Pastor Jim Thomas walks through Ephesians 5:22–33, one of the Bible’s most discussed and misunderstood passages. Discover the beauty and challenge of mutual submission, self-giving love, and Christ-centered marriage. Paul’s words call husbands and wives to reflect Christ and the Church in their relationship—not through domination or cultural norms, but through humility, sacrifice, and unity. This passage reveals the mystery of God’s design for marriage and its deeper connection to the gospel.

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In Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Jim unpacks Paul’s practical call to wise, Spirit-filled living. Learn what it means to redeem the time, understand the will of the Lord, and be continually filled with the Spirit. Explore the fruit of the Spirit’s filling—gratitude, worship, mutual submission—and how they shape both personal devotion and life in community. This passage calls us to intentional, joyful discipleship in a world of distraction and darkness.

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The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

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Pastor Jim Thomas explores Ephesians 5:7–14, where Paul contrasts the way of darkness with the way of light. Discover what it means to walk as children of light, bearing the fruit of goodness, righteousness, and truth. Reflect on the daily call to live distinctly, not as partakers in darkness, but as people awakened by Christ to shine His light in a dark world. Learn how Scripture calls us to transformation, integrity, and joy as we step into the light of God’s grace.

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The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

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