In Ephesians 6:14 Paul begins introducing pieces of the Christian’s Armor. Christians need to be grounded in Christ, who is the truth, and all of His Word. He is the source of all truth and Satan is constantly trying to deceive us. They also need the righteousness of Christ to protect them from Satan’s accusations. This righteousness also works itself out in a life of righteousness in the Christian.
In Ephesians 6:10-13 Paul begins to bring the letter to a close with various exhortations. We first learn that we are weak. This is why we need to rely on the Lord’s strength. Then Paul shows us what Christians are up against – the forces of hell. No one stands a chance in the spiritual battle in their own strength. Thankfully, we can stand firm in Christ.
In Ephesians 6:5-9 Paul addresses masters and slaves. He shows that they both truly have one master, the Lord Jesus. Christians are to seek His approval, not man’s, in all areas of vocation and service. Those who are in Christ can expect an eternal reward for their vocation if done to God’s glory.
Everyone understands a parent’s natural affection for her child; also the beauty and usefulness (for multiplying and filling the earth) of romantic love, but it seems that very few moderns recognize the value of genuine friendship.
True spirituality manifests itself in certain dominant desires. These are ever-present, deep-settled wants sufficiently powerful to motivate and control the life
Caz Church seeks to be above reproach in our stewardship of God’s financial resources given to the local church. We maintain an open book policy and choose to hold quarterly business meetings where all members can attend and have access our to financial information.