Sit, Walk, Stand
Understanding Your Life From the Book of Ephesians Part One
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The Reason Behind the Title The History of Ephesians The Purpose of Ephesians
The Three Parts of Ephesians –
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Seated in the Heavenly Places Walk Worthy of Your Calling Stand Against the Devil
Overview of Overview of the Book of Ephesians The Reason Behind the Course Title Title
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An influential book written with the same title by a Chinese Christian named Watchman Nee, described a Christian's progress and position once they became believers in Jesus Christ. His book is based on the letter to the Ephesians As an outline of the book of Ephesians, the title Sit, Walk, Stand summarizes the major elements of the course
Overview of Overview of the Book of Ephesians History of the Letter to the Ephesians
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Written by the apostle Paul, around 60-62 AD while in prison, this letter was meant to be circulated among the churches within the city of Ephesus The city of Ephesus was a major business and religious hub, making the practice of magic and idol worship central and therefore linked to all businesses that took place in the city.
Overview of Overview of the Book of Ephesians Purpose of the Book of Ephesians
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Due to the language and content of the letter, it is believed that the Ephesian letter was written as a document to explain the development and practical application application of a believer's faith in Christ and not address a specific problem within the churches The Ephesian letter was therefore meant to be circulated among the various churches within the city of Ephesus
Book of Ephesians Part One Seated In The Heavenlies
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 •
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Chapters one through three gives a detailed explanation of what a believer in Christ has and why he or she has it. Chapter one begins with Paul's greeting which emphasizes emphasizes that he is an apostle by God's will (His desire, choice and action) He then proclaims in summary what has been given to the Ephesian Christians
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 The Ephesian Christians have been given
The Holy Spirit (Grace and Peace two attributes of the Holy Spirit)
f rom rom God the Father and from
The Lord Jesus Christ [The Messiah]
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 The Christian is then given an account of what God the Father did: •
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Blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ He chose us in Christ before the foundation [creation] of the world He determined that we would be holy and without blame before Him He loved us Took action based on the good pleasure of His will for the praise of the glory of His grace
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 The Christian is then given an account of what God the Father did: •
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He predestined us He adopted us by Jesus Christ Made us accepted in Jesus Christ He raised Jesus Christ from the dead He at His own right hand in heavenly places He placed Jesus Christ far above all things in this world and in world to come
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 The Christian is then given an account of what God the Father did: •
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He put everything under Jesus Christ's feet Made Jesus Christ head over all things to the church (which is the body of Christ and His fullness) He made believers alive with Jesus Christ who were dead (in trespasses and sins) He made believers sit together in Jesus Christ in heavenly places
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 The Christian is then given an account of what believers have in Jesus Christ* : •
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In Jesus Christ, believers are created for good works In Jesus Christ, God the Father shows His kindness toward believers In Jesus Christ, believers are acceptable to the Father In Jesus Christ, believers are part of the commonwealth of Israel
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In Jesus Christ, believers are included with the covenants of promise In Jesus Christ, believers have hope in the world In Jesus Christ, believers are at peace with and are reconciled with God the Father In Jesus Christ, believers are brought near to God the Father
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In Jesus Christ, believers are fellow-citizen fellow-citizenss and part of the household of God In Jesus Christ, believers are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets and Jesus Christ Himself In Jesus Christ, believers are a habitation of God
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 The Christian is then given an account of what believers have in and through the Holy Spirit: •
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The Holy Spirit seals believers The Holy Spirit is a fulfilment of a promise made by both God the Father and God the Son The Holy Spirit is the assurance of our inheritance The Holy Spirit gives believers access to God the Father The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be God's dwelling place
Overview of Overview of the Book of Ephesians Questions
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 What are three things that God did in the life of a believer? •
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Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 What are three reasons that God what He did in the life of a believer? •
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Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 List three things that believers have in Jesus Christ. •
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Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 What is the role of the blood of Jesus Christ in the life of a believer? (Based on Ephesians part 1) _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________
Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 List three of the duties of the Holy Spirit •
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Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 Briefly describe how each person of the Godhead plays a part in the redemption of a believer. (Based on Ephesians part 1)
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Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians Part 1 What is the believer's role in their redemption? (Based on Ephesians part 1)
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