INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF EPHESIANS

INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF EPHESIANS

By Dennis Schmidt 2/2008

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This paper discusses the book of Ephesians. Ephesians' is the first of Paul's prison epistles with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon being the others. They were written during his imprisonment in 61 AD. God reveals his mystery in Ephesians: the church. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

EPHESIAN'S THEME:

- GOD GATHERS TOGETHER IN ONE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST IN HEAVEN & ON EARTH.

Ephesians 1:10 "That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:"

- PERFECT SAINTS FOR MINISTRY & UNITY OF THE FAITH.

Ephesians 4:12-13 "For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: {13} Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:"

CHAPTER THEMES & ELEMENTS

BOOK

STRUCTURE

GOD'S PLAN

OUTLINE FOR EPHESIANS:

CHAPTER(S) THEMES

Predestine

God's

sovereignty

The Church

God's plan for salvation

Salutations {1:1-2}

Chosen & Sealed {1:3-23}

(Chapter 1) In Christ, gather in one all people, Jews & Gentiles by His election, predestination, & calling: God's plan

Gentiles sinners,

were not in God's

plan, now are.

Saved by Grace {2:1-10}

United in one body {2:11-22}

(Chapter 2) In Christ, Jews & Gentiles, are made one with equal access to God.

Mystery of

Church revealed

All in Christ

Equals in the one body – Jew & Gentile {3:1-21}

(Chapter 3) Mystery of Church, Jews & Gentiles, fellow heirs of promises.

Church is one

with God supplying

ministries

God's work to Church of

practical applications

of their salvation

Believer's life to other believers saved ones {4:1-6}

Believer's life to spiritual gifts {4:7-16}

Believer's life to former life {4:17-32}

(Chapter 4) Ministries of Spirit for perfecting saints to preserve & grow.

Walk in love

fulfilling duties of

God.

Believer's life to evil {5:1-17}

Believer's life to Holy Spirit {5:18-21}

Believer's life to his home life {5:22-6:4}

(Chapter 5) Walk in love of Christ toward family and redeeming time by being filled with the Spirit.

Christian duties

Christian warfare

Believer's life to slaves & masters {6:5-9}

Believer's life to Spiritual warfare {6:10-20}

Conclusion {6:21-24}

(Chapter 6) Christian duties & relationships. Christian preparation for warfare against Satan.

AUTHOR: Apostle Paul DATE: 61 AD FROM: Rome Prison TO: Ephesus & Other Saints in other cities (Colosse)

PURPOSE:. REVEAL THE MYSTERY 0F THE CHURCH, JEWS, & GENTILES, ONE IN CHRIST.

Ephesians 3:3, 6 "How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {6} That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:"

KEY VERSES:

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast."

KEY WORD(S)/CHAPTER(S): [ In Christ ] (1, 2, 3, 4), [ Holy ] [ Spirit ] (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), [ Faith ] (2, 3, 4, 6), [ Heaven ] (1, 2, 3, 4), [ Grace ] (1, 2, 3, 4, 6), [ Power ] (1, 2, 3, 6), [ Body ]/[ Church ] (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), [ Redeemed ] (1, 4, 5), [ Saint ] (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), [ Predestine ] (1), [ Called ] (1, 2, 4), [ Love ] (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), [ Peace ] (1, 2, 4, 6), [ Mystery ] (1, 3, 5, 6), [ One ] (1, 2, 4, 5), [ Together ] (1, 2, 4), [ Riches ] (1, 2, 3)

SPECIAL KEY WORDS (LIMITED):

1) [ Unity ], [ Together ], & [ One ]: [ Unity ]: 4:3, 4:13; [ Together ]: 1:10, 2:5-6, 2:22; [ One ]: 2:15-16, 18, 4:4-6

2) [ In Christ ]: 1:1, 1:3, 1:10, 1:12, 1:15, 1:20, 2:6, 2:10, 2:13, 3:6, 3:11, 4:21

3) In [ Heavenly ] places: 1:3, 1:20, 2:6, 3:10

4) [ Saints ]: 1:1, 1:15, 1:18, 2:19, 3:8, 3:18, 4:12, 5:3, 6:18

5) [ Grace ]: 1:2, 1:6-7, 2:5, 2:7-8, 3:2, 3:7-8, 4:7, 4:29, 6:24

6) [ Peace ]: 1:2, 2:14-15, 2:17, 4:3, 6:15, 6:23

OUTLINE FOR EPHESIANS:

I) SALUTATIONS: {EPHESIANS 1:1-2}

II) BELIEVER'S POSITION: CHOSEN, SEALED, SAVED, UNITED, EQUAL: {EPHESIANS 1:3-3:21}

A) CHOSEN AND SEALED: {EPHESIANS 1:3-23}

B) SAVED BY GRACE: {EPHESIANS 2:1-10}

C) UNITED IN ONE BODY: {EPHESIANS 2:11-22}

D) EQUALS IN THE ONE BODY - JEW & GENTILE: {EPHESIANS 3:1-21}

III) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO: SAVED, GIFTS, LIFE, EVIL, SPIRIT, HOME {EPHESIANS 4:1-6:20}

A) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO OTHER BELIEVERS - SAVED ONES: {EPHESIANS 4:1-6}

B) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SPIRITUAL GIFTS: {EPHESIANS 4:7-16}

C) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO FORMER LIFE: {EPHESIANS 4:17-32}

D) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO EVIL: {EPHESIANS 5:1-17}

E) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO HOLY SPIRIT: {EPHESIANS 5:18-21}

F) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO HIS HOME LIFE: {EPHESIANS 5:22-6:4}

G) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SLAVES AND MASTERS: {EPHESIANS 6:5-9}

H) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE: {EPHESIANS 6:10-20}

IV) CONCLUSION: {EPHESIANS 6:21-24}

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Acts 18:19 "And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. {20} When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; {21} But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus."

Acts 19:1-6, "And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, {2} He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. {3} And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. {4} Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. {5} When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. {6} And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, & prophesied."

Acts 19:8-13, 17-19, 26, 34 "And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. {9} But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. {10} And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. {11} And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: {12} So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. {13} Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. {17} And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. {18} And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds. {19} Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. {26} Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: {34} But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians."

Acts 20:16-18 "For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. {17} And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. {18} And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,"

Revelation 2:1-6 "Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks {2} I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: {3} And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. {4} Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. {5} Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. {6} But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate."

LOCATION

Ephesus: An important Roman city in western Asia minor, now Turkey. The city had a major banking area and had the temple of Antemis (Diana: the bright one). It was a magnificent structure ranked as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The figure also was on the Roman coins.

In Revelation 2:1-2:7 Jesus said they lost their first love. Their have done good also: works, labor, patience, not faint, can not bear evil men, hate Nicolatitians & tried apostles who are fakes. God told them to repent & do 1st works, they eat of tree of life in midst of paradise of God; or he remove candlestick.

I) SALUTATIONS: {EPHESIANS 1:1-2}

WHO: PAUL IS THE AUTHOR & WRITTEN TO WHOM: SAINTS AT EPHESUS

Ephesians 1:1 "Paul, an apostle of M Jesus M T Christ T by the will of /\ God /\, to the [ saints ] which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in T Christ T M Jesus M :"

Paul: Saul: means asked for, and Paul: means little or small. Paul is in Rome in prison, but his care for the church is of most importances. He does believe he will leave the prison as he said that he be coming to them in Philemon 22 & Philippians 1:26 & 2:24. Paul had never been in Colosse and on his fourth missionary journey he finally went there. Paul had been to Ephesus a few times and spent two years there (Acts 19:10) on his third missionary journey.

