Ephesians

Lesson 7 : Ephesians 3  FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY   Paul starts out  in verse 1 of Ephesians 3 telling his readers: “ For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles– .  Then Paul breaks from that thought as another truth comes to him he wants to … Read more

Lesson 8 Ephesians 4. Matching our behavior to our beliefs.   Now we come to the practical outworking of our position in heaven here on earth. Did you notice in Ephesians 2- where is says we are?  “ And God raised us up with Christ and SEATED US WITH HIM IN THE HEAVENLY REALMS IN … Read more

Lesson 9: Ephesians 4:17-24. A New Way of Thinking.   “ So I tell you this and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer WALK ( live) as the Gentiles  do, in the futility of their thinking.” Proverbs tells us:  As a man thinketh in his heart – so is he. … Read more

Lesson 10: Ephesians 5 :1,.2 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” It should come as no surprise we are instructed to walk in love. After all the … Read more

Lesson 12- Ephesians 5-6. In Ephesians 5:18 we are told to be filled with the Spirit. Then we see the results of being filled with the spirit in the following verses. We are told as a result we will speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs and have song in our heart. … Read more

Lesson 11: Ephesians Study   In the first two verses of Ephesians 5- we are told to walk in love, just as Christ loved us.  Paul’s letter then goes on to describe what walking in love is NOT. Here is what  Paul has told in this letter in regard to how we conduct ourselves:  as … Read more

Lesson 13: Ephesians 6:18-24 Turning the World Upside Down ( Acts 17:6) Paul began this section with these instructions:  “ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”  ( Ephesians 6:10,11) In our last … Read more

Lesson 3: Ephesians Study Paul in his letter to the Ephesians provides clear, sound doctrine in the first part of his letter. Then in the latter part of the letter, he provides practical outworking of that doctrine in our lives. In this first chapter, Paul’s teaching is about what we possess which provides instructions for … Read more

Lesson 6: Ephesians Study  2:11-18   REMEMBER WHEN? “Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “ uncircumcised: by those who call themselves “ the circumcision” ( that done in the body by the hands of men)- remember at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel … Read more

Lesson 2: Ephesians Study.   “ In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace, that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed … Read more

Lesson 4: Ephesians 2  “ Loose him and let him go.” (Ephesians 2:1-6) That subtitle comes from the instructions the Lord Jesus gave in John 11 when Lazarus came forth from the grave. Remember the story- Lazarus had been dead and buried for four days.  When Jesus asked Martha to take away the stone covering … Read more

Lesson 5: Ephesians 2: 7-10 A Look at the Process of Salvation.   “ For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.” Paul tells us: “ my God shall supply all your needs according to His … Read more

Ephesians Study Part 1. Royalty Training. Prince William of England is the heir apparent to the throne of England. Although the position of King is more symbolic than powerful in that country- it is a very important and influential position.  If we took note of the life of William, we would observe that he is … Read more