The dictionary defines joy as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, good fortune or the prospect of possessing what one desires.” This definition is unhelpful for understanding Christian joy, especially the kind of joy that we are to possess in the midst of trials (see James 1:2). Therefore, let us examine the concept of joy… Read More »
Work on Me, Jesus!
Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10… Read More »
Work on Me, Jesus! (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Ephesians 2:8-10 is a beautiful passage about the wonderful salvation that believers have in Christ. Verse 10 reads: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” The word “workmanship” (Greek: poiema) can also be translated “masterpiece.” Christians are God’s masterpiece because… Read More »
God’s Masterpiece
Paul writes concerning the people of God: “For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV). Verse 10 basically sums up the message of the Book of Ephesians by informing us of who we are in Christ and what… Read More »
Joy in Jesus Christ
The dictionary defines joy as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, good fortune or the prospect of possessing what one desires.” This definition is unhelpful for understanding Christian joy, especially the kind of joy that we are to possess in the midst of trials (see James 1:2). Therefore, let us examine the concept of joy… Read More »