Apostle: An Apostle is one sent by God, with power of attorney and authority, to act (with power) in place of sender. He was chosen and ordained to the position to be a witness of what God shows him.

See my paper: "Apostles" for more information on this subject.

Apostles started many churches and appointed Elders to the church.

Sent by God -

See my paper: "Church Offices & Their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.

1 Corinthians 9:1-2 "Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {2} If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord."

2 Corinthians 12:12 "Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Galatians 2:8 "(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)" circumcision = Jews

Hebrews 2:4 "God also bearing <them> witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?"

By the will of God:

Galatians 1:1 "Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"

Saints: Sanctified one: saved, set apart, consecrated, dedicated, separated by God for His special function, use, and purpose.

Psalms 50:5 "Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice."

Hebrews 10:10 "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once <for all>."

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KEY WORD: SAINT {EPHESIANS 1:1-6:18}

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(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 1:1}

(2) Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, {Ephesians 1:15}

(3) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

(4) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; {Ephesians 2:19}

(5) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {Ephesians 3:8}

(6) May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; {Ephesians 3:18}

(7) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: {Ephesians 4:12}

(8) But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; {Ephesians 5:3}

(9) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; {Ephesians 6:18}

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KEY WORD: IN CHRIST/IN THE LORD/IN JESUS {EPHESIANS 1:1-4:21}

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(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 1:1}

(2) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: {Ephesians 1:3}

(3) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(4) Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, {Ephesians 1:15}

(5) Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:20}

(6) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 2:6}

(7) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. {Ephesians 2:10}

(8) But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. {Ephesians 2:13}

(9) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: {Ephesians 2:21}

(10) That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: {Ephesians 3:6}

(11) According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: {Ephesians 3:11}

(12) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, {Ephesians 4:17}

(13) If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: {Ephesians 4:21}

(14) For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: {Ephesians 5:8}

(15) Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. {Ephesians 6:1}

(16) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. {Ephesians 6:10}

(17) But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: {Ephesians 6:21}

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Ephesus: An important city in western Asia minor, now Turkey. The city had a major banking area and had the temple of Antemis (Diana: the bright one). In Revelation 2:1-2:7 Jesus said they lost their first love. Their have done good also: works, labor, patience, not faint, can not bear evil men, hate Nicolatitians & tried apostles who are fakes. God told them to repent & do 1st works, they eat of tree of life in midst of paradise of God; or he remove candlestick. Candlestick = ministry

Ephesians 1:2 "[ Grace ] <be> to you, and [ peace ], from /\ God /\ our /\ Father /\, and <from> the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T."

Grace: Getting what we do not deserve. It is a gift (Romans 5:15).

We are saved by grace (Acts 15:11). It is given freely by God (Psalms 84:11). Grace grows by knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 3:18) & humility (James 4:6 & 1 Peter 5:5).

James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: GRACE {EPHESIANS 1:2-6:24}

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(1) Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {Ephesians 1:2}

(2) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:6}

(3) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(4) Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {Ephesians 2:5}

(5) That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:7}

(6) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {Ephesians 2:8}

(7) If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: {Ephesians 3:2}

(8) Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. {Ephesians 3:7}

(9) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {Ephesians 3:8}

(10) But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. {Ephesians 4:7}

(11) Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. {Ephesians 4:29}

(12) Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. {Ephesians 6:24}

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mercy: not getting what we deserve. It is not earned.

Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"

Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you.

Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.

John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Peace the opposite to anxiety. Tranquillity & worry free.

God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: God is a Triunity. God can not be divided. Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father and the Holy Spirit at the same time since God can not be separated (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is perfect man and perfect God.

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

John 14:9-10 "Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou <then>, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."

Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."

1 John 2:22-23 "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. {23} Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: <(but>) <he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also>."

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LIST: GOD'S PLAN FOR THE CHRISTIAN {EPHESIANS 1:3-14}

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(1) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ {Ephesians 1:3}

(2) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

(3) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {Ephesians 1:5}

(4) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:6}

(5) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(6) Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; {Ephesians 1:8}

(7) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: {Ephesians 1:9}

(8) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(9) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: {Ephesians 1:11}

(10) That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. {Ephesians 1:12}

(11) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, {Ephesians 1:13}

(12) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:14}

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II) BELIEVER'S POSITION: CHOSEN, SEALED, SAVED, UNITED, EQUAL: {EPHESIANS 1:3-3:21}

A) CHOSEN AND SEALED: {EPHESIANS 1:3-23}

Chosen by God, not from any good in us (Psalms 14:1-3, Isaiah 53:6, 64:6, Romans 3:10-11) but of His grace to choose (Ephesians 2:8-9). He did not look down the ages to see who would understand or response to his grace since we are all equally sinners (Romans 3:9, James 2:10). It is not our works but of His will (Ephesians 1:4-5 also see the entire Romans 9 chapter). Man deserves death and hell with separation from God for his sins. God's love and grace has saved some. The saved will repent (change from sins), call upon the Lord (Ephesians 2:4-7). They will ask Jesus into their lives and believe (Acts 13:48).

Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed <be> the /\ God /\ and /\ Father /\ of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, /\ who /\ (1) hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in T Christ T:" Every blessing is in Christ:

Hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ: See 3:10 for KEY WORD: HEAVEN

Philippians 3:20 "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:"

Colossians 3:1-2 "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. {2} Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

See my paper: ”Entry Into the Holy of Holies” for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:4 "According as /\ he /\ hath chosen us in M him M before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before M him M in [ love ]:

He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world:

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.

Psalms 33:12 "Blessed <is> the nation whose God <is> the LORD; <and> the people <whom> he hath chosen for his own inheritance."

2 Thessalonians 2:13 "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:"

We should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Ephesians 5:27 "That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."

Colossians 1:22 "In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:"

1 Peter 1:16 "Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:5 "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by M Jesus M T Christ T to /\ himself /\ , according to the good pleasure of /\ his /\ will,"

Predestinated: God's eternal plan by which all things are completed. The predestinated plan established and foreordained or foreknowledge what will come to pass.

Romans 8:29-30 "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. {30} Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified."

Acts 2:23 "Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:"

Ephesians 1:11 "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:"

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" for more information on this subject.

Adoption of children: Placing the child into position of adult.

Romans 8:14-15 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. {15} For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."

Galatians 4:5 "To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons." Redeemed or purchased back = child adoption = to place as son

According to the good pleasure of his will: Sovereign: as God wants

2 Timothy 1:9 "Who hath saved us, and called <us> with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began," It is based on God’s sovereign grace not on man’s works or efforts.

Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the { glory } of /\ his /\ [ grace ], wherein /\ he /\ hath made us accepted in the beloved." God’s glory is seen in what He does for His children. See Ephesians 1:14

WAY: IN WHOM WE HAVE REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS

Ephesians 1:7 "In M whom M we have [ redemption ] through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the [ Riches ] of /\ his /\ [ grace ];"

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KEY WORD: [ REDEMPTION ] {EPHESIANS 1:7-5:16}

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(1) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(2) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:14}

(3) And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. {Ephesians 4:30}

(4) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. {Ephesians 5:16}

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Redemption: A legal plan to buy back (purchase) us from Satan.

The complete restoration to a relationship with God as if we never sinned. Forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 1:7), sons of God (1 John 3:1), joint heirs with Christ (Galatians 4:7), peace with God (Romans 5:1), eternal life (Romans 6:23), & death to sin (Romans 6:11).

1 Corinthians 6:20 "For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."

Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."

