Christ is to dwell in our hearts through faith, declares Paul in Ephesians 3:17. But this is not a call for salvation but for Christ to be central and preeminent in our lives.

In this stirring expositional message, Nathan Johnson unpacks three things that Christ dwelling in our hearts does NOT mean, in order to help us understand what it does. 

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 76

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The emphasis of Paul’s incredible prayer is the life and love of Jesus Christ demonstrated and experienced in the depths of every believer. The heart of the prayer is found in the phrase “strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.”

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores this profound and essential concept of which the rest of the prayer flows from.

As Christians, we must be strengthened and empowered by the Spirit of God in our inner being (our mind, heart, will, emotions, and conscience) if we desire to practically live the life of a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 75

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 74

In Ephesians 3:16, Paul declares that he prays “according to the riches of God’s glory.” While we know prayer is important, many of us don’t know the posture, position, or person of prayer like Paul did.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to pray according to the riches of God’s glory and gives you three important questions that have the potential to deepen and transform your prayer life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 73

Paul tells us that every family in heaven and on earth derives its name from God the Father. But what does it mean that we are “named” from the Father?

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson not only explores this incredible concept of “name” in Scripture but also gives the secret for how our lives can reflect the heart, character, and image of our God.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 72

Paul’s second prayer in Ephesians (3:14-21) isn’t a causal or simple prayer—it is an intense and focused prayer for the fullness of Christ in the lives of Paul’s readers.

While we often don’t place much significance on the posture of prayer, Paul emphasizes that this prayer is done on his knees before the Father.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the biblical posture of prayer, why Paul is emphasizing bowing his knees, and what this practically means for our own prayer lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 71

In this new section of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson explores Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and the abundant life made available to us in Christ Jesus. Paul begins his prayer by declaring “for this reason”—building upon what He has written so far in Ephesians. Join Nathan in this study where we review Ephesians 1-3 and what reason Paul is praying on behalf of believers.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 70

Tribulations and trials are supposed to be our triumph in the Christian life! As believers, we shouldn’t shy away from difficulties, but as Paul commands, we should embrace them. Why? Because we know how God is using them in our lives. In this expositional study, Nathan examines Ephesians 3:13 and Paul’s reminder that we should not lose heart at his tribulations but rather recognize that tribulations are our glory and boast. You can triumph in tribulation! And in this message, Nathan gives five ways you can do so. 

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 69

Believers have access to the throne room of the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Creator of the Universe. In Ephesians 3:12, Paul says that our access unto God is not one of trepidation or fear but one of bold confidence. In this expositional study, Nathan explains our bold, confident access to God and the amazing wonder of such access.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 68

God has an eternal purpose that He is bringing about in Christ Jesus. From eternity past, through all the Old Testament, and continues to today, His divine plan will be brought about. In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:11, Nathan Johnson gives an introduction to God’s eternal purpose and gives three practical ways we can live in His will and plan.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 67

The body of Christ (the Church) has the tremendous privilege to declare the manifold wisdom of God to the heavenly realms. The way we as Christians live here on earth becomes a declaration to the world around us and to the heavenlies that God is still God, He is enthroned on high, and all the promises in Him are still yes and amen.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:10, Nathan Johnson explores this amazing mystery and describes not only what the manifold wisdom of God is but explains how we get to showcase the life and wisdom of God to the universe.

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