Ephesians 4:1-3 Worthy of The Calling
Now that Paul has established a doctrinal foundation for the Church, he begins the practical exhortation. “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” This turns out to be the hard part — living to please God.
Ephesians 3:14-21 The Love of Christ , The Fullness ofGod
Paul resumes his argument from verse 1, “For this reason …”. He details his prayer for the saints in Ephesus and closes with a doxology. This is a prayer we would do well to pray for each other.
Ephesians 3:8-13 Unsearchable Riches, Eternal Purpose
Paul hints at, and we discuss the unsearchable riches of Christ and the eternal purpose of God realized in Christ Jesus our Lord. This is amazing!
Ephesians 3:1-7 The Mystery Of The Messiah
Paul begins to reveal the “mystery of Christ” (ESV). This was ‘concealed in the Old Testament, revealed in the New Testament.’ This is a hard mystery, doctrine given the interface between the Jewish and Gentile population of the church.
Ephesians 2:11-22 Destroying The Wall Of Hostility
The long-term goal of God’s plan of Redemptive History requires clear demonstration of the Laws of God. He did this through the Jewish nation. Then to bring all nations into the plan and opportunity, thus the gospel has to go to all nations. Paul explains this.
Ephesians 2:4-10 But God, … Amazing Mercy, Love, & Grace
Incomprehensible. That is the word someone used to describe the extreme measure of Mercy, Love, and Grace God has bestowed on us, His children. This passage tells us all about that.
Ephesians 2:1-3 Dead In Trespasses And Sin
What does it mean to be dead in trespasses and sin. This phrase Paul uses has a very distinct theological meaning, and the ramifications are of tremendous importance as we construct a theological worldview.