1 Peter 1:18-19 "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, <as> silver and gold, from your vain conversation <received> by tradition from your fathers; {19} But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:"

Redemption through his blood: Buy back or purchase by Jesus perfect life, His death, and His resurrection.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Leviticus 17:11 "For the life of the flesh <is> in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it <is> the blood <that> maketh an atonement for the soul."

Romans 5:18 "Therefore as by the offence of one <judgment came> upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one <the free gift came> upon all men unto justification of life."

Colossians 1:14 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, <even> the forgiveness of sins:"

Grace: See Ephesians 1:1 note

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:8 "Wherein /\ he /\ hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;" God’s wisdom is from His foreknowing His children’s responses.

Ephesians 1:9 "Having made known unto us the [ mystery ] of /\ his /\ will, according to his good pleasure which /\ he /\ hath purposed in /\ himself /\:" God’s will and purpose is to atone for His children, in the church, both Jew and Gentile one in Christ.

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KEY WORD: [ MYSTERY ] {EPHESIANS 1:9-6:19}

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(1) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: {10} That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:9-10}

(2) How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {Ephesians 3:3}

(3) Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) {Ephesians 3:4}

(4) And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: {Ephesians 3:9}

(5) This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {Ephesians 5:32}

(6) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, {Ephesians 6:19}

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Mystery of his will: The church (Jew and gentile) one in Christ.

Ephesians 5:30 "For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones."

Ephesians 5:32 "This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church."

THEME OF THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS: {EPHESIANS 1:10}

Ephesians 1:10 "That in the dispensation of the fulness of times /\ he /\ might gather [ Together ] in [ One ] all things in T Christ T , both which are in [ heaven ], and which are on earth; <even> in M him M:" God’s perfect timing to reveal the mystery.

WHEN: THE FULLNESS OF TIME.

WHAT: HE MIGHT GATHER TOGETHER IN ONE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST BOTH IN HEAVEN & EARTH.

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KEY WORDS: [ ONE ] / [ TOGETHER ] {EPHESIANS 1:10-5:33}

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(1) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(2) Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {Ephesians 2:5}

(3) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 2:6}

(4) For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; {Ephesians 2:14}

(5) Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; {Ephesians 2:15}

(6) And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: {Ephesians 2:16}

(7) For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. {Ephesians 2:18}

(8) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: {Ephesians 2:21}

(9) In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. {Ephesians 2:22}

(10) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; {Ephesians 4:2}

(11) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. {Ephesians 4:3}

(12) There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; {Ephesians 4:4}

(13) One Lord, one faith, one baptism, {Ephesians 4:5}

(14) One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. {Ephesians 4:6}

(15) But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. {Ephesians 4:7}

(16) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {Ephesians 4:13}

(17) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. {Ephesians 4:16}

(18) Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another {Ephesians 4:25}

(19) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. {Ephesians 4:32}

(20) Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. {Ephesians 5:21}

(21) For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. {Ephesians 5:31}

(22) This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {Ephesians 5:32}

(23) Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. {Ephesians 5:33}

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Dispensation of the fulness of times, He gather together all things: Dispensation: a new event period time.

Galatians 4:4 "But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,"

1 Peter 1:20 "Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,"

See my paper: "God's Plan and Purpose for the Ages" for more information on this subject.

WHY: WHO WORKS ALL THINGS AFTER THE COUNSEL OF HIS OWN WILL

Ephesians 1:11 "In M whom M also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of /\ him /\ /\ who /\ worketh all things after the counsel of /\ his /\ own will:"

Inheritance:

Romans 8:17 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."

Ephesians 1:18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"

Predestine:

Ephesians 1:5 "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"

Ephesians 1:12 "That we should be to the praise of /\ his /\ { glory }, who first trusted in T Christ T." See Ephesians 1:6 & 1:14; First = Jews; God’s glory is to the elect His children.

We should be to the praise of his glory:

Ephesians 1:13 "In M whom M ye also <trusted>, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in M whom M also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that /\ [ holy ] [ Spirit ] /\ of promise," Heard the word of truth -> Gospel of your salvation -> Believed -> Sealed with Holy Spirit of Promise

Gospel of your salvation: Gospel is good news of Jesus dying & his resurrection for our sins. Then the believer receives eternal life by faith in the imputed righteousness of Jesus. The believer has no righteousness in himself.

Romans 1:16-17 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. {17} For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Colossians 1:5 "For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;"

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise:

2 Corinthians 1:22 "Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts."

2 Corinthians 5:5 "Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing <is> God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit."

Ephesians 4:30 "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes:” for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:14 "Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the [ redemption ] of the purchased possession, unto the praise of /\ his /\ { glory }." Inheritance: Ephesians 1:11, 18; Unto: Ephesians 1:6, 1:12

Inheritance: Inheritance is secured by the redemption purchased, or brought back from Satan, by the blood of Jesus

Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

Ephesians 1:15 "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your [ faith ] in the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M, and love unto all the [ saints ],"

Faith: The Christians faith produces love for God and fellow Christians His saints.

Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:16 "Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;"

Making mention of you in my prayers: Paul made similar prayers to Ephesians 1:16-20 in several of his books such as:

Romans 15:5-6, 13; 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Colossians 1:9-20; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Ephesians 3:16-19; Hebrews 13:20-21

Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Peter 5:10-11; & Acts 4:29-30

See my paper: "Prayer" for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."

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LIST: PAUL'S PRAYER FOR SAINTS IS THAT GOD WOULD: {EPHESIANS 1:16-19}

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(1) Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; {Ephesians 1:16}

(2) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {Ephesians 1:17}

(3) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

(4) And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, {Ephesians 1:19}

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Ephesians 1:17 "That the /\ God /\ of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, the /\ Father /\ of { glory }, may give unto you the /\ [ spirit ] /\ of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of M him M:" God..Lord..Father of glory: Ephesians 1:2

Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: God alone supplies true wisdom, revelation, and knowledge about Jesus.

Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD <is> the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy <is> understanding."

Colossians 1:9 "For this cause we also, since the day we heard <it>, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;"

1 John 2:27 "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."

Ephesians 1:18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the [ hope ] of /\ his /\ [ calling ], and what the [ Riches ] of the { glory } of /\ his /\ inheritance in the [ saints ],"

Calling: General call to all people where they may or may not come (John 3:16, Revelation 22:17). Special or effectual call to the elect of God who are the chosen (Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:3-11).

Matthew 22:14 "For many are called, but few <are> chosen."

1 Thessalonians 5:24 "Faithful <is> he that calleth you, who also will do <it>."

1 Peter 1:2 "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."

Ye may know the hope of his calling: God alone calls and elects the person without men’s input to be saved. They will come to His relationship.

Philippians 3:14 "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

Hebrews 3:1 "Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;"

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" for more information on this subject.

Hope: Wishing and desire. Not knowing for sure. Depending upon.

Romans 8:24-25 "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? {25} But if we hope for that we see not, <then> do we with patience wait for <it>."

The riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints: Our inheritance includes all the blessings of sonship: health, power, joy, prosperity & eternal life. The Holy Spirit in us is guarantee.

Colossians 1:12 "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:"

Ephesians 1:19 "And what <is> the (7) exceeding greatness of /\ his /\ [ power ] to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty [ power ],"

Working of his mighty power: Holy Spirit in us is able (powerful) to success by Himself.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes:” for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:20 "Which /\ he /\ wrought in T Christ T, when /\ he /\ raised M him M from the dead, and set< M him M > at his own right hand in the heavenly <places>,"

Colossians 1:29 "Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily."

Set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places: Right hand symbolic of position of honor and authority.

