Ephesians chapter 3 closes the first half of the epistle and reveals the mystery of Christ. In Chapter 1, we were shown the wealth of God’s blessings that are in Christ. In Chapter 2, God’s purpose is developed to show how those who were dead in sin are given new life in Christ and reconciles …
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Feb 07 2024
Ephesians — Part 3
After tracing various blessings and the eternal plan that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit have given, the Apostle Paul prayed for the believer’s spiritual life. There are two prayers in Ephesians. The first prayer is “that you might know,” 1:15–23. Then later he prays “that you might be,” 3:13–21. The first is for …
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Jan 30 2024
Ephesians — Part 2
In our first study, we observed the blessings from God the Father. He chose us in Christ and has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Him. By Christ, the Father has adopted us as sons to Himself. Blessings from the Son (1:7–12) Ephesians 1:7–8 NIV84 In him we have redemption through his blood, the …
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Jan 24 2024
Ephesians – Part 1
Ephesians Introduction The Apostle Paul introduced himself as the apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God and then addressed the saints in Ephesus. The believers in Ephesus were the first to receive this letter before it was sent to all of the churches. The epistle addresses the Christian’s position in Christ. The goal …
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