and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2
From Grace to Glory Ephesians
Landscape of Ephesians… Chapters 1 – 3 Big Picture: eternal truths Chapters 4 – 6 Eternal truths fleshed out
Covered in Ephesians… Predestination Heartfelt intercessory prayer Being made alive in Christ Christ our peace Unity in the body of Christ Living as children of light Husbands and wives Parenting On the job Spiritual warfare
From Grace to Glory Ephesians 1:1-2
Acts (30 A.D. – 60 A.D.) Ephesians! Creation Fall Flood Call of Abraham Egypt – Exodus – Israel – Hosea Exile – Return to the land Christ: Birth – Ascension Acts (30 A.D. – 60 A.D.) Ephesians!
From Grace to Glory Ephesians 1:1-2
“…an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” I Corinthians 1:1 II Corinthians 1:1 Colossians 1:1 II Timothy 1:1
“…an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” “apostle” = sent one Office of apostle = Christ’s representative in establishing the church of God. Ephesians 2:20 An apostle in the NT sense must have: 1) been with Christ from the beginning – Acts 1:21-22 seen the resurrected Christ – Acts 1:21-22 been appointed specifically by Christ – Acts 9:15 been accredited by miracles – II Corinthians 12:12
“Apostle” Peter Wagner 1930 - 2016
“saint” “Holy one” = morally pure; set apart All true believers are “set apart” ones
a “circular” letter – to be sent to several churches “in Ephesus” a “circular” letter – to be sent to several churches
“the faithful” “believing ones”
“Grace and peace to you…” …from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (usually) Romans I + II Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians I + II Thessalonians I + II Timothy Titus Philemon
“Grace and peace to you…” …from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “Grace and peace be yours in abundance…” I Peter 1:2, II Peter 1:2 …be multiplied to you… …be increased to you…
Morning… Evening…
Daily quiet times Weekly Sabbath Retreats, vacations Practicing the presence of God
Letter to Ephesus From Grace to Glory
and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2