In Ephesians, Paul paints a picture of the normal Christian life.

The Christian life is war, and if we're to stand against the wiles of the devil and walk worthy of our calling, we must deploy the full armor of God.

As members of God's new society (the church), the gospel radically and often counter-culturally, re-orients the way we live as those under authority and those in authority.

Parents and children: let us labor to live in keeping with God's good design for our homes.

Marriage is ultimately a picture of the gospel and God is pleased and our marriages will flourish as we joyfully embrace and live out our gospel-displaying roles that He has given to us.

Unto us a son is given, a kingly redeemer who restores life and builds up the house of Israel.

God's appointed redeemer spreads his wings over his beloved and provides her with rest.

The Lord guides and directs needy sinners to find favor in the eyes of the Redeemer.

The LORD hears the cries of the desperate, those who cling to Him in faith, and he will deliver them.

As Christians, God would have us to walk carefully, in wisdom and being filled with the Spirit.