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Ephesians 5 has some rich teaching on Christian marriage -- Art Morris works through the initial teaching on submission in a relationship.

Bill Morris covers the first part of Ephesians 5

Our study in Ephesians continues today with a look at the verses from 4:25 - 5:2.  Paul continues the earlier work in chapter 4 by working out the implications of the new life for the individual Christian.   As Klyne Snodgrass in his Ephesians volume of the NIV Application Commentary observes, many of these commandments follow a formula of:  stop doing a negative, start doing a positive because of...

In Ephesians 4:17-24 Paul continues to explore the implications of Christ's work and blessings. This time, the corporate implications give way to a more personal, individual message.  The culmination is in verse 24 where he describes the equation for authentic Christianity: "and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." (ESV) Breaking down the p...

In this lesson Ephesians 4:11-16 is explored.  The concept of spiritual gifts is covered. Spiritual gifts are given to individual Christians. Seen another way, these individually gifted Christians are part of Christ's gifts to the church. Spiritual gifts are given for a variety of reasons. Interestingly, part of the reason is to keep us on track during changing and challenging times: 4 so that we...

Rich teaching on the concept of Spiritual Gifts can be found in several key areas of Paul's letters: Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-14 and today's passage in Ephesians 4.   These gifts are "given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift." (ESV)

In this lesson Bill reviews the redemptive history from the viewpoint of the Jews and carried forward to the work of Christ for us. This is yet another of the spiritual blessings of being "in Christ".

6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 

In Ephesians 2:19-22 Paul uses three metaphors to describe our relationship with God now that we are "in Christ". A  sermon by Pastor Ray Stedman  is the source of the observation that each metaphor shows God drawing us closer and closer to Him until we, as a body of believers -- still under construction and being fitted -- become His dwelling place.

The focus on this lesson is Ephesians 2:11-17. While still reviewing many of the blessings we have "in Christ", Paul begins to move from an emphasis on the individual blessings toward the new positions we enjoy as a group of likeminded believers.  Dr. Wiersbe offers this helpful outline in understanding our the passage regarding our position before Christ: The one word that best describes the Gent...

In this lesson from Ephesians 2:5-10, the focus is on the grace of God to save us from death and to save us for a life of service.  Verse 10 makes the point that we are God's workmanship. We are a result of his creativity.  Amazing!

Reviewing Ephesians 1:16-2:3 Art Morris notes that one of the great desires of Paul for his people is that they really know some things. Jesus, of course, said in John 8 that "the truth will set you free". There are some liberating truths Paul wants us to embrace: Because we've been called, we can have hope (God will finish what He started) Because we have been promised an inheritance we can begin...

The key verse in this passage is Ephesians 1:19 where Bill Morris encourages us to understand "what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe." During the lesson, Bill references an article by Dane Ortlund that presents some concepts gleaned from Jonathan Edwards' writings.  The main points are listed below but check out  the full article  (it's brief!). Here are five things...

In this lesson Bill Morris reviews some additional content from Ephesians 1: Considering our mind, will and emotions in the context of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (check out the chart used in  this post  on Galatians 5). "At salvation we get all of God that we're gonna get but how much will He get of us?" An overview of what we've learned so far in Ephesians through verse 14. New content beg...

the 4g class studies Ephesians 1:11-14. We closed out the class with  this version  of Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.

Ephesians 1:7-10

Ephesians 1:3-6 looks at the work of God the Father in choosing us to be part of his family before the creation of the world.

Even the opening verses of Ephesians are rich with the gospel . . . Ephesians 1:1-2