Psalms 110:1 "A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool."

See my paper: ”Entry Into the Holy of Holies” for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 1:21 "Far above all principality, and [ power ], and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:"

Above all principality..powers..might..dominion: Jesus made, rules, won over evil angels (Satan & his demons), man (kings).

Colossians 1:16 "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether <they be> thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"

Colossians 2:10 "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:"

Colossians 2:15 "<And> having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."

Not only in this world, but also in that world which is to come: Jesus, being God, controls this world, hell, and heavens.

Colossians 1:16 "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"

Every name that is named:

Philippians 2:9-10 "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: {10} That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of <things> in heaven, and <things> in earth, and <things> under the earth;"

Ephesians 1:22 "And hath put all <things> under M his M feet, and gave M him M <to be> the head over all <things> to the [ church ],"

Put all things under his feet: Guides & controls everything.

Psalms 8:6 "Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:"

Hebrews 2:8 "Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him."

See my paper: "Just Who is God" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings as King" for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: CHURCH/BODY OF CHRIST: {EPHESIANS 1:21-5:32}

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(1) And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, {Ephesians 1:22}

(2) Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. {Ephesians 1:23}

(3) And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: {Ephesians 2:16}

(4) That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: {Ephesians 3:6}

(5) To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, {Ephesians 3:10}

(6) Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. {Ephesians 3:21}

(7) There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; {Ephesians 4:4}

(8) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: {Ephesians 4:12}

(9) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. {Ephesians 4:16}

(10) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {Ephesians 5:23}

(11) Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. {Ephesians 5:24}

(12) Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; {Ephesians 5:25}

(13) That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. {Ephesians 5:27}

(14) For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: {Ephesians 5:29}

(15) For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. {Ephesians 5:30}

(16) This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {Ephesians 5:32}

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Ephesians 1:23 "Which is M his M [ body ], the fulness of M him M that filleth all in all." His body is the church (2:16, 4:12, 16, 5:30).

Hebrews 10:12-13 "But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; {13} From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool."

B) SAVED BY GRACE: {EPHESIANS 2:1-10}

Ephesians 2:1 "And you <hath /\ he /\ quickened>, who were dead in trespasses and sins:" Quicken = made alive out of your trespasses and sins.

Who were dead in trespasses and sins: Without God = spiritual death

Colossians 2:13 "And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;"

WHAT: YE WALKED ACCORDING TO THE COURSE OF THIS WORLD

Ephesians 2:2 "Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the [ power ] of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:" Times passed when you were in sins and unsaved.

WHEN: IN TIMES PASSED

Prince of the power of the air, the spirit..in the disobedience: Satan is called the prince of the air.

John 14:30 "Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me."

Revelation 12:9 "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."

Ephesians 2:3 "Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others." Conversation = manner of life

By nature the children of wrath: Evil people deserving God's wrath.

Romans 1:18 "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;"

Romans 5:12 "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"

Ephesians 2:4 "But /\ God /\, /\ who /\ is rich in mercy, for /\ his /\ great [ love ] wherewith /\ he /\ [ loved ] us," Mercy see Ephesians 1:2 "grace".

See my paper: ”Born with Sin/Father is Devil (Prior to Br-birth):” for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”Original Sin and Its Results:” for more information on this subject.

Love: While we were yet sinners, Christ loved us.

1 John 4:9-10 "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. {10} Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 2:5 "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us [ Together ] with T Christ T, (by [ grace ] ye are saved;)" Quicken = made alive

Dead in sins..quicken..with Christ..grace ye are saved:

John 1:17 "For the law was given by Moses, <but> grace and truth came by Jesus Christ."

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 2:6 "And hath raised <us> up together, and made <us> sit [ Together ] in heavenly <places> in T Christ T M Jesus M:"

Made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Heavenly places see Ephesians 1:3 & together see Ephesians 1:10.

Ephesians 2:7 "That in the ages to come /\ he /\ might show the exceeding [ Riches ] of /\ his /\ [ grace ] in </\ his /\> kindness toward us through T Christ T M Jesus M." Ages to come: future eternal age (heaven).

Ages to come:

1 Timothy 1:17 "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen."

See my paper: "God's Plan and Purpose for the Ages" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”End Times Events – Day of the Lord:” for more information on this subject.

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KEYWORD: [ RICHES ] {EPHESIANS 1:7-3:15}

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(1) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(2) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

(3) But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {Ephesians 2:4}

(4) That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:7}

(5) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {Ephesians 3:8}

(6) That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; {Ephesians 3:16}

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Ephesians 2:8 "For by [ grace ] are ye saved through [ faith ]; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of /\ God /\:"

By grace are ye saved through faith, not of yourselves: it is gift of God..Not of works, lest any man should boast: Gift by faith only

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”Justifaction:” for more information on this subject.

Romans 3:24 "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:"

Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin <is> death; but the gift of God <is> eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast." No work or effort for keeping the law on our part earns us our salvation.

See my paper: "Question & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are /\ his /\ workmanship, created in T Christ T M Jesus M unto good works, which /\ God /\ hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them: God has appointed works for us to do. We should desire his gifts for our life & the works will follow those gifts (1 Corinthians 12/14). We should be led by His Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26) and the works he assigned will flow. If we go after other works, we may not be in his will (Matthew 5:16, Titus 2:7, 1 Peter 2:12).

John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye <are> the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and <that> your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you."

James 2:17 "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."

C) UNITED IN ONE BODY: {EPHESIANS 2:11-22}

WHEN: IN TIME PAST GENTILES IN THE FLESH

Ephesians 2:11 "Wherefore remember, that ye <being> in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is [ called ] the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;"

Circumcision in the flesh made by hands: Jewish circumcision of baby.

Genesis 21:4 "And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him." Commandment of God to Jews.

Colossians 2:11 "In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:"

WHEN: AT THAT TIME YE WERE WITHOUT CHRIST

Ephesians 2:12 "That at that time ye were without T Christ T, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no [ hope ], and without /\ God /\ in the world:" All the promises from God were to Israel & the Jews.

Aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" for more information on this subject.

Matthew 15:24 "But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

John 4:22 "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews."

WAY: YE WHO SOMETIMES WERE FAR OFF ARE MADE NIGH BY THE BLOOD

Ephesians 2:13 "But now in T Christ T M Jesus M ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of T Christ T." nigh = near. The death of Jesus has changed everything at God’s perfect time.

WHEN: BUT NOW

NEW SUBJECT:

WHAT: WHO HATH MADE BOTH ONE & HATH BROKEN DOWN THE .. WALL .. BETWEEN US

Ephesians 2:14 "For /\ he /\ is our [ peace ], /\ who /\ hath made both [ One ], and hath broken down the middle wall of partition <between us>;"

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KEY WORD: [ PEACE ] {EPHESIANS 1:2-6:23}

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(1) Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {Ephesians 1:2}

(2) For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; {Ephesians 2:14}

(3) Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; {Ephesians 2:15}

(4) And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. {Ephesians 2:17}

(5) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. {Ephesians 4:3}

(6) And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {Ephesians 6:15}

(7) Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. {Ephesians 6:23}

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Who hath made both one..broken down the middle wall of partition:

A low wall or gate with many entry ways. It exist somewhere near the temple which the gentile were not allowed to cross, under penalty of death.

