Perryism – If “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” start flattering God.
PHall | July 12, 2013
Ephesians 5:1 (HCSB) Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.
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Ephesians 2:11-22 – Unity In Diversity
PHall | July 12, 2013
“Israel’s Christian Arabs” – Yes, that is the description of a group of people living in Israel. Citizens of Israel. Believers in Jesus. Racially Arabic. They are forming a new political group called, “Sons of the New Covenant.” Cannot think of a more eclectic and yet inclusive set of people. Sounds like what a church […]
Perryism – The main focus of redemption is not man’s salvation but God’s glorification.
PHall | January 3, 2013
Ephesians 1:12 – so that we who had already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.Ephesians 1:14 – He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory.Ephesians 3:16 – I pray that He may grant you, according to the […]
Perryism – If you were your children, would you want you as your parent?
PHall | December 27, 2012
Ephesians 6:4 (HCSB) Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.ś
Ephesians 2.15 – Re-creation
PHall | November 21, 2012
In reading Ephesians, and specifically 2.11-16 I see re-creation (2.15) in reversing the creation of account. In Genesis man is one (Gn 1), then two (Gn 2), then divided by sin (Gn 3). In Ephesians we have the removal of division by law (2.15) of two groups (2.15) making one man (2.15).
Ephesians 6:11-12 – Angels and Demons All Around
PHall | September 1, 2012
Humans live a non-divine form of “incarnation.” Jesus came to this existence to live as we do, dual beings, flesh and spirit – “God with us.” Just the name Immanuel, “God with us” suggests a partnership in duality. Our spirits are embodied in flesh (the meaning of incarnate); both claiming ownership as “I” as God […]
Isaiah 7:11 – From Sheol to Heaven
PHall | May 30, 2012
Yahweh tells wicked Ahaz to ask for a sign from from the depths of Sheol to the heights of heaven (7:11). Later, referring to the same Person who would be that sign, Immanuel, we find a different fulfillment: Ephesians 4:9-10 (HCSB) 9) But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts […]
Ephesians 4:7-16 – The Work of the Church: Changing Lives
PHall | April 26, 2012
I grew up in an atmosphere that focused more on what churches cannot do, than on what a church can do, should be doing, must be busy doing, and actually did. James 1:27 was not preached on except on how not to apply it. Speaking analogously, gardens are never planted by only pulling weeds. Negatively […]
1 Samuel 1:15 – Puns
PHall | July 26, 2011
“Please tell me you meant that” I will say after hearing a pun. I hear the pun, but that does not mean they mean it. Often they are not wise to their own wisecrack. Puns, witticisms, and such are not the inventions of Americans with a warped sense of humor. These puns and plays on […]
Ephesians 5:23-25 – I Am The Head of My Wife
PHall | January 11, 2011
I am the head of my wife. The head honcho, the boss, the big guy. Without apology and with no reservation, I say that. My wife is to listen to and obey me. Such talk is not politically correct, but it is biblically correct. In some homes such talk is not safe, either. My position […]