Ephesians - Steve Gregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | In this message, Steve Gregg discusses Ephesians 6:10-24, which emphasizes the importance of standing firm against evil and wearing the armor of God. He notes that Christians must be prepared to withstand spiritual attacks and trust in God's strength to help them. Gregg touches on the idea of the church being a counterculture, influencing society with the gospel message, and emphasizes the need for both defensive and offensive weapons in spiritual warfare. He emphasizes the importance of truth, righteousness, and love, and the power of prayer in spiritual battles. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851512/ephesians-610-624 Ephesians 6:10-24 New King James Version The Whole Armor of God 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [a]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [b]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. A Gracious Greeting 21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; 22 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. 23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Footnotes Ephesians 6:11 schemings Ephesians 6:12 NU this darkness, #ephesians #armorofgod #spiritualwarfare #ephesians6 #faith #salvation #holyspirit #prayer #gospel #peace #truth #righteousness #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | Steve Gregg shares insights on Ephesians 6:1-9 and reminds us that human nature tends to exploit submission. He notes that in the case of wives submitting to their husbands, the husband is also called to love his wife as Christ loves the church. Gregg emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and love in all relationships, whether it be in marriage or between employer and employee, and encourages us to honor God in these interactions. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851511/ephesians-61-69 Ephesians 6:1-9 New King James Version Children and Parents 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” 4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Bondservants and Masters 5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; 6 not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. 9 And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that [a]your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. Footnotes Ephesians 6:9 NU He who is both their Master and yours is #ephesians #love #marriage #abuse #abuseprevention #submission #lordship #parenting #parents #children #obedience #government #job #career #boss #ephesians6 #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | Steve Gregg delivers insights on Ephesians 5:18-5:33 in a spiritual context, highlighting the effects of alcohol on moral judgment and the importance of walking in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. He discusses the concept of submitting to one another and the hierarchical relationships between wives and husbands, children and parents, and servants and masters. He emphasizes the importance of following Christ's example of love and nourishing and cherishing one's own spouse as Christ does for the church. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851510/ephesians-518-533 Ephesians 5:18-33 New King James Version 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of [a]God. Marriage—Christ and the Church 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might [b]sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 30 For we are members of His body, [c]of His flesh and of His bones. 31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Footnotes Ephesians 5:21 NU Christ Ephesians 5:26 set it apart Ephesians 5:30 NU omits the rest of v. 30. #ephesians #marriage #submission #lordship #parenting #parents #children #obedience #government #job #career #boss #alcohol #drunk #drunkenness #drinking #drugs #drugaddiction #ephesians5 #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | In this segment, Steve Gregg discusses Ephesians 5:1-21, which emphasizes the importance of walking worthily with God and putting off negative behaviors like bitterness and anger. Gregg notes that humor has its place in the Christian life but warns against using jesting and foolish talking inappropriately. He also highlights the importance of understanding the nature of God and maintaining a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Overall, the passage stresses the importance of walking in the light and steering clear of unfruitful works of darkness. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851509/ephesians-51-521 Ephesians 5:1-21 New King James Version Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For [a]this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them. Walk in Light 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the [b]Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather [c]expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are [d]exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Walk in Wisdom 15 See then that you walk [e]circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of [f]God. Footnotes Ephesians 5:5 NU know this Ephesians 5:9 NU light Ephesians 5:11 reprove Ephesians 5:13 reproved Ephesians 5:15 carefully Ephesians 5:21 NU Christ #ephesians #ephesians5 #walkinthelight #walkinlove #exposeevil #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg #christiandoctrine #transformation #newcreation #holyspirit

https://thenarrowpath.app | In this discussion of Ephesians 4:11-32, speaker Steve Gregg emphasizes the idea that the work of ministry is not solely the responsibility of church leaders, but rather every member of the church should contribute to the building of the church as a whole. Gregg also discusses the concept of putting off old behaviors and putting on new ones, highlighting the importance of transformation and renewing oneself. He stresses the need for speech that is edifying and forgiving, following the example of God's forgiveness through Christ.. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851508/ephesians-411-432 Ephesians 4:11-32 New King James Version 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [a]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. The New Man 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as [b]the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Do Not Grieve the Spirit 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give [c]place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary [d]edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, [e]clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Footnotes Ephesians 4:12 building up Ephesians 4:17 NU omits the rest of Ephesians 4:27 an opportunity Ephesians 4:29 building up Ephesians 4:31 loud quarreling #ephesians #ephesians4 #oldman #doctrine #newman #oldself #prophet #evangelist #teacher #pastor #bibleteacher #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg #christiandoctrine #transformation #newcreation #holyspirit

