Ephesians 113
Definition
Through Christ the faithful become living stones built into a spiritual house, a chosen generation and royal priesthood, God’s ‘signet ring’ in the world bearing His authority and image.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- The Church As Spiritual House And Royal Priesthood
Biblical References
- Haggai 1:1-4 — On the first day of the sixth month of King Darius’ second year, the Lord’s message came through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak: This
- Haggai 1:5-11 — Here then, this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has said: ‘Think carefully about what you are doing. You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but are never filled. You drink, but are still thirsty.
- Haggai 1:6 — *You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but are never filled. You drink, but are still thirsty. You put on clothes, but are not warm. Those who earn wages end up with holes in their money bags.’” *
- Haggai 1:8 — *Go up to the hill country and bring back timber to build the temple. Then I will be pleased and honored,” says the Lord. *
- Haggai 1:12-15 — Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, along with the whole remnant of the people, obeyed the Lord their God. They responded favorably to the message of the prophet Haggai, who spok
- Haggai 2:1-5 — On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the Lord’s message came through the prophet Haggai again: “Ask the following questions to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, the high priest Joshua son of Jehoza