be.
The woman is the heart of the home.
The man is the protector and provider.
Our Creator is the center that holds it all together like glue.
If you study the Word of God you would find this magical marital equation spelled out in detail.
Ephesians 5:33
However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
Gwendolen Rix
5-23-15
The scriptures call us to account
to redeem our precious time
making sure it's not wasted
for to do so is a crime
This exhortation is for a reason
for these evil days, we live in
would seek to make us sleepy
spiritually blind gripped by sin
So make sure you value time
making every moment count
getting all you can from it
filling your needed fount
God has declared a judgement
on all mankind to speak
to tell of all they've done
for some, the outcome will be bleak
So remember redeem the time
in these evil days
for God's word declares it
nothing is hidden God says
AUTHOR NOTES: Redeeming the time... Ephesians 5:16
God has revealed His mystery
to His children living here below
redemption to us He's given
our sins been dealt a death blow
We have been redeemed from sin
through the blood of God's own son
on Calvary's cross, He paid our price
where the great transaction was done
Forgiveness to us been given
all our transgressions dealt with
such is His grace given so free
all of these riches no myth
God has lavished upon us
with such wisdom and insight
His glorious mercy and goodness
revealing this gospel so bright
The mystery of His will
revealed in His perfect purpose
which in Christ been set forth
who paid for our purchase
AUTHOR NOTES: 'In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ'.
Ephesians ch. 1 vs 7-9 (ESV)
He masterminded the human race
and made our home to be
His place.
Outside His garden
the hungry crave
the fruit of life
not knowing…
He left His grave
clothes in the tomb
and in His life
there is a womb
where thirst is quenched.
With open arms
He welcomes all
and spreads a feast
that shatters walls
around the heart.
A storehouse rich
with special gifts
grows His love
to heal the rifts
and like the hen
who gather’s her chicks
He lights the wicks
of kinsmanship.
He masterminded the ancient plan
to bring together from every land
the choicest gifts:
flowers of earth immortalized
filled with power
to be bouquet'd
ribboned with the blood of grace.
He Masterminded the Master's race.
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