1. Ephesians Comunicación y Gerencia An Epistle of Paul

2. Ephesians Chapter 2

3. Our position BEFORE Christ: –We were dead in our transgressions and sins(v1) –We used to live in our sins, following(v2): The world The ruler of the kingdom of the air/the spirit who is at work in those that are disobedient –We lived among those who were disobedient (v3) –We gratified our sinful cravings (v3) –We followed our sinful nature’s desires & thoughts(v3) –We were separate from Christ (v12) –Excluded from Israel (v12) –Foreigners to the covenants (v12) –Without hope or God (v12)

4. Our position AFTER Christ: We are alive (v5) We are saved (v5) We have been “raised up” with Christ (v6) We have been seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (v6) We have been brought near (v13) We have access to the Father by one Spirit (v18) We are no longer foreigners and aliens (v19) We are members of God’s household (v19) We are to become a Holy temple for the Lord and His Spirit (v22)

5. Why did our position change? Because of His great love for us (v4) Because He is rich in mercy (v4) So that He could show His incomparable grace and kindness in His Son (v7) So that we would do good works that He prepared for us in advance (v10) To create one new man out of two (v15)

6. How did our position change? By grace (v5) By grace through faith (v8) Through the blood of Christ (v13) By Christ destroying the barrier (v14) By Christ abolishing the law in His flesh (v15) By reconciliation through the cross (v16)

7. Who/What is the church? Members of God’s household (v19) Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets (v20) Jesus is the cornerstone (v20) We are a Holy temple (v21) We are a dwelling of the Holy Spirit (v22)

8. Discussion Questions Salvation is possible because of God’s love relationship with you. What are ways that we can return that love? What riches does God have in store for you? How can you thank Him? How have you personally experienced change as a result of grace?

9. Parallels Eph 3:2; Col 1:25 Eph 5:19; Col 3:16 Eph 6:22; Col 4:8 Eph 4:2-4; Col 3:12-15 Eph 4:16; Col 2:19 Eph 4:32; Col 3:13 Eph 4:22-24; Col 3:9,10 Eph 5:6-8; Col 3:6-8 Eph 5:15,16; Col 4:5 Eph 6:19,20; Col 4:3,4 Eph 5:22-6:9; Col 3:18-4:1

10. Sources Discussion questions 1 & 2 based on Experiencing God study Bible