THE PATH OF THE JUST

“The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverbs 4:18. The letters of Paul to the early church are really God’s counsel to us. In these letters is revealed the manner of reconciliation with God, and the life that is lived in the individual brought back into harmony with Him.

For Christians living in the twenty-first century, the path to heaven and eternal life, and the way in which we may know God and His purpose for us, is still found in the Bible. The Word of God, inclusive of the letters of Paul, still provides the authoritative path that the just of today will follow.

- Download PDF -

Credits Table of Contents

David Wilson © 2009
World rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may be freely copied, provided it is only for teaching purposes, and as long as the title and copyright pages are included and the author is notified. Printing more than fifty copies is prohibited without written permission of the author.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Other versions listed below are used largely for the purpose of commentary. The author does not endorse the overall accuracy of the translations quoted.

Scripture quotations marked AMP are from the Amplified® Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org)

Scripture quotations marked TLB are taken from The Living Bible, copyright © 1971, 1997. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked TEV are taken from The Good News Bible, Today’s English Version. Old Testament © American Bible Society 1976. New Testament © American Bible Society 1966, 1971, 1976. Used by permission.

Scripture quotations marked Phillips are taken from The New Testament in Modern English by J. B. Phillips. Copyright © 1960. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked KJ21 are taken from the 21st Century King James Version®, copyright © 1994. Used by permission of Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved

Chapter 1 Ephesians 1

Ephesians 1:1–2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Chapter 2 Ephesians 2

Ephesians 2:1–3 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.

Chapter 3 Ephesians 3

Ephesians 3:1–7 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.

Chapter 4 Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4:1–6 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Chapter 5 Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5:1–2 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

Chapter 6 Ephesians 6

Ephesians 6:1–4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

Chapter 7 Philippians 1

Philippians 1:1–2 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Chapter 8 Philippians 2

Philippians 2:1–4 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Chapter 9 Philippians 3

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.

Chapter 10 Philippians 4

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

Chapter 11 Colossians 1

Colossians 1:1–3 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Chapter 12 Colossians 2

Colossians 2:1–3 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Chapter 13 Colossians 3

Colossians 3:1–3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Chapter 14 Colossians 4

Colossians 4:2–4 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

Page 1 of 2

Start

Prev

1

JoomlaWatch 1.2.12 - Joomla Monitor and Live Stats by Matej Koval