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Dressed for Success!. What Is It About? The believer’s wealth is described to help believers live in accordance with it.

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1 Dressed for Success!

2 What Is It About? The believer’s wealth is described to help believers live in accordance with it.

3 Ephesians 1 (wealth) Riches (1) Riches (1)  Riches described (1:1-14)  Prayer for comprehension (1:15-23)

4 Ephesians 2–3 (wealth) Position (2–3) Position (2–3)  Individual (2:1-10)  Corporate (2:11–3:13)  Prayer for comprehension (3:14-21)

5 What Is Inside?

6 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility

7 What Is Inside? 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility No imperatives 35 imperatives

8 What Is Inside? 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility No imperatives 35 imperatives OrthodoxyOrthopraxy

9 What Is Inside? 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility No imperatives 35 imperatives OrthodoxyOrthopraxy KnowledgeWisdom

10 What Is Inside? 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility No imperatives 35 imperatives OrthodoxyOrthopraxy KnowledgeWisdom BeliefBehavior

11 What Is Inside? 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility No imperatives 35 imperatives OrthodoxyOrthopraxy KnowledgeWisdom BeliefBehavior PositionPractice

12 What Is Inside? 1–3 4–6 RelationshipResponsibility No imperatives 35 imperatives OrthodoxyOrthopraxy KnowledgeWisdom BeliefBehavior PositionPractice PrivilegesResponsibility

13 Position and Practice Positional unity  2:11–3:13  Eph 2:11–3:13 Practical unity  4:1-16  Eph 4:1-16

14 Position and Practice Positional holiness  1:4  Eph 1:4 Practical holiness  4:17-32  Eph 4:17-32

15 Ephesians 5:1-17 Walk of love (1-6) Walk of light (7-14) Walk of wisdom (15-17)

16 Ephesians 5:18-21 Negative command (18a) Positive command (18b) Consequences (19-21)

17 Consequences of Spirit Control (19-21) Public worship (19a) Private worship (19b) Thanksgiving (20) Submission (21)

18 Submission (5:21-6:9) Submission (5:21) Marriage (5:22-33) Parent-child (6:1-4) Slave-master (6:5-9)

19 Walk of Warfare Ephesians 6:10-17 Wealth makes us a target

20 Three Dimensional Warfare Flesh World Devil

21 Flesh Adamic nature (Jer 17:9) Works of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21) New nature (2 Pet 1:4) Flesh is defeated but not annihilated

22 Victory Over The Flesh Our baptism into Christ (Rom 6) Obedience to the Adamic nature?   Before salvation: inevitable   After salvation: choice

23 World System Kosmos A system of philosophy which excludes God and alienates our affections from Him (1 John 2:15-17; 2 Tim 4:10) Satanically controlled and energized (2 Cor 4:4)

24 Victory Over The World System Mental Renewal (Rom 12:2) Acknowledgment of Christ in you (1 John 4:4)

25 Satan’s Original Sin (Isaiah 14:12-15) 5 “I will” statements Ascend to heaven (13) Raise my throne above the stars of God (13) Sit enthroned on Mt. of Assembly (14) Ascend above the tops of clouds (14) Make myself like the Most High (14)

26 Satan’s Original Sin (Isaiah 14:12-15) Consequences 1) 1)Fell (15) 2) 2)Name changed from Lucifer (12) to Satan (Matt 16:23) 3) 3)Banished from heaven (12)

27 Satan’s First Sin (Ezekiel 28:12-17) A. Attributes   Creature (15)   Angel (14, 16)   Powerful (14)   Without sin (15)   Beautiful (12)   Intelligent (12) B. Nature of 1 st sin (17)

28 Satan’s Original State and First Sin C. Consequences   Fell (16-17)   Retains some access to heaven (Job 1:6)   Some angels fell with him (14)   Fallen angels confirmed in wickedness (Matt 25:41)

29 Victory Over The Satanic System The sufficiency of the armor (Eph 6:16)

30 Ephesians 6:10-12 Satanic problem   Satan’s methods (11b)   Our struggle (12a)   Satan’s structure (12b) God’s solution: the armor (10-11a)

31 Ephesians 6:13 Evil day (Eph 4:27; Luke 4:13) Our defensive posture Full armor

32 Satan’s Progressive Defeat Initial eviction from heaven (Isa 14:12-15; Ezek 28:12-17) Eden (Gen 3:15) Cross (John 12:31; 16:11; Col 2:15; Heb 2:14; 1 John 3:8) Mid point of the Tribulation (Rev 12:9) Beginning of millennium (Rev 20:2-3) End of millennium (Rev 20:10)

