Lefc Lititz

“For this reason” (1:15): Our IDENTITY in Christ. 1:3-14

Ephesians 1:7-14 All people groups will be included in the family of God. Saving faith begins with hearing the gospel and is followed by believing that gospel. We are marked as God’s child or possession by His Holy Spirit.

Mystery—How does God’s will and our will intersect with two seemingly incompatible biblical truths: God is Sovereign, and man has a free will.

Ephesians

What does it look like to live a life worthy of our calling as children of God? This week we look at Colossians 3:1-17, a passage that some call a one-page guide to life.

Fascinating how the smart phone has replaced—the Boombox/Walkman/CD player, the home phone, the camera, the computer, the day timer, the newspaper, the magazine and unfortunately it is also replacing face-to-face conversation, the “adult bookstore”...

“My day does not start out right unless I spend time in the Word.” Kay Beachy Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Quoted by Gordon Derstler Where do you go in times of trouble or dark times?

Being a part of the family of God has privileges and responsibilities.

How does self-control fit into the Fruit of the Spirit?

Gentleness unites all of humanity in a “we” journey.

What is Faithfulness? Reliable or constant. You can count on it. Respected or marveled at for continued trustworthiness.

When we revere someone like Mother Theresa, do we admire her for her goodness in moral character or do we admire her for her goodness towards others? The term goodness is used pretty flippantly—“my goodness” or “goodness gracious”. However, when...