Ephesians
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Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:1-6, Genesis 6:5-7, Lamentations 3:22-24, John 4:1-15, Romans 5:12-17
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This Is the New Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Gospels and Acts into the Pauline Epistles.
What Is Ephesians? In this letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul calls the Ephesian believers to unity in Jesus because of the gift of salvation they have received. He writes that this unity is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
How Ephesians Fits Into the Story: Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is an anthem to the grace of God displayed toward sinners in Christ. It contains some of the worst and best news in all of Scripture: we were once spiritually dead because of sin, but God made us alive through Christ. Because of this grace and the gift of salvation, we are called to live righteous lives.
Reflection Questions:
1. Read Ephesians 2:1–6 again. According to verses 1–3, what were the conditions of our old life? According to verses 4–6, what are the conditions of our new life?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
45 thoughts on "Ephesians"
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The beginning of the story (Genesis 6:5-7) led to the end of the story (Romans 5:12-17), which led to the beginning of our story to tell.
Sin and death entered the world through one man, and one man redeemed the world defeating sin and death. Through grace and faith, we are led to live a new life by the spirit. Following the ways of Jesus (Ephesians 4:32) and being kind to one other, treating others as Jesus did.
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The beginning of the story (Genesis 6:5-7) led to the end of the story (Romans 5:12-17), which led to the beginning of our story to tell.
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This is the difference…Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. – Romans 10:4,7
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I have fallen behind in this study with the sheer busyness of my life. I’m praying for peace, clarity, and focus so that I can be the best I can be.
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Today’s ready had seriously reminded me how how much I live in the flesh, and how much I want to live in the Spirit.
I am so grateful for this study to keep me in the word. -
Sarah,
Where is the area that you are referring to? -
We were dead in sin, children of wrath.
BUT GOD
We are alive with Christ, seated in Heavenly places!
What a transformation!!!
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