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Ephesians

Ephesians. Ephesus. It was one of the main cities of the ancient world. Ephesus. Like Chicago and Houston Was a port city At the crossroads. Had a great library that rivaled Alexandria. Became the best in the world. Used parchment for pages not papyrus. Acts 18:18-21.

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Ephesians

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  1. Ephesians

  2. Ephesus It was one of the main cities of the ancient world.

  3. Ephesus Like Chicago and Houston Was a port city At the crossroads

  4. Had a great library that rivaled Alexandria. • Became the best in the world. • Used parchment for pages not papyrus.

  5. Acts 18:18-21 • Priscilla & Aquila helped Paul Start the work. So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had his hair cut off at Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. And he came to Ephesus, and left them there;… (Acts 18:18-21)

  6. Acts 19:24-41 Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, led a protest in the arena with a mob chanting, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!"

  7. The Temple of Diana was one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

  8. Two Divisions of Ephesians Chapters 1-3 Blessings & Privileges Chapters 4-6 Our Great Responsibility

  9. Ephesians Written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. Eph. 1:1 To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus. The Letter To The

  10. Blessings in Christ (1:3-21) • All spiritual. (3) • Children of God in Christ. (4-6) • Forgiveness in Christ. (7-10) • God's heritage is in Christ. (11-12) • Sealed by the Holy Spirit in Christ. (13-14) • Paul 's prayer for the Ephesians. (15-21)

  11. The Church in God's Eternal Purpose A. The church, the fullness of Christ. (1:22-23) B. The church, alive in Christ. (2:1-10) C. The church, the body Of the reconciled. (2:11-18) D. The church, the kingdom, family, and temple of God. (2: 19-22)

  12. Ephesians 2:1 - 22 Before After Quickened Made to Sit v.1,5,6 In Christ v.13 Fellow-Citizens v.19 Children of Hope v.20 Habitation of God v.21,22 Dead in Sin V.1 Without Christ v.12 Aliens-Strangers v.12 Hopeless v.12 Without God v.12

  13. The Church in God's Eternal Purpose E. (3:1-21) The church, the product of God's revelation. The revelation was a dispensation of God's grace. Paul was commissioned to preach the unsearchable riches Of Christ. The result of the preaching was to the end that God's manifold wisdom might be known to principalities and power; by the church.

  14. Prayer for The Ephesians vs. 14-21 1st Petition: “That He may strengthen you…” 2nd Petition: “That Christ may dwell in your hearts…” 3rd Petition: “That you, being rooted and grounded in love” 4th Petition: “May be strong to apprehend with all the saints…” 5th Petition: “That you may be filled with all the fullness of God”

  15. Unity in the Body (4:1-16) A. Responsibilities of the members. (1-3) B. God's platform for unity. (4-6) C. Gifts provided for unity. (7-16)

  16. Practical Applications • Do not walk as other Gentiles ( 4:17-19) • In the vanity Of their minds. • Alienated from God through ignorance. • Past feeling. • Given over to lasciviousness.

  17. Practical Applications • Rather you should (4:20-32): • Put off the Old man. • Be renewed in the spirit Of your mind. • Put on the new man. • Put away lying—speak truth. • Be angry and not sin. • Not give place to the devil • Not steal anymore. • Work with your hands in order to have to give to the needy

  18. Practical Applications • Rather you should (4:20-32): • Let no corrupt speech proceed from your mouth. • Not grieve the Holy Spirit. • Put away bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, and malice. • Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving.

  19. Practical Applications • Walks contrasted. (5:1-21) • I . Walk in love as opposed to lust. (l -7) • 2. Walk in light as opposed to darkness. (8-14) • 3. Walk in wisdom as opposed to folly. (15-21)

  20. Practical Applications • Family relationships. (5:22 - 6:4) • I . Wives to husbands. • 2. Husbands to wives. • 3. Children to parents. (6:1-3) • 4. Parents to children. (6:4)

  21. Practical Applications • Social relationships. (6:5-9) • Servants to masters. (5-8) • 2. Masters to servants. ( 9)

  22. Practical Applications • Spiritual relationships. (6:10-20) • l. Christians face an enemy. (11-12) • 2. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might and don the armor of God. (10-17) • 3. Pray always. ( 18-20)

  23. Conclusion (6:21-24) (21-24)But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

  24. ALL SPIRITIAL BLESSINGS ARE IN CHRISTEphesians. 1:3 “In Christ” Redemption Ephesians 1:7 New Creation 2 Corinthians 5:17 Remission of Sins Matthew 26:28 Sanctification Hebrews 13:12 Justification Romans 5:9 Baptized “Into” Romans 6:3-6 Galatians 3:26,27 Confess “Unto” Romans 10:10 Repent “Unto” Acts 11:18 Believe “Unto” Romans 10:10

  25. Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 1 Peter 3:21 What Does God’s Word Say About Salvation? "For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation“. (Romans 10:10) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Rev 2:10 Hear- Romans 10:17 Luke 11:28 Romans 1:16 Believe–John 3:16 John 8:24 Mark 16:16 Repent– Acts 2:38 Luke 13:3 Acts 3:19 Confess– Romans10:10 Matthew 10:32 Acts 8:37 Baptized-1stPeter3:21 Mark 16:16 Acts 22:16 Remain Faithful – Revelation 2:10b Matthew 10:22

  26. Join Us At: 656 St. James Church Rd. Newton, NC Regular Assembly Times : Each Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 AM, Worship 11:00 AM Wednesdays: Bible Study 7:00 PM

  27. The Word and The Sword Is Brought To You By The Members Of By e-mail: contact@wordandsword.com By Phone: 828-465-3009 By Mail: P.O. Box 893 Newton, NC 28658 .wordandsword

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