1 Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether <we be> Jews or Gentiles, whether <we be> bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

Ephesians 2:15 "Having abolished in T his T flesh the enmity, <even> the law of commandments <contained> in ordinances; for to make in /\ himself /\ of twain [ One ] new man, <so> making [ peace ];"

Abolished in his flesh the enmity.law of commandments.in ordinances

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 4:4 "But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman made under the law,"

Colossians 2:14 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;"

Hebrews 2:14 "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;"

WHY: RECONCILE BOTH UNTO GOD IN ONE BODY WAY: HAVING SLAIN THE ENMITY

Ephesians 2:16 "And that /\ he /\ might reconcile both unto /\ God /\ in [ One ] [ body ] by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:"

Reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross: His body is the church {1:23}.

Colossians 1:20 "And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, <I say>, whether <they be> things in earth, or things in heaven."

Colossians 1:22 "In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:"

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 2:17 "And came and preached [ peace ] to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh."

Ephesians 2:18 "For through M him M we both have access by [ One ] /\ [ Spirit ] /\ unto the /\ Father /\."

One Spirit unto the Father:

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" for more information on this subject.

[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 2:19 "Now [ therefore ] ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the [ saints ], and of the household of /\ God /\;" Now that you are saved.

Ephesians 2:20 "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, M Jesus M T Christ T M himself M being the chief corner <stone>;"

Built upon the foundation of the apostles & prophets:

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. {11} For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."

See my paper: "Apostles" for more information on this subject.

Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone: Temple is equated to Jesus as Lord. He is the head of the Church and directs its members. We as Christians are part of his body.

Isaiah 28:16 "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner <stone>, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste"

1 Peter 2:4-8 "To whom coming, <as unto> a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, <and> precious, {5} Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. {8} Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. {7} Unto you therefore which believe <he is> precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, {8} And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, <even to them> which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed."

Ephesians 2:21 "In M whom M all the building fitly framed [ Together ] groweth unto an holy temple in the /\ Lord /\:" As part of Jesus body you are made holy.

Ephesians 2:22 "In M whom M ye also are builded [ Together ] for an habitation of /\ God /\ through the /\ [ Spirit ] /\." Built together in the Triunity Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

D) EQUALS IN THE ONE BODY - JEW & GENTILE: {EPHESIANS 3:1-21}

WHO: I PAUL WHOM: FOR YOU GENTILE

Ephesians 3:1 "For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of M Jesus M T Christ T for you Gentiles, "Gentile = non Jew. Judaism was way to God.

Prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles: See apostle Ephesians 1:1 Paul is under house arrest. Also see Ephesians 4:1 for prisoner.

2 Timothy 1:8 "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;"

Ephesians 3:2 "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the [ grace ] of /\ God /\ which is given me to you-ward:"

Dispensation of the grace: Dispensation = period of time of plan of grace that started with Jesus resurrection has changed in 1967 (Israel controls Jerusalem) to dispensation plan for Israel.

See my paper: "God's Plan and Purpose for the Ages" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”God’s Dispensation & Covenant Plans:” for more information on this subject.

Luke 21:24 "And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled."

Romans 11:25-26 "For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. {26} And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:"

Ephesians 3:3 "How that by revelation /\ he /\ made known unto me the [ mystery ]; (as I wrote afore in few words," Mystery Gentiles and Jews = one in Christ

By revelation he made known unto me the mystery: See Ephesians 1:9

Several mysteries are presented: Ephesians 3:6 (Jews & gentiles as one body) & Ephesians 5:31-32 (wives & husbands as one. Also Jesus & church as one). Mystery is an unknown until God reveals it.

Romans 16:25 "Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,"

Colossians 1:26-27 "<Even> the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: {27} To whom God would make known what <is> the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:"

Ephesians 3:4 "Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the [ mystery ] of T Christ T)" God revealed it to Paul and then to the Christians.

WHEN: OTHER AGES - NOW REVEALED

Ephesians 3:5 "Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto /\ his /\ holy apostles and prophets by the /\ [ Spirit ] /\;" Other ages = before Christ death.

WHAT: THAT THE GENTILE SHOULD BE FELLOW-HEIRS

Ephesians 3:6 "That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same [ body ], & partakers of /\ his /\ promise in T Christ T by the gospel"

Gentiles should be fellowheirs..partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: This union is the church. This was not shown in the Old Testament where Gentiles became Jews to be followers of God. Now the Gentiles should be saved and joint heirs with Jews in the joint body of Christ.

Isaiah 11:10 "And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious."

Psalms 2:8 "Ask of me, and I shall give <thee> the heathen <for> thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth <for> thy possession."

Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, <and> to turn <them> from darkness to light, and <from> the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me."

Romans 15:9-12 "And that the Gentiles might glorify God for <his> mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. {10} And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. {11} And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. {12} And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust."

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 3:7 "Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the [ grace ] of /\ God /\ given unto me by the effectual working of /\ his /\ [ power ]." Paul’s ministry is to the Gentiles.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 3:8 "Unto me, who am less than the least of all [ saints ], is this [ grace ] given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable [ Riches ] of T Christ T;"

Unto me, who am less than the least of all the saints:

1 Corinthians 15:9 "For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God."

1 Timothy 1:15 "This <is> a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."

Ephesians 3:9 "And to make all <men> see what <is> the fellowship of the [ mystery ], which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in /\ God /\, /\ who /\ created all things by M Jesus M T Christ T:"

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KEY WORD: [ HEAVENLY ] {EPHESIANS 1:3-6:9}

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(1) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: {Ephesians 1:3}

(2) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(3) Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:20}

(4) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 2:6}

(5) To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, {Ephesians 3:10}

(6) Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, {Ephesians 3:15}

(7) He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) {Ephesians 4:10}

(8) And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. {Ephesians 6:9}

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WHY: PRINCIPALITIES & POWERS IN HEAVENLY PLACES KNOW THE WISDOM OF GOD

Ephesians 3:10 "To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in [ heavenly ] <places> might be known by the [ church ] the manifold wisdom of /\ God /\,"

Intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places: Principalities see Ephesians 1:21. Heavenly see Ephesians 1:3

John 3:12 "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?"

2 Peter 1:4 "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."

WHY: EXTERNAL PURPOSE IN CHRIST JESUS

Ephesians 3:11 "According to the eternal purpose which /\ he /\ purposed in T Christ T M Jesus M our /\ Lord /\:"

According to eternal purpose he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: See Ephesians 1:5 God's will. Eternal = always was in God's plan.

Romans 9:11 "(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)"

2 Timothy 1:9 "Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"

WHOM: GOD

Ephesians 3:12 "In M whom M we have boldness and access with confidence by the [ faith ] of M him M."

Ephesians 3:13 "Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your { glory }."

Ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory:

Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples, <and> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."

Ephesians 3:14 "For this cause I bow my knees unto the /\ Father /\ of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T,"

Ephesians 3:15 "Of M whom M the whole family in [ heaven ] and earth is named,"

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 3:16 "That /\ he /\ would grant you, according to the [ Riches ] of /\ his /\ { glory }, to be strengthened with might by /\ his /\ /\ [ Spirit ] /\ in the inner man;"

Strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man:

See my paper: "Body, Soul, & Spirit" for more information on this subject.

Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I <am> with thee: be not dismayed; for I <am> thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

Romans 7:22 "For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:"

WHY: CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS BY FAITH

Ephesians 3:17 "That T Christ T may dwell in your hearts by [ faith ]; that ye, being rooted and grounded in [ love ]," Dwell as at home.

See my paper: "In Christ" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 3:18 "May be able to comprehend with all [ saints ] what <is> the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;"

Comprehend with all saints the breadth, length, depth, and height:

Psalms 145:3 "Great <is> the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness <is> unsearchable."

1 John 3:1 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."

Ephesians 3:19 "And to know the [ love ] of T Christ T, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of /\ God /\."

