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Jul08WEEK28
Last week we looked at the critical truth that is revealed in Ephesians 4:4-6 about unity. In those verses we were not just called to unity, but told that we do have unity in Christ. If we are abiding in Him we will have unity with one another. How can a body be divided against itself? As we look at verses 7 and 8 in this chapter, we are given another crucial element of true church life:
But to each one of us grace was given according to the... -
Jul01WEEK27
This week we will study the simple, but essential truth that is revealed in Ephesians 4:4-6:
There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.
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Jun24WEEK26
This week we begin our study of one of the most concise chapters in the Scriptures for revealing the calling and purpose of the church, Ephesians 4.
There is a pattern in Paul’s letters that is also followed in this one. The first part is usually a reminder of many general principles of the faith. Then he boldly declares the main purpose for the letter concisely and powerfully. He then finishes with encouragement.
Ephesians 4 is one of the most bold and powerful of all of his messages to the churches. We will begin with looking at verses...
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Jun17WEEK25
This year we have been studying Ephesians verse by verse because it is the epistle that reveals more than any other the heart of Paul’s revelation of the glorious calling of the church. This week we continue with Ephesians 3:20-21:
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
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Jun10WEEK24
This week’s text in Ephesians 3:17-19 touches the very foundations of our life in God:
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
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