33 Observations About the Armor (Eph 6:14-17) Paul’s imprisonment (Eph 3:1; 6:20; Philip 1:13) Soldier metaphor Six pieces of armor described Significance of the armor in the ancient world

34 6 Pieces of Armor (Eph 6:14-17) Belt of truth (14a) Breastplate of righteousness (14b) Sandals of peace (15) Shield of faith (16) Helmet of salvation (17a) Sword of the Spirit (17b)

35 Observations About the Armor (Eph 6:14-17) Paul is reinforcing a prior concept Pieces mentioned in the order they are put on Command: to put on the armor Outline: description, represents, application

36 - Six aspects of our weaponry will summarize the key concepts of the letter and call the church to action.

37 Belt of Truth (Eph 6:14a) Description

38 Belt of Truth (Eph 6:14a) Represent   “Truth” used 6 times   Gospel (1:13; 4:21)   Doctrinal orthodoxy/stability (4:15)   Moral purity (4:24-25; 5:9)

39 Belt of Truth (Eph 6:14a) Definition   Foundation of our defense is standing firm in the truth of God’s Word as well as our personal integrity

40 Belt of Truth (Eph 6:14a) Application   Objective: Stand in the truth of God’s Word   Subjective: Personal integrity

41 Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph 6:14b) Description

42 Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph 6:14b) Represent   “Righteousness” used 2 times   4:24; 5:9   Practical righteousness

43 Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph 6:14b) Definition   Our underlying protection includes our righteous character and deeds stemming form our positional righteousness

44 Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph 6:14b) Application   Live consistently with our position   When we engage in a sinful or impure lifestyle we are vulnerable and can take an arrow through the chest

45 Sandals of Peace (Eph 6:15) Description

46 Sandals of Peace (Eph 6:15) Represent   “Peace” used 7 times   Positional peace (1:2; 6:23)   Racial harmony (2:14, 15, 17)   Unity (4:3)

47 Sandals of Peace (Eph 6:15) Definition   Because we are at peace with God we should pursue peace and unity within the church

48 Sandals of Peace (Eph 6:15) Application   When we pursue unity in the church we are putting on the sandals of peace   Negative example: Philip 4:2-3

49 Shield of Faith (Eph 6:16) Description

50 Shield of Faith (Eph 6:16) Represent   “Faith” used 9 times   Noun (1:15; 2:8; 3:12, 17; 4:5, 13; 6:23)   Verb (1:13, 19)   Content of what Christians believe

51 Shield of Faith (Eph 6:16) Definition   Our confident trust in God’s ways in order to withstand Satan’s attacks

52 Shield of Faith (Eph 6:16) Application   Flaming arrows in the ancient world   Examples of Satan’s flaming arrows   Our trust in God’s ways extinguishes them all   Unbelieving believer

53 Helmet of Salvation (Eph 6:17a) Description

54 Helmet of Salvation (Eph 6:17a) Represent   “Salvation” used 1 time   Eph 1:13   Full ramification of salvation

55 Three Tenses of Salvation PhaseJustificationSanctificationGlorification TensePastPresentFuture Saved from sin’s: PenaltyPowerPresence ScriptureEph 2:8-9; Titus 3:5 Philip 2:12 Rom 5:10

56 Romans 8:30 “and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.”

57 Helmet of Salvation (Eph 6:17a) Definition   Maintaining confidence of our past, present, and future deliverance in the mist of battle

58 Helmet of Salvation (Eph 6:17a) Application   Confidence in the full ramifications of our salvation no matter what Satan throws at us that causes our assurance to wane   John 10:28-29; Rom 8:35; Philip 1:6; 1 Pet 1:4-5

59 Sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17b) Description

60 Sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17b) Represent   Communication by the Spirit through the Word of God   2 Pet 1:21   Eph 1:8-9, 13, 17-18; 2:18; 3:5-6, 16

61 Sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17b) Definition   Specific skillful speaking and application of God’s written revelation in order to overcome Satan’s schemes

62 Sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17b) Application   Positive example-Christ (Matt 4:1-11)   Negative example-Eve (Gen 2:16-17; 3:2-3)

63 6 Pieces of Armor (Eph 6:14-17) Belt of truth (14a) Breastplate of righteousness (14b) Sandals of peace (15) Shield of faith (16) Helmet of salvation (17a) Sword of the Spirit (17b)

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