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Introduction of Ephesians. Ephesians 1:1–2 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”. ````````. Introduction of Ephesians

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  1. Introduction of Ephesians Ephesians 1:1–2 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” ````````

  2. Introduction of Ephesians Who wrote Ephesians? The Apostle Paul logical development of thought and argument ````````

  3. PAUL A. Educated Jewish Scholar B. Violent Jewish Fundamentalist C. Missionary Church Planter D. Pastor in Ephesus PAUL Jewish Scholar Violent Jewish Fundamentalist Zealous Christian Evangelist Missionary Church Planter Pastor in Ephesus Prisoner for his Faith Martyr for Jesus

  4. Acts 9:1–20 1 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord… and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; 4 and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” 5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He said, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting, 6 but get up and enter the city, and it will be told you what you must do.” 17 Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on Saul said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight, and he got up and was baptized; 19 and he took food and was strengthened. Now for several days he was with the disciples who were at Damascus, 20 and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” PAUL Jewish Scholar Violent Jewish Fundamentalist Acts 9 Zealous Christian Evangelist Missionary Church Planter Pastor in Ephesus Prisoner for his Faith Martyr for Jesus

  5. Introduction of Ephesians Ephesians 1:1–2 “Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” ```````` “sent one” Apostle of Jesus Christ Vs “sent one” apostles of the church

  6. The Apostles of Christ: Were a Specific Group of Men (1 Cor 15:7-9, Rev 21:14) With Specific Qualifications: Eyewitness of the risen Lord Jesus (Acts 1:21-22), sent out by Jesus face to face. With Specific Power : ability to do authenticating miracles (2 Cor 12:12), and authority to speak authoritatively to the church (Eph 3:4-5, Acts 15:22) With a Specific Job: launch the church by giving it initial guidance (Eph 2:20) and by bringing it the Scriptures (Eph 3:4-5, 2 Pet 3:2) ````````

  7. Apostle-ology of Ephesians chapters 1, 2 ,3 and 4

  8. Ephesians 2:19–22 “you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.” 1)The ministry of an Apostle was as a foundation layer for the new church. God’s Household: The Church: Us T Cornerstone: Jesus Foundation: Apostles and Prophets

  9. Ephesians 3:3–5 “by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 4 By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit” 2) The ministry of an Apostle was receiving new revelation for the new church.

  10. Ephesians 4:11–12 Jesus “gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ” 3) The ministry of an Apostle was to equip and build up the new church.

  11. Apostle-ology of Ephesians 1)The ministry of an Apostle was as a foundation layer for the new church. 2) The ministry of an Apostle was receiving new revelation for the new church. 3) The ministry of an Apostle was to equip and build up the new church.

  12. How do these qualifications help us answer the question, “Are there Apostles today?” Ephesians 1:1 “Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” Were a Specific Group of Men (1 Cor 15:7-9, Rev 21:14) With Specific Qualifications: Eyewitness of the risen Lord Jesus (Acts 1:21-22), Sent by Jesus face to face. With Specific Power : ability to do authenticating miracles (2 Cor 12:12), and authority to speak authoritatively to the church (Eph 3:4-5, Acts 15:22) With a Specific Job: launch the church by giving it initial guidance (Eph 2:20) and by bringing it the Scriptures (Eph 3:4-5, 2 Pet 3:2) ````````

  13. “apostles of the church” are messengers sent out by the local church aka missionaries Philippians 2:25 “I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need” 2 Corinthians 8:23 “As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.”

  14. The Reverend Apostle GregoriusGriesemer What am I after? What is the problem?

  15. Were a Specific Group of Men (1 Cor 15:7-9, Rev 21:14) With Specific Qualifications: Eyewitness of the risen Lord Jesus (Acts 1:21-22), Sent by Jesus face to face. With Specific Power : ability to do authenticating miracles (2 Cor 12:12), and authority to speak authoritatively to the church (Eph 3:4-5, Acts 15:22) With a Specific Job: launch the church by giving it initial guidance (Eph 2:20) and by bringing it the Scriptures (Eph 3:4-5, 2 Pet 3:2) No one today speaks or writes with the inherent authority of an Apostle of Jesus Christ. ```````` Pastoral authority is derived from one’s ability to live and teach consistent with the word of God.

  16. Ephesians 1:1 “Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” For the 1st century reader , Paul was saying what you are about to read is not just my opinion. I have Christ’s authority for the purpose of establishing Christ’s church. What you are about to read is not negotiable. ````````

  17. Ephesians 1:1 “Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” For the 21st century reader , Paul is saying what you are about to read is not just my opinion. I wrote with Christ’s authority for the purpose of establishing Christ’s church. What you are about to read is not negotiable. Paul’s doctrines are God’s doctrines. Paul’s commands are God’s commands. ````````

  18. Introduction of Ephesians Who wrote Ephesians? The Apostle Paul logical development of thought and argument Why is Ephesians called a Prison Epistle? ```````` • The letter was written from prison in Rome (Acts 28) sometime between a.d. 60–62.

  19. Introduction of Ephesians Who was Ephesians written to? Dear friend, Tower home group continues tonight at 7pm at the Tower home. We are kicking off our study of Ephesians and I hope that you can make it. ````````

  20. Introduction of Ephesians Who was Ephesians written to? Dear ______, Tower home group continues tonight at 7pm at the Tower home. We are kicking off our study of Ephesians and I hope that you can make it. ````````

  21. The original letter of “Ephesians” did not actually specify the recipients. Ephesians 1:1 read, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus.” -sent first to the church in Ephesus -intended to be widely circulated amongst all the churches

  22. Introduction of Ephesians What do these first two verses tell us about the recipients? ```````` Ephesians 1:1–2 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  23. Introduction of Ephesians What do these first two verses tell us about the recipients? Georgian Orthodox Church Grapevine Cross or Cross of Saint Nino ```````` Ephesians 1:1–2 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  24. Introduction of Ephesians What do these first two verses tell us about the recipients? All Christians are “Saints” : set apart, pure and holy 1 Corinthians 1:2 “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” ```````` Ephesians 1:1–2 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  25. Who was Ephesians written to? How does this fact that Ephesians was a circular letter benefit you and I as we seek to apply the truths of Ephesians to our lives? Saint? Faithful in Christ? Child of God?

  26. Structure of Ephesians

  27. What group won the 1997 Nike Windrunner instant notoriety? This group was called the “comet cult” because of their infatuation with the Hale-Bopp comet.

  28. March 1997 San Diego, California Headline: 39 Heaven's Gate Members Dead in Mass Suicide Authorities found the dead lying neatly in their own bunk beds, faces and torsos covered by a square or purple cloth. Each member carried a five dollar bill and three quarters in their pockets. All wore identical black jump suits, brand new black-and-white Nike Windrunners, and armband patches reading "Heaven's Gate Away Team”. Cult leader Marshall Applewhite believed that mass suicide "was the only way to evacuate this Earth". He claimed that a space craft was trailing the Hale-Bopp comet and convinced his 38 followers to commit suicide so that their souls could board the space craft.

  29. As we believe, so we live.

  30. Structure of Ephesians Ephesians 4:1–3 “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called…3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1–3 “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called…3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” The first 3 chapters are theological, emphasizing what Christians should believe. The last 3 chapters are practical and focus on how Christian should live. 1-3 4-6 Believe Live

  31. Theme of Ephesians Ephesians is a letter of encouragement written to remind believers of their immeasurable blessings in Jesus; and not only to be thankful for those blessings, but also to live in a manner worthy of them. You are blessed to be child of God; live like one.

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