Category: Ephesians
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This again?
Ephesians 2:3–5 (CSB) 3 We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly desires, carrying out the inclinations of our flesh and thoughts, and we were by nature children under wrath as the others were also. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, 5 made us…
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Christianity Confusion
Ephesians 2:1–2 (NASB 95) 1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Examine / Explain In our humanity, we are…
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Counterfeit Authenticity
Ephesians 1:21–23 (NASB 95) 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is…
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Power trip?
Ephesians 1:19–20 (NASB 95) 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, Explain…
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How did I die?
Ephesians 1:17–18 (NASB 95) 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling,…
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“Fail Army”
Ephesians 1:15–16 (NASB 95) 15 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers Examine / Explain Paul, upon hearing of the maturing believers in…
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My neighbors
Ephesians 1:13–14 (NASB 95) 13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise…
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Overthrowing Heaven
Ephesians 1:10b–12 (NASB 95) 10b In Him 11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. Examine / Explain Obtained…
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Greater Mystery
Ephesians 1:8b–10a (NASB 95) 8b In all wisdom and insight 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him 10a with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in…
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Redemption is
Ephesians 1:7–8a (NASB 95) 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He lavished on us. Examine / Explain Because in the foundation of the world, God set in motion the events that led to Jesus dying on the cross, we can…