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What is the serpent seed doctrine? And the true meaning of Genesis 3:15? How would the disciples have viewed the Last Supper proclamation about the new covenant? Someone in our Bible class continually interrupts with comments about the Law in the life of the believer. How can I handle this situation best? If Jesus helps us keep the Ten Commandments, then doesn’t He help us keep the Sabbath?

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What is the serpent seed doctrine? And the true meaning of Genesis 3:15? How would the disciples have viewed the Last Supper proclamation about the new covenant? Someone in our Bible class continually interrupts with comments about the Law in the life of the believer. How can I handle this situation best? If Jesus helps us keep the Ten Commandments, then doesn’t He help us keep the Sabbath?

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In this final installment of our Alive with Christ series, we dive into Ephesians 6, the final chapter of this power-packed letter.

In this message, we’ll discover why Paul is quoting the Law and how it aligns with our freedom. We’ll see the true nature of God’s discipline and how it does not provoke us to anger, the essence of praying in the Spirit, our incorruptible love for Jesus, and the power of God’s armor and its implications in our daily lives.

Get ready to be encouraged and uplifted by this transformative message that will inspire you to live victoriously in Christ!

Discussion Questions for Ephesians 6:

1. Why does Paul quote the Law in Ephesians 6:1-3? Does this challenge our freedom from the Law? Why or why not?

2. Read verse 4 and react to this statement: God’s discipline does not provoke us to anger.

3. What do verses 5 and 6 insinuate about the heart?

4. What does receive back mean in verse 8?

5. Read verses 10-17. What is the armor of God? How do we put it on?

6. Read verse 18. What does it mean to pray in the Spirit?

7. React to this statement: Paul says to always pray in the Spirit, so it can’t be about tongues.

8. Read verse 24 and react to this statement: I have an incorruptible love for Jesus.

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Do James 1 and Romans 6 disagree regarding the source of temptation? Who was Simon of Cyrene? Our governor signed legislation that I disagree with. What can I do? How do we define sin? How do we know when we’ve sinned? Is it a feeling? Who are the two groups that become one in Ephesians 2? Is Old Testament consecration applicable today? Can you put the 1 Corinthians 3 passage about planting, watering, and building in context for me?

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Is it wrong for a believer’s body to be cremated? If you don’t bump into the devil every so often, are you heading in the same direction as him? What is Paul’s discussion of branches and being cut off really about in Romans 11? How do I tell someone in a dating app that I’m not interested in them?

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Do Christians have to give an account for their sins? Does 2 Corinthians 5 describe a second and separate judgment for believers? Do we need to plead the blood of Jesus over people or situations? Is that idea in the New Testament? What is the discipline of the Lord? How is it different from the activity of Satan and this fallen world?

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What if Jesus returns and I have unrepentant sin in my life? I’ve been backsliding for years. Does Hebrews 6 mean there’s no place of repentance for me?

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How can I avoid being tossed back-and-forth by every wind of doctrine? What role do the Ten Commandments play in the Christian life? Do you get frustrated with the Law-based teaching out there? Does 1 John 3 really say Christians don’t sin anymore?

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My sister is telling me God wants us to balance law and grace. She refers to Luther’s third use of the law. What are your thoughts? Churches don’t seem to minister to people who are married to unbelievers. Do you think this is true? Does the Holy Spirit bring sins we’ve committed to our remembrance? How is His counsel different from accusations of the enemy?

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I invite you to dive into a radical, counter-cultural look at marriage. Together, we’ll uncover the heart of God and His divine design for marital union. Brace yourself for eye-opening insights as we unpack why marriage is so painful and difficult at times and what choices we can make to give up our rights and release our spouse, canceling their debt.

This message isn’t just for husbands or wivesit’s for everyone seeking a deeper understanding of the transformative power of Christ in relationships. Watch now, and don’t miss these truths that will challenge your whole perspective on life!

Discussion Questions for Ephesians 5:18-33:

1. Read verse 21. How was this idea radical and counter-cultural in its day? How about today?

2. Read verses 22-24. How could this be a challenging (even alarming) passage for wives? How does the context of verse 21 reveal God’s heart in the matter?

3. Read verse 25. How does gave Himself up for her relate to a husband’s treatment of his wife? Give examples. How does this not mean be a doormat?

4. Read verses 26-27. What is God’s view of the church? And God’s view of you?

5. Read verses 28-29. Consider all the ways we respect and care for our own bodies. Now relate those to a husband’s treatment of his wife. What is God trying to tell us?

6. Read verses 31-32. What exactly is the great mystery? (Notice the expressions leave and join and one flesh.) How does this mystery impact you personally?

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