We take a look at the final sections in “theological” first half of the letter and move on to the “exhortation” part of the letter. Because of the incredible, unsearchable riches of Father God’s work in the Church (in Us) in Christ through the Spirit, we should live in a manner worthy of this calling.…

We consider the outworking of Father God’s great love in saving us “by GRACE through FAITH.” We also take a look at the “mystery” – secret – that has now been revealed: Father God is uniting both Jew and Gentile together in the Body of Christ. This is part of His New Work that was…

We finish looking at Paul’s Praise/Prayer in the Ephesians 1. We focus on Father God’s “good pleasure” worked out in His eternal purposes and plans IN Christ through the Holy Spirit.

We finish looking at Paul’s Praise/Prayer in the Ephesians 1. We focus on Father God’s “good pleasure” worked out in His eternal purposes and plans IN Christ through the Holy Spirit.

We consider Paul’s grand praise of the Father, Son and Spirit’s work for us. We focus on the inexhaustible greatness of “His Glorious Grace.”

We begin our overview of Ephesians by reading the letter together and then discussing some of the larger truths revealed. Most likely, Ephesians was originally a circular letter – meant to be read by a number of churches. In this powerful letter, Paul gives an “eternal perspective” on Father-God’s work IN Christ through the Spirit…

In our last class for the year, we take a listen to the Letter to Philemon. Although it is the shortest of Paul’s letters, the Letter to Philemon packs real power as a masterpiece of grace based persuasion. Paul seeks to encourage the reconciliation of Onesimus and Philemon through their fellowship in Christ.

We complete our discussion of Colossians by looking at Paul’s “household codes” and his final admonitions and greetings.

Now that Paul has addressed the false teaching that threatens the church, he now turns to the positive side of things. How should we live if we are to be faithful to Christ, representing Him in all things? We have put off the “old self” and now we put on the “new self” being renewed…

Paul gives examples of the types of the things the false teachers are teaching. As he had said earlier, these are all empty, deceitful, based in human traditions, and influenced by the elemental spirits. These teachings do not hold fast to the Head who is Christ. On the other hand, Paul encourages the Colossians to…