A Husband’s Love as a Picture of the Gospel Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Recap from Last Lesson: In our previous lesson (Eph 5:21-24), we established …
The Principle of Submission and a Wife’s Calling Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Recap from Last Lesson: In our previous lesson (Eph 5:15-21), we learned that …
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Walking with Wisdom in a Wasted World Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Recap from Last Lesson: In our previous lesson (Eph 5:8-14), we embraced our radical …
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Anchored in Truth, Growing in Love Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: What powerful imagery does Paul use in verse 14 to describe spiritual …
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Living as Children of Light Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Recap from Last Lesson: In our previous lesson (Eph 5:3-7), we examined Paul’s stern warning against …
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Forsaking Darkness Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: After calling us to “walk in love” (5:2), Paul immediately lists things that should “not even …
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Our Identity and Our Walk Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: The word “Therefore” at the beginning of 5:1 connects this command directly to …
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The Root of Sin and the Reason for Grace Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Verse 30 gives a powerful, central command. What does …
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The Practical Marks of the New Self Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Verse 25 provides the first specific example of “putting off” the …
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The Old Self and the New Self Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: In verses 17-19, how does Paul describe the lifestyle of unbelievers? …
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Equipping the Saints for Ministry Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: After emphasizing our sevenfold unity (vv. 4-6), Paul begins verse 7 with “But…” …
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The Creed of Our Unity Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Immediately after urging the church to be “eager to maintain the unity,” Paul …
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The Foundation of Unity Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Paul begins with a plea to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling.” …
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God’s Power at Work in Us Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: This section is a doxology (a burst of praise). Why do you …
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Comprehending the Love of Christ Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Paul resumes his prayer in verse 14 by kneeling. What does this physical …
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Las Incalculables Riquezas de Cristo para Todas las Naciones Idea Principal de Efesios: Efesios revela el plan eterno de Dios de unir todas las cosas en Cristo, detallando nuestras riquezas espirituales, la unidad de la Iglesia como Su cuerpo y nuestro llamado a vivir conforme a esta nueva identidad. Preguntas a Considerar: ¿Cómo se describe …
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The Unfathomable Riches of Christ for All Nations Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: How does Paul describe himself in verse 8? What does …
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La Mayordomía de la Gracia de Dios Idea Principal de Efesios: Efesios revela el plan eterno de Dios de unir todas las cosas en Cristo, detallando nuestras riquezas espirituales, la unidad de la Iglesia como Su cuerpo y nuestro llamado a vivir conforme a esta nueva identidad. Preguntas a Considerar: ¿Por qué se autodenomina Pablo …
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The Stewardship of God’s Grace Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Why does Paul begin by identifying himself as a “prisoner of Christ Jesus …
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Built on Christ, the Cornerstone Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: What three new identities does Paul give to the Gentile believers in verse …
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Cristo, Nuestra Paz y Acceso a Dios Idea Principal de Efesios: Efesios revela el plan eterno de Dios de unir todas las cosas en Cristo, detallando nuestras riquezas espirituales, la unidad de la Iglesia como Su cuerpo y nuestro llamado a vivir conforme a esta nueva identidad. Preguntas a Considerar: El versículo 14 dice que …
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Christ Our Peace and Access to God Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Verse 14 says Christ “is our peace.” What does it mean …
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Brought Near by the Blood of Christ Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: To whom is Paul specifically speaking in this section (v. 11)? …
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The Gift of God and the Purpose of Our Salvation Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Verse 8 is one of the most famous …
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Made Alive, Raised, and Seated by Grace Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Verse 4 begins with the dramatic phrase, “But God…” What two …
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The Reality of Our Former Life in Trespasses and Sins Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: In verse 1, what is the word Paul …
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Para que Conozcan la Esperanza, las Riquezas y el Poder que Poseen Idea Principal de Efesios: Efesios revela el plan eterno de Dios para unir todas las cosas en Cristo, detallando nuestras riquezas espirituales, la unidad de la Iglesia como Su cuerpo y nuestro llamado a vivir esta nueva identidad. Preguntas a Considerar: Al enterarse …
That You May Know the Hope, Riches, and Power You Possess Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: Upon hearing of the Ephesians’ “faith” and …
Our Secure Place in God’s Plan Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: According to verse 7, what two specific and profound blessings do believers …
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Comprendiendo Nuestra Elección, Adopción y las Riquezas de Su Gracia Idea Principal de Efesios: Efesios revela el plan eterno de Dios para unir todas las cosas en Cristo, detallando nuestras riquezas espirituales, la unidad de la Iglesia como Su cuerpo y nuestro llamado a vivir esta nueva identidad. Preguntas a Considerar: ¿Cómo se identifica Pablo …
Understanding Our Election, Adoption, and the Riches of His Grace Main Idea of Ephesians: Ephesians reveals God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, detailing our spiritual riches, the Church’s unity as His body, and our calling to live out this new identity. Questions to Consider: How does Paul identify himself at the beginning …
Unveiling God’s Eternal Plan and the Riches of His Grace Before we begin our verse-by-verse study of Ephesians, this introductory lesson will provide a brief overview of its background, central messages, and overall structure to help us appreciate the profound truths it contains. 1. Historical and Cultural Context The Epistle to the Ephesians is traditionally …
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The Cross, New Creation, and the Marks of Jesus Main Idea of the Passage: Paul emphatically declares that his only boast is in the cross of Christ, which has redefined his relationship with the world. He asserts that what truly matters is the new creation, blesses those who live by this principle, bears the marks …
The Danger of Seeking Human Approval over God’s Truth Main Idea of the Passage: Paul personally underscores his final warning by exposing the self-serving and fear-driven motives of those who pressure the Galatian believers to be circumcised, highlighting their desire for outward approval and avoidance of persecution rather than true commitment to God’s law. Questions …
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La Ley Espiritual de la Cosecha y el Llamado a Hacer el Bien Idea Principal de Gálatas: Defender el evangelio de la gracia como la única base para la justificación y la vida cristiana, afirmar la libertad del creyente del legalismo mediante la fe en Cristo, y llamar a los creyentes de vuelta a la …
The Spiritual Law of Harvest and the Call to Do Good Main Idea of Galatians: To defend the gospel of grace as the sole basis for justification and Christian living, to assert the believer’s freedom from legalism through faith in Christ, and to call believers back to the truth of the gospel. Questions to Consider: …
Restoring Others and Examining Ourselves in Light of the Gospel Main Idea of Galatians: To defend the gospel of grace as the sole basis for justification and Christian living, to assert the believer’s freedom from legalism through faith in Christ, and to call believers back to the truth of the gospel. Questions to Consider: According …
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Cultivating a Spirit-Led Character: The Fruit of True Freedom (Galatians 5:22-26) Main Idea of Galatians: To defend the gospel of grace as the sole basis for justification and Christian living, to assert the believer’s freedom from legalism through faith in Christ, and to call believers back to the truth of the gospel. Questions to Consider: …
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The Spirit Versus the Flesh: A Battle for Believers (Galatians 5:16-21) Main Idea of Galatians: To defend the gospel of grace as the sole basis for justification and Christian living, to assert the believer’s freedom from legalism through faith in Christ, and to call believers back to the truth of the gospel. Questions to Consider: …
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Liberty’s True Purpose: Serving in Love, Not Self-Indulgence (Galatians 5:13-15) Main Idea of Galatians: To defend the gospel of grace as the sole basis for justification and Christian living, to assert the believer’s freedom from legalism through faith in Christ, and to call believers back to the truth of the gospel. Questions to Consider: What …
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