Ye might be filled with all the fulness of God: Also John 14:17-23

Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."

2 Peter 1:3-4 "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that <pertain> unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: {4} Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."

See my paper: "Just Who is God" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto M him M that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the [ power ] that worketh in us," Exceeding above = far more than any man.

Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think:

1 Corinthians 2:9 "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

Jude 1:24 "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,"

Ephesians 3:21 "Unto him <be> { glory } in the [ church ] by T Christ T M Jesus M throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Church = assembly

III) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO: SAVED, GIFTS, LIFE, EVIL, SPIRIT, HOME {EPHESIANS 4:1-6:20}

A) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO OTHER BELIEVERS - SAVED ONES: {EPHESIANS 4:1-6}

[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 4:1 "I [ therefore ], the prisoner of the /\ Lord /\, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are [ called ],"

Ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called: God gives each Christian gifts and ministries. We are to seek our calling or vocation & God will bless us in our ministry (His ministry for us).

Romans 12:4-5 "For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: {5} So we, <being> many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another."

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. {5} And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. {6} And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. {7} But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."

1 Corinthians 12:28 "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

See my paper: "What as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing [ One ] another in [ love ];"Lowliness = humility; longsuffering = patience; & meekness = gentleness

Walk worthy with lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, love:

Colossians 3:12-14 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; {13} Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also <do> ye. {14} And above all these things <put on> charity, which is the bond of perfectness."

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:3 "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ in the bond of [ peace ]."

Ephesians 4:4 "<There is> [ One ] [ body ], and one /\ [ Spirit ] /\, even as ye are [ called ] in [ One ] [ hope ] of your [ called ];"

Ephesians 4:5 "[ One ] /\ Lord /\, one [ faith ], one baptism,"

1 body, 1 Spirit, 1 hope, 1 Lord, 1 faith, 1 baptism, 1 God & Father:

These scriptures are teaching unity. This does not mean there is only one baptism. There are many bodies, churches, but only one true body, hope, calling, Lord, faith, baptism: those in Jesus.

John 17:22-23 "And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: {23} I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me."

1 Corinthians 1:10 "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 "For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. {13} For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

Ephesians 5:31-32 "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. {32} This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

Hebrews 6:2 "Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment."

See my paper: "Apostles Baptism" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible:” for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:6 "[ One ] /\ God /\ and /\ Father /\ of all, /\ who /\ <is> above all, and through all, and in you all." Also see God the Father Ephesians 1:2

One God & Father: Jesus & Christian (John 20:17), Israel (Ex. 4:22)

1 Corinthians 8:6 "But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him."

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

B) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SPIRITUAL GIFTS: {EPHESIANS 4:7-16}

WAY: EVERY ONE GIVEN GRACE TO MEASURE OF GIFT OF CHRIST

Ephesians 4:7 "But unto every [ One ] of us is given [ grace ] according to the measure of the gift of T Christ T." See grace in Ephesians 1:2

Every one is given grace according to measure of the gift of Christ

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

Grace is apportioned given as all things are gifts by God. It grows after, by our humility and our knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."

Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith."

James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."

2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"

Ephesians 4:8 "Wherefore M he M saith, WhenM he M ascended up on high, M he M led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men."

Ephesians 4:9 "(Now that M he M ascended, what is it but that M he M also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?"

He ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, & gift of Christ, He that descended is the same also that ascended:

Psalms 68:18 "Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, <for> the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell <among them>."

Proverbs 30:4 "Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what <is> his name, and what <is> his son's name, if thou canst tell?"

John 3:13 "And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, <even> the Son of man which is in heaven."

See my paper: "Between Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:10 "M He M that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that M he M might fill all things.)"

He that descended is the same also that ascended:

1 Peter 3:18-20 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: {19} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; {20} Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water."

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LIST: SPIRIT FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES {EPHESIANS 4:11-13}

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(1) Apostles; (2) Prophets; (3) Evangelists; (4) Pastors; & (5) Teachers

(1) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; {Ephesians 4:11}

(2) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: {Ephesians 4:12}

(3) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {Ephesians 4:13}

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Ephesians 4:11 "And M he M gave some, (1) apostles; and some, (2) prophets; and some, (3) evangelists; and some (4) pastors and (5) teachers;" This is called the five fold ministry. There is a six ministry the deacon as found in {1 Timothy 3:8-13}.

He gave some, apostle, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers:

Luke 11:49 "Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and <some> of them they shall slay and persecute:" Jesus is the wisdom of God (Proverbs 3:19 & 4:7).

Ephesians 2:20 "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;"

See my paper: "Apostle" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Church officers & their qualifications" for more information on this subject.

WHAT: FOR THE PERFECTING OF THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY.

Ephesians 4:12 "For the perfecting of the [ saints ], for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the [ body ] of T Christ T:"

Perfecting the saints, work of ministry, edifying body of Christ:

Acts 20:28 "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood"

Romans 14:19 "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."

See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.

THEME OF THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS {EPHESIANS 4:12-13}

Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all come in the unity of the [ faith ], and of the knowledge of the Son of /\ God /\, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of T Christ T:"

Unity of the faith, knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of..the fulness of Christ: God's will for us.

Philippians 3:8 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,"

Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, {2} Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. {3} And this will we do, if God permit."

See my paper: "Just Who is God?" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

WHY: BE NO MORE CHILDREN TOSSED TO & FRO & CARRIED ABOUT WITH EVERY WIND OF DOCTRINE

Ephesians 4:14 "That we <henceforth> be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, <and> cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"

We be no more children carried about with every wind of doctrine:

1 Corinthians 14:20 "Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men."

1 Corinthians 3:1-3 "And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, <even> as unto babes in Christ. {2} I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able <to bear it>, neither yet now are ye able. {3} For ye are yet carnal: for whereas <there is> among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?"

Hebrews 5:12 "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which <be> the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat."

Ephesians 4:15 "But speaking the truth in [ love ], may grow up into M him M in all things, which is the head, <even> T Christ T:"

Love:

John 13:34 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:16 "From M whom M the whole body fitly joined [ Together ] and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the [ body ] unto the edifying of itself in [ love ]."

C) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO FORMER LIFE: {EPHESIANS 4:17-32}

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LIST: THINGS A CHRISTIAN SHOULD NOT DO {EPHESIANS 4:17-19}

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(1) Walk as Gentiles; (2) In vanity of mind; (3) Understanding darkened; (4) Alienated from the life of God;

(5) In ignorance; (6) Blindness of heart; (7) Given to lasciviousness; & (8) Works of uncleanness with greediness

(1) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, {Ephesians 4:17}

(2) Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: {Ephesians 4:18}

(3) Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. {Ephesians 4:19}

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[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 4:17 "This I say [ therefore ], and testify in the /\ Lord /\, that ye henceforth (1) walk not as other Gentiles walk, (2) in the vanity of their mind," Walk = live. Vanity: See Ecclesiastes 1:2.

Walk not as other Gentiles walk:

Ephesians 2:2 "Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:"

1 Peter 4:3 "For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:"

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:18 " (3) Having the understanding darkened, being (4) alienated from the life of /\ God /\ (5) through the ignorance that is in them, (6) because of the blindness of their heart:"

Alienated from life of God because of the blindness of their heart:

2 Corinthians 3:14 "But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which <veil> is done away in Christ."

Ephesians 4:19 "Who being past feeling (7) have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, (8) to work all uncleanness with greediness."

