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Ephesians Studies

This category is used for extended studies about the letter of Paul the apostle, to the Ephesian church. It could be used for either individual or group studies.

spiritual warfare

Ephesians: Spiritual Warfare (6:10-20)

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A spiritual battle is raging all around us. Take up the armor God provides, stand your ground, and join in the fight.

the Bride of Christ

Ephesians: The Bride of Christ (5:25-32)

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One image of the church in the New Testament is the Bride of Christ. It pictures the intimate relationship between Christ and his church.

Life in the Family

Ephesians: Life in the Family (5:21-6:9)

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Paul's instructions to first century families contains useful information for families today. It also contains advice for workplace relationships.

Ephesians: Imitators of God (5:1-20)

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Don't be like the world around you. Instead, be imitators of God by living a life of love, living as a child of the light, and living with wisdom.

put on the new self

Ephesians: Put on the New Self (4:17-32)

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How can I be an effective member of the body of Christ? Take off the old self and put on a new self. One made in the image of Christ.

Ephesians: Growing a Mature Church (4:11-16)

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Christ provides his church with the necessary equippers to that we can be a mature church, fully equipped to do the work he has called us to.

walking worthy

Ephesians: Walking Worthy (4:1-6)

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What does walking worthy of our calling mean? In the context of Ephesians 4:1-6, it refers to our role in the body of Christ. Be the best member you can be.

rooted and established

Ephesians: Rooted and Established In Love (3:14-21)

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Paul prays that the Ephesians would be rooted and established in love, a suitable dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.

a mystery revealed

Ephesians: A Mystery Revealed (3:1-13)

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The revealed mystery is that the barrier that separated Jew from Gentile has been eliminated, and has been replaced by a new humanity.

tearing down the dividing wall of hostility

Ephesians: Tearing Down the Wall of Hostility (2:11-22)

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Jesus' death on the cross tore down the dividing wall of hostility separating Jew from Gentile. In his death, the law is fulfilled.

God's Grace

Ephesians: Amazing Grace (2:8-10)

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Grace. More specifically God's grace, his unmerited favor towards us. But it is concerned with much more than my salvation.

Ephesians: From Death Into Life, An Act of Grace (2:1-7)

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In my natural state, I was spiritually dead, separated from the life of God. But by his grace, I have been made alive and seated with Christ.

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