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Ephesians 4:1-2

Chapters four and five of Ephesians are about the new standards of the new society within the church. Paul addresses the qualities of Christian character that must be maintained for a unified and healthy church body. Overall he stresses unity and purity in these two chapters. We also see five specific Christ-like traits in these two verses, which are parallel to the fruit of the Holy Spirit. These are essential for Christian growth and church health. The practice of these qualities will result in a unified church body.

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Ephesians 3:16-21

Paul began this magnificent prayer for believers in Ephesians 3:14. It contains four petitions. In this lesson we see the third and fourth petition; that we would comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love and that we would be filled up to all the fullness of God. We look at facets of both of these incredible topics which Paul says are intended for all the saints. Additionally we see how to maintain these blessings and how to keep from losing them.

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Ephesians 3:13-17

Paul begins his magnificent prayer for the believers and for the church in these verses. He mentions four purposes of his petitions, two of which we cover in this session. The first petition is that Christians be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit in the inner man. The second request is that believers be rooted and grounded in love. He uses a botanical metaphor and an architectural metaphor to explain this, reminding us that the foundation is love.

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Ephesians 3:8-12

In this passage Paul tells his readers the three reasons for his apostolic calling by God. We previously saw his first reason, the missionary purpose. In this lesson we see the second reason, which is the didactic purpose, that is, the teaching purpose, "to bring to light" the phenomenal truths and even mysteries of the gospel. The third purpose, perhaps a surprising motivation, was to show the heavenly realm God's wisdom through the church! Paul says that this is an eternal purpose.

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Ephesians 3:7-10

Paul emphasizes that as a minister of the gospel he is first and foremost a servant. This truth is extended to all believers. We look at five factors that should be present in our ministry, no matter what our calling may be. Paul emphasizes his position as the least of the saints, but also teaches that humility is critical to successful kingdom work. God wants, not ability, but availability. Paul also begins to address the three-fold purpose of his apostolic calling and we look here at his first purpose which is his missionary purpose.

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Ephesians 3:3-6

Paul refers here to the gospel as a mystery which God revealed to both Paul and His apostles. We see that the Holy Spirit was truly the means by which the gospel was made known and still is today. One huge aspect of this mystery spelled out in this passage is that of the inclusion of the gentiles in God's kingdom. Paul speaks of three matters regarding the surprising inclusion of the gentiles: they are fellow heirs, fellow members of Christ's spiritual body, the church, and fellow partakers of God's promises.

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Ephesians 3:1-2

Paul begins chapter three by reminding his readers that he is, literally, a prisoner, but in reality a "prisoner of Christ Jesus." Paul happily acknowledges God's sovereignty, plan, and purpose in this. We look at the importance of this perspective in our lives. Humanly-speaking, Paul was imprisoned because of his ministry to the gentiles. We look at the implications of this factor in our lives and our willingness to obey the Lord in any way He calls us to serve Him.

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Ephesians 2:20-22

Paul gives us four aspects of the church in his analogy to the household. First, it is built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. Second, Jesus Himself is the cornerstone of the church. Third, the whole building of the church is being fitted together by God. Fourth, we are growing into a holy temple. WE also look at five extremely practical implications of the household analogy.

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Ephesians 2:15-19

In the breaking down of the barrier, Jesus brings Jews and Gentiles together in one body and reconciles us to God. This is accomplished through Christ alone and provides access to both the Holy Spirit and to God the Father, again establishing the fullness of the trinity in our salvation. We are no longer strangers and aliens, but now have our citizenship in heaven.

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Ephesians 2:14-15

Paul tells us that Jesus Himself is our peace, not a tool or a
doctrine, but He Himself. Additionally, we see how Jesus broke down the barrier between Jew and Gentile. We look at numerous passages about Jesus' qualifications, His His actions in the flesh, His fulfillment of Old Testament requirements, and God's abolishing of the ceremonial laws while keeping the moral law in place.

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