Main point: Given what God has done in the gospel (Eph. 1-3) and commanded (Eph 3-6), Paul gives three final exhortations to the church to stand firm in the battle of the Christian life.

Main point: God’s holiness is the foundation for His infinite compassion, grace, patience, and lovingkindness.

Main point: David praises God for every good reason, especially praising His divine greatness over all.

Main point: Christ designed the Church as essential for Christian growth by providing gifted leaders to equip the saints for ministry to one another.

Main point: David expresses his deep longing for God and trust in His provision.

Main Point: According to God’s redemptive plan, He currently makes His wisdom known through the Church. As Christians, we want our perception of and participation in the Church to conform with Christ’s perfect design.

Main Point: Genuine faith endures to the end because it is authored and perfected by Jesus, our Superior Savior.