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Ephesians 5:21-27
Paul transitions from instruction on personal christian conduct to the church and home. Repeatedly Paul emphasizes the powerful term "submit" to describe how believers and family members must…
Why a Sovereign God is Crucial in Difficult Times 13
Ephesians 5:15-20
Following his forceful instruction about Christian behavior in the areas of speech and sexual conduct, Paul issues a series of cautions about living foolishly....or wisely. Only by preparing…
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Ephesians 5:1-14
Paul begins his third set of directives on appropriate Christian living with an exhortation to "Follow God's example....and walk in the way of love". The Apostle abruptly shifts…
Why a Sovereign God is Crucial in Difficult Times 11
Ephesians 4:25-32
Paul clearly defines the difference between living "your former way of life", which he identifies as the "old self". and putting on the "new self", which is "created…
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Ephesians 4:17-24
After diverging a bit from his focus on Christian living in 4:1, Paul returns to his instruction by stating, "you must no longer live as the Gentiles do,…
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Ephesians 4:11-16
Paul elaborates on the "grace" of Christ that is given to the church by defininng a group of gifted individuals that form the foundations of the Church. He…
Why a Sovereign God is Crucial in Difficult Times 8
Ephesians 4:1-10
Following three stout chapters of deep theological instruction, Paul shifts focus to the matter of practical Christian living. He begins chapter 4 with the exhortation, "I urge you…
Why a Sovereign God is Crucial in Difficult Times 7
Ephesians 3:14-21
Paul concludes the first half of his letter to the church in Ephesus with a profound prayer. He petitions the Lord for strengthe and power through the Holy…
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Ephesians 3:1-13
After relating the profound truth that God has called both Jews and Gentiles to be one new people in the church (chpater 2), Paul continues by elaborating upon…