Ephesians outlined: Chapters 1-3=Prescribed beliefs Chapters 4-6=Prescribed behaviors Ephesians outlined: Chapters 1-3=Prescribed beliefs Chapters 4-6=Prescribed behaviors Ephesians
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Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) United by Christ
“Continual awareness of what they were and what they have now become will enrich both their thanks to God and their obedience.” –Klyne Snodgrass “Continual awareness of what they were and what they have now become will enrich both their thanks to God and their obedience.” –Klyne Snodgrass United by Christ
Proper theology will turn our guilt into gratitude. United by Christ
Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) United by Christ
Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) Because of Christ, we can have peace with one another (Ephesians 2:13-18, NET Bible) Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) Because of Christ, we can have peace with one another (Ephesians 2:13-18, NET Bible) United by Christ
Ephesians 2:1-10 describes vertical reconciliation; Ephesians 2:11-22 describes horizontal reconciliation. Ephesians 2:1-10 describes vertical reconciliation; Ephesians 2:11-22 describes horizontal reconciliation. United by Christ
No man of another race is to enter within the fence and enclosure around the Temple. Whoever is caught will have only himself to thank for the death which follows. United by Christ
“The Church is a new creation which replaces the older order with its divided humanity.” –Andrew Lincoln “The Church is a new creation which replaces the older order with its divided humanity.” –Andrew Lincoln United by Christ
Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) Because of Christ, we can have peace with one another (Ephesians 2:13-18, NET Bible) Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) Because of Christ, we can have peace with one another (Ephesians 2:13-18, NET Bible) United by Christ
Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) Because of Christ, we can have peace with one another (Ephesians 2:13-18, NET Bible) In Christ, we belong together (Ephesians 2:19-22, NET Bible) Apart from Christ, we were hopeless (Ephesians 2:11-12, NET Bible) Because of Christ, we can have peace with one another (Ephesians 2:13-18, NET Bible) In Christ, we belong together (Ephesians 2:19-22, NET Bible) United by Christ
Fellow citizens Members of God’s household A holy temple Fellow citizens Members of God’s household A holy temple United by Christ
Read/study Ephesians 3:1-13 Who needs to hear that they can have hope and purpose through Jesus? Are you experiencing the peace with other believers that Christ established? Do you belong—truly belong—to your local church? Read/study Ephesians 3:1-13 Who needs to hear that they can have hope and purpose through Jesus? Are you experiencing the peace with other believers that Christ established? Do you belong—truly belong—to your local church? United by Christ