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Join us here for our morning service at The Grace Church. We continue our series called "Alive with Christ: Discovering our Spiritual Riches in Ephesians" with Part 5 (Ephesians 4:1-6). Below are the discussion questions for today’s message:

(1) React to this statement: You can only walk in a worthy manner if you know your calling as a saint!

(2) One body. One Spirit. One Lord. One faith. One baptism. One God. What is Paul trying to tell us?

(3) How do you view spiritual gifts? What are they for? What have your experiences (good or bad) been with them?

(4) What are the winds of doctrine and trickery of men that we see today? How can we avoid being tossed here and there by them?

(5) How is the church (globally) doing regarding unity and love today? How could it do better? By what means?

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What kind of repentance actually saves? How should we view the Lord’s Prayer if believers are already forgiven? Why does James 2 say justified by works three times? Who was Melchizedek and why is he mentioned in the Old and New Testaments? Do we lose our painful memories when we get to Heaven?

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What are the ways in which Old Testament prophecy is fulfilled by Jesus? What exactly happened at the fall for Adam and Eve? I want a deeper spiritual relationship with someone close to me, but I always seem to feel rejected. Any advice?

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I get confused and even depressed from all the different theological viewpoints out there. Is Hell only for fallen angels? What is the main issue with Calvinism? Do we wait for God to bring us a spouse or do we actively seek one out? Or is there an entirely different perspective? What Bible version is the best and why?

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Are we simultaneously saints and sinners? Can you talk about the dirty worm theology so many have today? What does your tag line Jesus plus nothing mean? What is our authority as believers to do miracles or heal people? Why is Jesus talking about nakedness and clothing in Revelation 16?

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Does our old self die when we believe? Does the Holy Spirit live in me or does Christ live in me? Why does Paul give instruction about women’s clothing but not men’s? What do you mean by you can be yourself and express Jesus at the exact same time?

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Why did Jesus mention Heaven and Earth passing away in reference to the Law? Can Christians really have more fun than unbelievers? Is generational trauma a real thing? What about generational curses? Can a Christian stop believing and lose their salvation? What about free will?

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The mysteries of the Gospel were once hidden, but now they’re revealed! Join me as we uncover profound insights including the deeper truth behind predestination and the true meaning of being filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 3.

We’ll also explore Paul’s humble declaration of being the very least of all saints. What’s that all about? And we’ll discover why God goes beyond mere rearrangement of circumstances in our lives and how He’s doing something far more profound.

I encourage you to listen to this one. You’ll be amazed at the depth of the Gospel and the breadth of God’s love for you!

Discussion Questions for Ephesians 3:

1. Read verses 1-7. Paul was given stewardship of a mystery that has now been revealed. What is it? How does this help us understand predestination better? What kind of reaction do you think Paul received from the Ephesians? And from his fellow Jews?

2. Read verse 8. Why does Paul call himself the very least of all saints? How does this personally impact your view of God’s grace in your life?

3. Read verses 9-10. This passage speaks of the manifold wisdom of God. Who makes it known? To whom is it made known?

4. Read verses 11-12 and react to this statement: God’s eternal purpose in Christ was to give you boldness and confident access to Him forever!

5. Read verses 14-19. What specifically is Paul praying for the Ephesians? With what goal in mind? How does this help us better understand what it means to be filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5?

6. Read verse 20. Is this about God rearranging circumstances for you or something deeper? How do you know?

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What is Paul’s thorn in the flesh? Why did King Saul prophesy? Am I free to gather with other Christians in a home on any day rather than Sunday church? If a believer dies by suicide, are they still saved? Did angels have relations with humans to produce offspring? Is once-saved-always-saved true? What does I can do all things through Christ mean in context?

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Who exactly is the Holy Spirit? Why did Jesus tell the man near the pool at Bethesda that he should sin no more so nothing worse happens? I can’t seem to quit smoking weed, and I’m torturing myself every day. Can you help? Do we get more self control as time goes by?

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