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How Do Saints Build the Body? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 5 Video 23.09.2021 ↓

When the pastors equip the saints and the saints do the work of ministry, the body of Christ builds itself up into maturity.

Who Are the Ministers in the Church? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 4 Video 21.09.2021 ↓

Pastors have the challenging task of teaching and inspiring their people to maturity in the faith for the health of the church.

Does Christ Put Pastors in Specific Churches? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 3 Video 18.09.2021 ↓

Is there a call to the ministry? Does God still appoint pastors to specific local churches?

Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, and Teachers: Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 2 Video 16.09.2021 ↓

Apostles and prophets are different from evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. Do you know how?

Individualism and Solidarity in the Church: Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 1 Video 14.09.2021 ↓

Who we each are in Christ, with our specific giftings, matters. And who we are as members of the wider church also matters. One does not cancel the other.

How Does Christ Fill All Things? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 4 Video 11.09.2021 ↓

Christ fills all things by dying and giving grace and gifts to his church. He is the head, and we are the body. As he reigns, so will we.

Did Jesus Descend into Hell? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 3 Video 09.09.2021 ↓

The same Jesus that came to earth, lived, taught, died, and rose, is the same Jesus interceding for us now in heaven.

Was the Old Testament in Light of the New? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 2 Video 07.09.2021 ↓

When the Old Testament was written, was it written in light of what would be said in the New Testament?

How Will Diversity Not Destroy Oneness? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 1 Video 04.09.2021 ↓

God gives different gifts in different measures to different people, and he gives them to unite us, not divide us.

We Have a Father over All: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 13 Video 02.09.2021 ↓

We long to belong. We long to be secure. We long for purpose. We long for riches. And all of these are satisfied in God as our Father.

Hope Created the Spirit-Filled Body: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 12 Video 31.08.2021 ↓

What do you do when you are reading a tough text and not getting much help from commentaries? John Piper models his approach from Ephesians 4:1–6.

Keep the Unity That Cost Everything: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 11 Video 28.08.2021 ↓

We must be eager to keep the unity that Christ purchased with his own blood.

Enduring One Another in Love: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 10 Video 24.08.2021 ↓

Do you have a quick temper? Do you get angry and find it hard to forgive? If Christ has saved you, he calls you to a long-suffering love.

What Is Biblical Meekness? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 9 Video 21.08.2021 ↓

If biblical meekness does not just mean talking quietly or being soft, what does it mean?

How to Pursue All Lowliness: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 8 Video 17.08.2021 ↓

Lowliness isn’t something that we should want just enough of to get by. We should desire “all humility” to glorify Christ.

Why Is Lowliness Fitting for Our Calling? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 7 Video 14.08.2021 ↓

Lowliness is fitting for the Christian because our redemption cost Christ his life. This should level any and every thought of boasting.

The Heart Traits Behind a Worthy Walk: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 6 Video 10.08.2021 ↓

A heart worthy of our calling is lowly, meek, long-suffering, and willing to endure others in love — in other words, it is a heart like Christ’s.

Does God Help Us Walk in a Worthy Way? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 5 Video 07.08.2021 ↓

When we are commanded to walk worthily, are we ultimately responsible or does God do this in us?

What Is Worthy Walking? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 4 Video 03.08.2021 ↓

What does it mean to walk worthily of our calling? Does it mean we finally become deserving of our salvation?

What Is Our Infinitely Valuable Calling? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 3 Video 31.07.2021 ↓

The hope of the Christian calling is precious beyond measure. We walk toward a glory we can’t rightly imagine.

God Calls the Spiritually Dead to Life: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 2 Video 27.07.2021 ↓

God calls us out of the tomb, out of death, out of condemnation, and out of slavery to sin. We are called into life and joy and freedom in Christ.

Deep Doctrine Makes Houses Happy: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 1 Video 24.07.2021 ↓

The radical life change that Paul calls for in Ephesians is built upon radical truths about God.

To the Praise of the Glory of Grace: Overview of Ephesians 1–3 Video 20.07.2021 ↓

Join John Piper as he walks through the first three chapters of Ephesians, showing how the main points relate, all in under twelve minutes.

How Does It All End? Ephesians 3:20–21 Video 17.07.2021 ↓

Do you have moments when you pause from your work, your studies, your responsibilities, your conversations to praise God? Oh, for hearts of worship.

Filled with All the Fullness of God? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 8 Video 13.07.2021 ↓

We need more than descriptions of God’s love for us. We need the Spirit to help us know and feel God’s love for us.