I believe that ephesians tells us that it boils down to mission, ministry and maturity. Further, there are several constructions in this letter which are unparalleled in the undisputed books. Every day we read or see on the tv multiple stories of conflict. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Do not think and live as unconverted people do ephesians 4. Lets read ephesians chapter 4, verses 11 to 16 to start out our study today. We have been given the gifts and graces to function effectively as the church. The word of god has a lot to say about how we can defend ourselves against the attacks of the enemy. Introduction well i want to start our message today by telling you a true story that has some spiritual applications to the passage well be studying today in ephesians chapter 4. Once they learned to live together, he added a pig, a monkey, a bird, and some other creatures.
See my blog series on theology for more about these changes. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. This sermon series and the discussion questions will seek to discover what this means for the leavenworth church of christ. This paragraph of scripture contains one of pauls two prayers found in his letter to the ephesians. The fourth chapter of ephesians introduces a change of direction for the book. In the beginning, god established the family as the first of all human relationships. God has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ 1. It is not easy to preach through the bible just as it is not easy to read through the bible, but sticking with preaching through the bible, or units in the bible, displays a commitment to god and his word. Introduction to the book of ephesians faithlife sermons. If you accepted the call, believing on the lord jesus christ as your savior, you have one hope. A persons walk is a way of describing their behavior.
Mark twain there is a variation on this theme that you will find all through history our clothes say something about us. These two sermons are the first two one anothers we. The book of ephesians for the leavenworth church of christ pauls purpose. Note that some aspects of my theology have changed since i taught these studies. Ephesians is one of pauls prison epistles written during his first imprisonment a. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. As the practice of the old man follows his condition ephesians 4.
And our sermon text for this morning lays out a very simple outline of some really important guidance for. This ephesians passage teaches us about the unity of the church. This added an extra weight of seriousness to the directives that he was about to give to them, and us. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
Some of the sermons on ephes ians also contain mp3 audio files. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. As christians, god is our boss, and he is calling us to perform a task. There was a book that was put out several years ago that was called, children, fun or frenzy. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. In the book of ephesians, paul describes the church as the body of christ as well as a. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry. These expository bible studies on the book of ephesians cover a letter that is regarded by many as a summary of the apostle pauls writings dealing with his most important teachings. This would not alter the fact that ephesians was intended to be a reflective summary of his theology, but the initial occasion for the writing of ephesians was a shortlived one which evaporated with news from. In the remaining three chapters of this epistle, paul will focus on duty, i.
One lord, one spirit, one body for all time and all peoples. Preaching through the bible models consistency and perseverance for those i lead. It contains high and lofty theological concepts as well as rich vocabulary. While these fully developed outlines are designed to be used in series preaching, most can be adapted for standalone sermons. In an effort to promote the harmony of creation, twain told of having built a cage into which he put a dog and a cat. We can only attain to the full stature of christ by following jesus example of selfless love and sacrificial service to others. Preaching outline and commentary on the book of ephesians including big idea. As the pastor develops these outlines through further research and personal. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for pentecost 11. Verses two and three give us the keys to guarding the unity of the faith.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace 3. For those who want to read more, one of my friends preached a sermon on the same passage recently, also john chrysostom preaches three sermons on this passage, on 4. Janke nebraska district pastors conference, trinity lutheran church winner, south dakota, april 20, 1993 1. That is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. There has been some debate about whether this book was written to the ephesians or was a circular letter to various churches, because not all manuscripts include the words in ephesus. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary. In the vanity of their mind having lost the knowledge of the true god, romans 1. Sermons from ephesians walking together in unity 4. These two sermons are the first two one anothers we will discuss over the next few weeks. A picture of jesus, alan brehm, the waking dreamer, 2009. Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. To me, the first there chapters of this book are among the most thrilling and most profound in the bible. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist.
Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. Jan 14, 2010 preaching through the bible and not around it shows a commitment to the bible and not an arbitrary agenda. In the bible, there is another word used to describe conduct. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. For three chapters, paul has dealt with doctrine in which he has described both. Sadly also in churches, whose places should be most noted for christs peace, we also find conflict. A linguistic and exegetical analysis of ephesians 4. Ephesians about these expository bible studies on ephesians. Preaching through the bible requires that i explain hard passages that need to be heard. He is giving us instructions on how to walk as a christian. This page contains sermons on ephes ians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. Sermon outlines on the book of ephesians beacon sermon.
Preaching sermon outlines christian book distributors. Sermon outlines on the book of ephesians beacon sermon outlines david graves on. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. God cares a great deal about how we treat one another. Paul is saying, because of what i have said, this is what i want you to do. Jul 08, 20 god cares a great deal about how we treat one another. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. The word therefore in verse 1, signals this change. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives.
You can find additional free bible study outlines by clicking on the link and looking under the appropriate book study. Paul began the practical application section of this letter with a quick reminder to the readers that he was a prisoner, for their sake. The first one, found here in our text, is for them to have wisdom. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. People typically dont like to be reminded of their inadequacies sin as free moral beings. Believers are to endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. He even refers to this by statements of calling himself a prisoner for christ 3. Paul begins this part of his discourse to the ephesians and the other churches in which this epistle was to be distributed by a strong appeal. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of. The sermon outline rephrases the passage outline to make it more. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. He has been writing about doctrine, precept, and belief. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints cf. In the book of ephesians the word walk is used six times.
We have been studying the family for these past few sunday evenings. Ephesians is one of pauls four prison epistles eph 3. We all want to be at peace with each other and love each. The argument against ephesians authenticity, however, rests. Its probably the reason god has so much to say about in his big book the bible. And testify in the lord in the name and by the authority of the lord jesus. Paul begins his letter with a long sentence of praise for god that. He uses the word therefore to call to our minds all that he has taught us thus far in the book of ephesians. To endeavor means to try very hard to do something. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
Lest we become the spiritual equivalent of hetty green, we begin a series devoted to the. The family is still the foundational unit of society. Pauls purpose in ephesians is to promote a unified, growing, healthy church that fulfills gods purposes of being his vehicle for reconciliation in the world, and for growing in maturity and. A verse by verse examination of what the book of ephesians in the bible teaches. How christ enables the church to upbuild itself in love.
Last week we discussed how to stir up one another heb 11. Aug 12, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Its my goal today as your pastor, to equip you with information that can protect you against the spiritual onslaught of the enemy and prepare you for spiritual war. The epistle to the ephesians walking together in unity 4. Ephesians chapter 4 sermon by eric hanson, ephesians 4. Read ephesians 4 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Sermons from ephesians sermon outlines based on the epistle to the ephesians mark a. Lest we become the spiritual equivalent of hetty green, we begin a series devoted to the epistle. Sermon outlines on the book of ephesians beacon sermon outlines. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. In verse 1 paul calls the church to remember where we came from and all that the lord has done for us in christ.
This webpage provides a book of ephesians outline as provided by the wycliffe bible commentary. Every sermon outline is directed to the needs of todays congregantsto challenge, inspire, and motivate to service for christ and his kingdom. Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. In true mark twain style he added a second part naked people have little or no influence on society. God, through the work of his holy spirit, called you to salvation. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. Preaching through the bible and not around it baptist. This therefore i say he returns thither where he begun, ephesians 4.
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