Be Rich (Ephesians) Quotes

“Christian joy is a deep experience of adequacy and confidence in spite of the circumstances around us. The Christian can be joyful even in the midst of pain and suffering. This kind of joy is not a thermometer but a thermostat. Instead of rising and falling with the circumstances, it determines the spiritual temperature of the circumstances. Paul put it beautifully when he wrote, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Phil. 4:11).”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“Paul stated that there are three evidences of the fullness of the Spirit in the life of the believer: he is joyful (Eph. 5:19), thankful (Eph. 5:20), and submissive (Eph. 5:21–33). Paul said nothing about miracles or tongues or other special manifestations.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“We are not saved by faith plus good works, but by a faith that works.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“These people were not saved by living faithful lives; rather they put their faith in Christ and were saved. This is clear from Ephesians 1:12–14, 19.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“We are never out of reach of Satan’s devices, so we must never be without the whole armor of God.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“Christ is equipping us for our walk and our work here on earth. To do this, He uses three special tools: the Word of God (1 Thess. 2:13), prayer (Eph. 3:20–21), and suffering (1 Peter 4:11–14). As we read God’s Word, understand it, meditate on it, and feed on it, the Word goes to work in our lives to cleanse us and nourish us. As we pray, God’s Spirit works in us to release power. And as we suffer, the Spirit of God ministers to us. Suffering drives us back to the Word and prayer, and the cycle is repeated.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to work in our lives. Read Colossians 3:16—4:1 and you will see a parallel to our Ephesians passage. And you will note that to be filled with the Word of God produces joy, thanksgiving, and submission. In other words, when you are controlled by the Word of God, you are filled with the Spirit of God.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“Note that God chose us even before He created the universe, so that our salvation is wholly of His grace and not on the basis of anything we ourselves have done.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“Does the sinner respond to God’s grace against his own will? No, he responds because God’s grace makes him willing to respond. The”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

“Since we have not been saved by our good works, we cannot be lost by our bad works. Grace means salvation completely apart from any merit or works on our part. Grace means that God does it all for Jesus’ sake! Our salvation is the gift of God. (The”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Rich (Ephesians) : Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy