The full name of the college I teach at is “Moore Theological College”. That word “Theological” says something important about who we are. It reminds us about what we’re on about. Yes, the Bible is at the centre of everything we do. Yes, we seek to train people for ministry. Yes, we’re driven by the worldwide mission of Jesus Christ. Yes, we’re committed to learning together, and having our characters formed in loving Christian community. But our careful study of the Bible, and our pastorally-motivated ministry and mission training, and our encouragement of one another in our community, all matter because of something more basic: theology. Unfortunately, the word “theology” can be misunderstood. It sometimes gets used to mean something like “technical details about spiritual things that experts argue about and isn’t much practical use to regular people”. But that’s just a caricature. It’s not what theology is. Theology is something far more profound, far more life-changing, and far more fundamental—not just for people at a college, but for everyone. In Ephesians 1:17–18, Paul prays for his readers—people who have come to believe in and live for Jesus Christ. It’s a prayer for more theology.
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Translation of EphesiansJanuary 29, 2020This is the complete translation of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians for the series Lift Your Eyes: Reflections on Ephesians.
Reading Ephesians (Ephesians 6:21–24)January 22, 2020Paul’s closing greeting in Ephesians is a good opportunity to summarise what the letter is all about and to remember why it’s worth reading and reflecting on it.
Prayer: the heart of evangelism (Ephesians 6:17–20)January 15, 2020One of the best things we can pray for is that the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ will go out to the world, both through us and through others.
The importance of being a struggling Christian (Ephesians 6:14–16)January 8, 2020Do you ever feel like the Christian life is a struggle? Struggling is normal for Christians. In fact, it’s not just normal. Christians should be struggling!
Stand your ground (Ephesians 6:10–13)January 1, 2020It’s easy to ignore the spiritual realities of life. But Paul reminds us we should live our ordinary, everyday lives in light of spiritual realities.
The gospel for the boss (Ephesians 6:9)December 25, 2019Authority implies responsibility. Christians, who have a heavenly Lord and Saviour, have a special reason to be responsible in the way we use our authority.
The gospel: beyond freedom (Ephesians 6:5–8)December 18, 2019What do you do if you find yourself in a situation of limited economic freedom? Paul shows how that situation can be transformed by the gospel.
The gospel and fatherhood (Ephesians 6:4)December 11, 2019Fathers: Do you sometimes wish your children were born with an instruction manual? Being a dad is a big responsibility. Paul here provides valuable direction.
Paul the Apostle does children’s ministry (Ephesians 6:1–3)December 4, 2019Children’s ministry is important. Paul’s short instruction to children is deeply soaked in theology, biblical theology, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The gospel and marriage part 2: Husbands (Ephesians 5:25–33)November 27, 2019The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches husbands to take initiative to love and give themselves to their wives. This radical teaching involves both actions and attitudes.