Illustrations from Ephesians
229 illustrations referencing Ephesians
When Love - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Just as a lighthouse guiding ships, love teaches us that perseverance leads to transformation.
The Parable of the Cell Phone Plan - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content A man struggled with expensive cell phone bills, carefully monitoring every minute and text to avoid overages. He lived in constant anxiety, always checking his...
Lessons from Humility - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through hope. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principl...
The Armor of God: Dressed for Spiritual Battle - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Paul's description of spiritual armor in Ephesians 6:10-18 isn't metaphor—it's military manual for believers engaged in cosmic conflict. 'Our struggle is not ag...
Lessons from Humility - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through hope.
Digital Disciples: Living Faith Online - Story
A story related to this content Social media has created unprecedented opportunities for Christian witness and unprecedented temptations for Christian failure. Every post, share, and comment is a form of witness—but what are we witnessing to?...
Luther's Rediscovery - Lutheran (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Luther tried works: fasting, confession, pilgrimage, self-punishment. Nothing brought peace. Then he understood: "By grace... through faith... NOT by works." He later said, "This one and firm rock, wh...
Grace Against Meritocracy - Progressive (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Our culture worships meritocracy: you get what you earn, you deserve what you have. But Ephesians 2:8-9 subverts this idol: "Not by works, so that no one can boast." Grace undermines the myth that the...
The Prayer Book's Grace - Anglican (Ephesians 2:8-9)
The Anglican Book of Common Prayer opens communion with: "We do not presume to come to this your Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies." It'...
The Universal Offer - Missional (Ephesians 2:8-9)
If salvation were by works, missionaries would only approach the moral. But grace changes the math: "not by works" means ANYONE can receive it. The addict in the slum and the respected elder are equal...
The Dispensation of Grace - Dispensational (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Dispensationalists note: Ephesians 2:8-9 describes the current dispensation—the age of grace. Before the cross, salvation was anticipated through faith in coming redemption. Now salvation is received ...
Grace Shown in Community - Anabaptist (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Early Anabaptists challenged: if we're saved by grace, what does that look like? They pointed to the verses following: "created for good works." Grace saves; grace transforms; grace creates a new comm...
The Gift You Can't Earn - Traditional (Ephesians 2:8-9)
A wealthy man died, leaving his estate to his lazy nephew. The nephew had done nothing to deserve it—hadn't worked for his uncle, hadn't visited him, hadn't earned a penny of it. The inheritance was p...
Modern Examples of Safety
In our modern world, Safety presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
Lessons from Easter
In our modern world, Easter presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
Modern Examples of History
In our modern world, History presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these...
Finding Gossip in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Gossip presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
Lessons from We Have What We Need to Practice Love
In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggle...
When Righteousness Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Righteousness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate...
Real-World Leading Toward Peace
In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, ...
The Hatred Challenge
In our modern world, Hatred presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
A Modern Story of Fruit Of The Spirit
In our modern world, Fruit Of The Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to na...
Finding Gossip in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Gossip presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
Modern Examples of Corruption
In our modern world, Corruption presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate th...