With this lesson, we have come to the end of our study of the book of Ephesians. And what a panoramic view has been spread out before us. It began with “spiritual blessings in heavenly places,” and will end with “spiritual wickedness in high places.” Or to be more specific, it began with our discovery that “the God and […]
The first 21 verses of Ephesians Chapter 5 contain some very startling contrasts. For instance, the sins of fornication, uncleanness, and foolish talking are contrasted with the virtues of righteousness and truth. What is the meaning of this diversity? Well, it simply means there are two very different families inhabiting this world. There’s the unsaved, whom Paul
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In today’s society, the institution of marriage is under attack. Not only has the media dragged down our morals, but many of our schools of higher learning, so-called, have relegated marriage to the status of irrelevance. But marriage isn’t irrelevant. It was instituted by God Himself, and predates all other relationships. “Therefore shall a man
The first three chapters of Ephesians are all about our wealth in Christ, and how abundantly we have been blessed! And then from Chapter 4 right through to Chapter 6 and V 9, it’s all about our walk in Christ. That would be a natural progression, wouldn’t it? If we have been abundantly blessed, and
Our last lesson was all about our walk in Christ as it affects our fellow believers. It is a walk characterized by the Christ- like attitudes of lowliness, meekness, longsuffering and forbearance, with the overall goal of keeping “the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ As we continue in Ephesians Chapter 4,
The first three chapters of Ephesians are all about our wealth in Christ. And they’re about “— the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ”. Eph. 1:3 And can there be any place more secure, more blessed, more fulfilling, and more open to a wonderful
In Ephesians chapter 2 we are presented with God’s view of the church. Not only is the church a trophy to the “exceeding riches of his grace“, but it is very unique in its structure. Yes, as we enter this “holy temple in the Lord”, we are struck by the fact that there is no middle wall of
Well, our last lesson ended on a high note, didn’t it? Not only did we see all things put under Jesus’ feet, but the church is described as being “the fullness of him that filleth all in all.“— yes, the church, which is described in Eph.1:18 as God’s “inheritance in the saints”. But, where did this masterpiece of God’s workmanship
Eph. 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:” And with these words, Paul begins his synopsis of the spiritual blessings God has bestowed upon the Church of Jesus Christ. All very different, but with this one common thread; they are
Colonized by the Greek city of Athens , Ephesus had inherited its rich culture. And being built on the western coast of Asia Minor, (present day Turkey ), it was strategically located between two continents, and had incorporated the culture, scientific advantages, and grossed sin of both East and West. Over the years, it had experienced a long and sometimes tumultuous
