Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes holiness in I Peter 1:13-2:3 shows how very beautiful and attractive it is, not only for us but also for everyone around us.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
Faith is the means by which we are saved, obey God, and forgive our brothers and sisters.
If we have died and risen with Christ, once we have taken off the filthy rags of the old life, it is time to...