Read carefully Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction More than people of God, we are Christians; even better, we are followers of Christ — disciples living with God. Maintaining a loving relationship with God in Christ Jesus teaches us how to live this life. We are different — spirit, soul, and body. We are new creatures created in Christ Jesus. We need to…
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Read Introduction Those who carefully read these passages will receive knowledge of why Christ brings spiritual gifts, as these passages contain deep truths. Ephesians clearly presents God’s purpose and intent for the Church, both universal and in the local church. His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers…
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Reading Plan — Ephesians 4:1-3 Introduction. … walk in the manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called. Ephesians 4:1 ESV. Paul is in prison for his faith and will eventually be murdered — executed. He walked in the manner worthy of his calling and urges us to do the same — take the same path. Maybe…
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Read Ephesians 1:17-19b and Ephesians 3:14-21 Pauline Prayers Our Lord entrusted His word to Paul and, with an obedient heart, Paul passed on to us the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding we need to live the “with God” life. There are thirteen letters attributed to Paul in the New Testament, and a close look will reveal 4 separate Pauline prayers: What…
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Read Ephesians 3:1-13 This was not made known to people in other generations as it is now revealed to His apostles and prophets by the Spirit: The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body and partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Ephesians 5-6 NIV. The Mystery? Paul, a prisoner of Christ, stops in the middle…
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Examine Ephesians 2:11-21 Notice that right way we are asked to consider the difference the gospel makes. We’re reminded what life was like without God. Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God is the World. Ephesians 2:12 ESV…
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Last week we focused on Ephesians 2:1-10 and discovered the “before” and “after” of the Christian life. But I just could not leave these treasured passages without focusing on one powerful passage: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10…
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See Ephesians 2:1-10 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience… But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He…
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Read Ephesians 1:15-23 Three things stand out in these passages: The Lord gives us something unattainable by the “once born”. We’re given the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we may know Him. We’re granted enlightenment with the eyes of our heart. The secret things of God are better seen from the heart. Power The power of God is…
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