Ephesians 4:20 "But ye have not so learned T Christ T;"

Ephesians 4:21 "If so be that ye have heard M him M, and have been taught by M him M, as the truth is in M Jesus M:"

Ephesians 4:22 "That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;"

Ye put off..former conversation the old man..the deceitful lusts:

Colossians 3:8-9 "But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. {9} Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;"

Ephesians 4:23 "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;"

Be renewed in the spirit of your mind . put on the new man after God:

Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what <is> that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man <be> in Christ, <he is> a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new <man>, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"

See my paper: "What is a Born-again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:24 "And that ye put on the new man, which after /\ God /\ is created in righteousness and true holiness."

After God is created in righteousness and true holiness:

Romans 10:10 "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"

1 John 3:2 "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 4:25 "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members [ One ] of another."

Ephesians 4:26 "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:"

Ye angry..sin not..let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Psalms 4:4 "Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah."

Ephesians 4:27 "Neither give place to the devil."

Neither give place to the devil:

James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

Ephesians 4:28 "Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with <his> hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth."

Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister [ grace ] unto the hearers."

Ephesians 4:30 "And grieve not the /\ [ holy Spirit ] /\ of /\ God /\, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of [ redemption ]."

Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God:

Isaiah 63:10 "But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, <and> he fought against them."

1 Thessalonians 5:19 "Quench not the Spirit."

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" for more information on this subject.

Day of redemption:

Romans 8:23 "And not only <they>, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, <to wit>, the redemption of our body."

Ephesians 4:31 "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:"

Ephesians 4:32 "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving [ One ] another, even as /\ God /\ for T Christ's T sake hath forgiven you."

D) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO EVIL: {EPHESIANS 5:1-17}

Ephesians 5:1 "Be ye therefore followers of /\ God /\, as dear children;"

Followers of God as children: Followers = imitators

Mark 10:15 "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."

WHAT: CHRIST .. HATH GIVEN HIMSELF FOR US AN OFFERING & A SACRIFICE TO GOD

Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in [ love ] , as T Christ T also hath loved us, and hath given T himself T for us an offering and a sacrifice to /\ God /\ for a sweetsmelling savour."

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LIST: SINS {EPHESIANS 5:3-5}

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(1) Fornication; (2) Uncleanness; (3) Covetousness; (4) Filthiness; (5) Foolish talking; (6) Jesting;

(7) Whoremonger; (8) Unclean person; (9) Covetous (10) Idolater

(1) But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saint {Ephesians 5:3}

(2) Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. {Ephesians 5:4}

(3) For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. {Ephesians 5:5}

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Ephesians 5:3 "But (1) fornication, and (2) all uncleanness, or (3) covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh [ saints ]."

Ephesians 5:4 "Neither (4) filthiness, nor (5) foolish talking, nor (6) jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks."

Ephesians 5:5 "For this ye know, that no (7) whoremonger, nor (8) unclean person, nor (9) covetous man, (10) who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of T Christ T and of /\ God /\."

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No unclean person hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ:

2 Corinthians 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean <thing>; and I will receive you,"

Revelation 18:4 "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 5:6 "Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of /\ God /\ upon the children of disobedience."

Ephesians 5:7 "Be not ye therefore partakers with them."

Ephesians 5:8 "For ye were sometimes darkness, but now <are ye> light in the Lord: walk as children of light:" Walk = live

Walk as children of light - Other walks:

Matthew 5:14 "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

2 Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"

Galatians 5:16 "<This> I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."

Galatians 5:18 "But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law."

Galatians 5:25 "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

Colossians 4:5 "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time."

See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 5:9 "(For the fruit of the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ <is> in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)"

Fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth:

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, {23} Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

Colossians 3:12-15 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; {13} Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also <do> ye. {14} And above all these things <put on> charity, which is the bond of perfectness. {15} And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 5:10 "Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord."

Ephesians 5:11 "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove <them>."

Ephesians 5:12 "For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret."

Ephesians 5:13 "But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light."

All things that are reproved are made manifest by the light:

John 3:20-21 "For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. {21} But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."

Ephesians 5:14 "Wherefore /\ he /\ saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and T Christ T shall give thee light."

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LIST: CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES {EPHESIANS 5:15-21}

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(1) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, {Ephesians 5:15}

(2) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. {Ephesians 5:16}

(3) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. {Ephesians 5:17}

(4) And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; {Ephesians 5:18}

(5) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; {Ephesians 5:19}

(6) Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; {Ephesians 5:20}

(7) Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. {Ephesians 5:21}

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Ephesians 5:15 (1) "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise," Circumspectly = diligently or carefully

Walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time:

Colossians 2:6 "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, <so> walk ye in him:"

WHY: REDEEMING THE TIME BECAUSE THE DAYS ARE EVIL

Ephesians 5:16 (2) "[ Redeeming ] the time, because the days are evil."

Redeeming the time:

Colossians 4:5 "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time."

1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and <be> ready always to <give> an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"

Ephesians 5:17 (3) "Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the /\ Lord /\ <is>."

E) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO HOLY SPIRIT: {EPHESIANS 5:18-21}

WHY: BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT

Ephesians 5:18 (4) "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the /\ [ Spirit ] /\;"

Be not drunk with wine, be filled with the Spirit:

Proverbs 20:1 "Wine <is> a mocker, strong drink <is> raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise."

John 7:38-39 "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. {39} (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet <given>; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)"

Acts 2:4 "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

Acts 4:31 "And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness."

Romans 13:13 "Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying."

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: ”God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes:” for more information on this subject.

Paul wrote Ephesians 5:18-6:9 to be similar to Colossians 3:15-4:1

Ephesians 5:19 (5) "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;"

Speaking/singing in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs:

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Ephesians 5:20 (6) "Giving thanks always for all things unto /\ God /\ and the /\ Father /\ in the name of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T;"

Ephesians 5:21 (7) "Submitting yourselves [ One ] to another in the fear of /\ God /\."

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God:

Romans 13:1-2 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. {2} Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation."

1 Corinthians 16:16 "That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with <us>, and laboureth."

Galatians 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only <use> not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."

Philippians 2:3 "<Let> nothing <be done> through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."

Hebrews 13:17 "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that <is> unprofitable for you."

James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

1 Peter 2:13 "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" for more information on this subject.

F) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO HIS HOME LIFE: {EPHESIANS 5:22-6:4}

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COMPARISON: FAMILY & CHRIST TO CHURCH {EPHESIANS 5:22-29}

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(1) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {Ephesians 5:22}

(2) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {Ephesians 5:23}

(3) Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. {Ephesians 5:24}

(4) Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; {Ephesians 5:25}

(5) That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, {Ephesians 5:26}

(6) That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. {Ephesians 5:27}

(7) So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. {Ephesians 5:28}

(8) For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: {Ephesians 5:29}

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Ephesians 5:22 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the /\ Lord /\."

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord:

1 Corinthians 14:34-36 "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but <they are commanded> to be under obedience, as also saith the law. {35} And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. {36} What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?"

Colossians 3:18 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."

1 Timothy 2:11 "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection."

Titus 2:5 "<To be> discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed."

1 Peter 3:1-2 "Likewise, ye wives, <be> in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; {2} While they behold your chaste conversation <coupled> with fear."

Ephesians 5:23 "For the husband is the head of the wife, even as T Christ T is the head of the [ church ]: and M he M is the saviour of the [ body ]."

Husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church:

1 Corinthians 11:3 "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman <is> the man; and the head of Christ <is> God."

[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 5:24 " [ Therefore ] as the [ church ] is subject unto T Christ T, so <let> the wives <be> to their own husbands in every thing."

