Extended Studies
This is a collection of studies that cover many posts. They may be about a topic. Or they may cover an extended passage or book.
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The revealed mystery is that the barrier that separated Jew from Gentile has been eliminated, and has been replaced by a new humanity.
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.
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.
The Doctrine of the Church
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What is the church? What is it's purpose? Questions about government, baptism and Lord's Supper. These are topics addressed by the doctrine of the church.
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.
Ephesians: A Prayer for Believers (1:15-23)
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In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul's prayer for his readers is a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that they could know God better.
Ephesians: Spiritual Blessings (1:3-14)
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God has given his spiritual blessings to us in the heavenly realm. And we have these blessings because we are in Christ.
Ephesians: A Brief Introduction
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This brief introduction to Ephesians will share some thoughts about the authorship, dating, audience, and purpose of this profound letter.
The Doctrine of Salvation
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The doctrine of salvation encompasses our initial salvation experience, our ongoing walk with Christ, and our final deliverance.
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit, the 3rd person of the Trinity, brings conviction of sin, enables life as a believer, and equips for service in the Kingdom.
The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ
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The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus' atonement for us is essential for our salvation.
The Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ
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The nature of Jesus . . . He is the second person of the Trinity. And he is both fully God and fully man, perfectly united into one person.
