Lance Brown

Ephesians tells us so much about what God intended for us to find in marriage. We have the PURPOSES of marriage…where we see it is NOT first about me. We have a PICTURE of marriage…in Christ and the Church, His bride. We have PERSPECTIVE on marriage…it is FIRST reflecting Christ to my spouse. And finally,…

When the Bible says things like “the days are evil!” [Ephesians 5:16] sometimes that comes as a surprise to us. Paul is reminding us here that time is precious, but that we sometimes watch opportunities that God gives us just pass us by rather than engaging. God rarely seems to send us opportunities when it…

The first part of Ephesians Chapter 5 exhorts us to accept a new role model, to be imitators of God himself. We also receive a new identity, as beloved children of God. Finally, it gives us new priorities to: Leave darkness behind, live as children of light, live a life of love, and live a…

The end of Ephesians 4 contains multiple examples of how real change takes place in our lives. It involves a new perspective: A life based on God’s truth that guides our thinking purposes. I also involves new patterns: Establishing new patterns of behavior that replace our old patterns.

When we think about the perspectives and patterns of our old life, it is a sobering reality that our hearts can become so petrified that we can lose awareness that we are sinning at all. We become so dominated by sin that even shame does not stop us. Our old self is corrupted by deceitful…

God moves His kingdom forward through His people, using their spiritual gifts. Every Christian has at least one gift! Clearly, not everyone has the same gift(s). God has designed it this way, so that we can be the full body of Christ. Through His grace, we use our gifts for the benefit of His bride,…