Church is subject unto Christ, so wives to their own husband:

Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all <things> he might have the preeminence."

Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as T Christ T also [ loved ] the [ church ], and gave T himself T for it;"

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church:

Colossians 3:19 "Husbands, love <your> wives, and be not bitter against them."

See my paper: "Man's Relationship with his Wife, Family, & Friends" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 5:26 "That M he M might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"

He might sanctify & cleanse it with washing of water by the word:

John 17:17 "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Hebrews 13:12 "Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate."

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 5:27 "That M he M might present it to M himself M a glorious [ church ], not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish." Holy = consecrated & set apart

He might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot:

Colossians 1:22 "In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:"

Ephesians 5:28 "So ought men to [ love ] their wives as their own bodies. He that [ love ] his wife [ loveth ] himself."

Men to love their wives as their own bodies..love wife, love self:

Colossians 3:19 "Husbands, love <your> wives, and be not bitter against them."

Ephesians 5:29 "For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the /\ Lord /\ the [ church ]:"

Ephesians 5:30 "For we are members of his [ body ], of his flesh, and of his bones."

We are members of his body, his flesh, and his bones:

John 17:22 "And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: {23} I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, & hast loved them, as thou..loved me."

Romans 12:5 "So we, <being> many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another."

1 Corinthians 12:27 "Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular."

Colossians 1:24 "Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:"

Colossians 2:19 "And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God."

Ephesians 5:31 "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be [ One ] flesh."

A man leave his father and mother..shall be joined unto his wife.. two shall be one flesh:

Genesis 2:24 "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."

Matthew 19:5 "And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?"

1 Corinthians 6:16 "What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh."

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Re-marriage" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 5:32 "This is a great [ mystery ]: but I speak concerning T Christ T and the [ church ]."

This is a great mystery..I speak concerning Christ and the church:

Colossians 1:27 "To whom God would make known what <is> the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:"

1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."

Ephesians 5:33 "Nevertheless let every [ One ] of you in particular so [ love ] his wife even as himself; and the wife <see> that she reverence <her> husband."

TO WHOM: CHILDREN

Ephesians 6:1 "Children, obey your parents in the /\ Lord /\: for this is right."

Ephesians 6:2 "Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;" Quotes: Exodus 20:12 & Deuteronomy 5:16

Children, obey your parents..honour thy father and mother..first commandment with promise..live long on the earth:

Luke 2:51 "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart."Jesus at the ago of twelve was subject to His earthy parents

Colossians 3:20 "Children, obey <your> parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."

Ephesians 6:3 "That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."

Thou mayest live long on the earth:

James 4:14-15 "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. {15} For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that."

TO WHOM: FATHER

Ephesians 6:4 "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the /\ Lord /\."

Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath:

Colossians 3:21 "Fathers, provoke not your children <to anger>, lest they be discouraged."

G) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SLAVES AND MASTERS: {EPHESIANS 6:5-9}

TO WHOM: SERVANTS

Ephesians 6:5 "Servants, be obedient to them that are <your> masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto; T Christ T "Heart = sincerity & truth

Servants, be obedient to them:

Colossians 3:22 "Servants, obey in all things <your> masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:"

Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of T Christ T, doing the will of /\ God /\ from the heart;"

Ephesians 6:7 "With good will doing service, as to the /\ Lord /\, and not to men:"

WHY: WHAT GOOD ANY MAN DOES, THE SAME HE RECEIVE OF THE LORD

Ephesians 6:8 "Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the /\ Lord /\, whether <he be> bond or free."

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MISC: GOD'S PRINCIPLE {EPHESIANS 6:8}

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GOLDEN RULE SOWING & REAPING

(1) Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. {Ephesians 6:8}

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Whatsoever good any man doeth, same shall he receive of the Lord:

Matthew 7:12 "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."

Luke 6:31 "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."

Colossians 3:23-24 "And whatsoever ye do, do <it> heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; {24} Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

TO WHOM: MASTERS

Ephesians 6:9 "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your M Master M also is in [ heaven ]; neither is there respect of persons with M him M."

H) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE: {EPHESIANS 6:10-20}

Compared to solder who will go to war. He has one offensive weapon (sword).

[ CONCLUSION ] FINALLY

Ephesians 6:10 "[ Finally ], my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the [ power ] of /\ his /\ might."

WHAT: BE STRONG IN THE LORD & THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT

WHY: PUT ON THE ARMOUR OF GOD THAT YE MAY STAND AGAINST .. DEVIL

Ephesians 6:11 " (1) Put on the whole armour of /\ God /\, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Wiles = Craftiness

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LIST: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL FIGHT {EPHESIANS 6:11-18}

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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: ARMOUR - WEAPONS

(1) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. {Ephesians 6:11}

(2) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places {Ephesians 6:12}

(3) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {Ephesians 6:13}

(4) Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {Ephesians 6:14}

(5) And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {Ephesians 6:15}

(6) Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. {Ephesians 6:16}

(7) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {Ephesians 6:17}

(8) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; {Ephesians 6:18}

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Ephesians 6:12 "For (2) we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high <places>."

We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness:

1 Corinthians 15:50 "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption."

Colossians 2:15 "<And> having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."

See my paper: "Born with Sin/Father is Devil (Prior to Rebirth)" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 6:13 "Wherefore take unto you (3) the whole armour of /\ God /\, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 6:14 "Stand [ therefore ], having your (4) loins girt about with truth, and (5) having on the breastplate of righteousness;"

Loins grit about with truth..breastplate of righteousness:

Isaiah 11:5 "And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins."

Isaiah 59:17 "For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance <for> clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak."

1 Thessalonians 5:8 "But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation."

Ephesians 6:15 "And (6) your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of [ peace ];"

Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace:

Isaiah 52:7 "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!"

Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of /\ God /\, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Ephesians 6:16 "Above all, taking the (7) shield of [ faith ], wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."

Shield of faith:

1 John 5:4 "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, <even> our faith."

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 6:17 " & take (8) the helmet of [ salvation ]& (9) the sword of the /\ [ Spirit ] /\, which is the word of /\ God /\:"

Helmet of salvation..sword of the Spirit..word of God:

Isaiah 59:17 "For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance <for> clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak."

1 Thessalonians 5:8 "But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation."

Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God <is> quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and <is> a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

WAY: PRAYING .. IN THE SPIRIT WATCHING PERSEVERANCE & SUPPLICATION IN THE SPIRIT

Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the /\ [ Spirit ] /\, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all [ saints ];" Pray

See my paper: "Prayer" for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 6:19 "And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the [ mystery ] of the gospel,"

I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Acts 4:29 "And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,"

Ephesians 6:20 "For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."

IV) CONCLUSION: {EPHESIANS 6:21-24}

Ephesians 6:21 "But that ye also may know my affairs, <and> how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the /\ Lord /\, shall make known to you all things:"

Tychicus: His name means fortunate or happy. He brought the Colossians and Ephesians letters. Also see Acts 20:4.

2 Timothy 4:12 "And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus."

Colossians 4:7 "All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, <who is> a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:"

Ephesians 6:22 "Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and <that> he might comfort your hearts."

I have sent you for the same purpose..might comfort your hearts:

This epistle was probably read in Colosse and Colossians was read in Ephesus as well.

Colossians 4:16 "And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the <epistle> from Laodicea."

Ephesians 6:23 "[ Peace ] <be> to the brethren, and [ love ] with [ faith ], from /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\ and the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T."

Ephesians 6:24 "[ Grace ] <be> with all them that [ love ] our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T in sincerity. Amen."

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.

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