https://thenarrowpath.app | Steve Gregg discusses Ephesians 4:1-11, highlighting a turning point in the book. Gregg emphasizes the importance of correct understanding of doctrine, which should result in righteous behavior. Walking worthy of God involves meditating on scripture and walking in truth, meekness, and humility. He notes that true believers seek to follow Jesus, but not everyone will agree, so maintaining peace is crucial. He also highlights that diversity does not equate to disunity, and that God has given gifts to the church, including apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, to help build the body of Christ. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851507/ephesians-41-411 Ephesians 4:1-11 English Standard Version Unity in the Body of Christ 4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.”[a] 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth?[b] 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds[c] and teachers,[d] Read full chapter Footnotes Ephesians 4:8 The Greek word anthropoi can refer to both men and women Ephesians 4:9 Or the lower parts of the earth? Ephesians 4:11 Or pastors Ephesians 4:11 Or the shepherd-teachers #ephesians #doctrines #christianwalk #christianlife #followingchrist #disciples #giftsofthespirit #unity #faith #baptism #ephesians4 #prophet #evangelist #teacher #pastor #bibleteacher #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg

https://thenarrowpath.app | In this message, Steve Gregg delves into Ephesians 3 and discusses the mystery of God's grace and the stewardship of gifts. He touches on the dispensational view and emphasizes the importance of reading the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Gregg also highlights the prayer in verse 16, where Paul prays for the inner man to be strengthened through the power of the Holy Spirit. Though he does not know the full content of the mystery referenced in verse 9, Gregg emphasizes the tangible presence and work of God's grace in our lives. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851506/ephesians-3 Ephesians 3 New King James Version The Mystery Revealed 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the [a]dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, 3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, 7 of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. Purpose of the Mystery 8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to make all see what is the [b]fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things [c]through Jesus Christ; 10 to the intent that now the [d]manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the [e]principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. 13 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Appreciation of the Mystery 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father [f]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Footnotes Ephesians 3:2 stewardship Ephesians 3:9 NU, M stewardship (dispensation) Ephesians 3:9 NU omits through Jesus Christ Ephesians 3:10 variegated or many-sided Ephesians 3:10 rulers Ephesians 3:14 NU omits of our Lord Jesus Christ #ephesians #dispensationofgrace #dispensationalism #grace #ephesians3 #mystery #biblestudy #bibleteaching #thenarrowpath #stevegregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | In this introduction to the book of Ephesians, Steve Gregg discusses the origins of the letter and how it relates to other Pauline epistles. He explains that Ephesians is a generic letter to the universal Church, and not specifically to the Church in Ephesus. Gregg also delves into the concept of predestination and explains that being predestined does not necessarily equate to the Calvinist doctrine. Overall, Gregg offers an insightful overview of the book of Ephesians, providing context and shedding light on key themes. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851503/ephesians-introduction-11-16 Ephesians 1:1-6 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=eph%201%3A1%20-%201%3A6&version=ESV;NKJV) New King James Version Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Redemption in Christ 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He [a]made us accepted in the Beloved. Footnotes Ephesians 1:6 Lit. bestowed grace (favor) upon us #ephesians #predestination #elect #election #calvinism #arminianism #chosen #christiandoctrine #christiantheology #ephesians1 #bibleteaching #biblestudy #thenarrowpath #stevegregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | In this talk, Steve Gregg focuses on Ephesians 1:6-23 and discusses the relationship between the church, God the Father, and Christ. He emphasizes the importance of acceptance in Christ and the redemption and forgiveness of sins through His blood. Gregg also delves into the meaning of the Greek word "prudence" and explores the gifts that God gives to the church, including the manifestation of His grace. He concludes by discussing the concept of the "body of Christ" and how it relates to the authority that Jesus has over all things. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/2549037389091851504/ephesians-16-123 Ephesians 1:6-23 New King James Version 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He [a]made us accepted in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and [b]prudence, 9 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, [c]both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him. 11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. 13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who[d] is the [e]guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom 15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your [f]understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality[g] and [h]power and [i]might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Footnotes Ephesians 1:6 Lit. bestowed grace (favor) upon us Ephesians 1:8 understanding Ephesians 1:10 NU, M omit both Ephesians 1:14 NU which Ephesians 1:14 down payment, earnest Ephesians 1:18 NU, M hearts Ephesians 1:21 rule Ephesians 1:21 authority Ephesians 1:21 power #ephesians #mystery #dispensationalism #elect #election #calvinism #arminianism #chosen #christiandoctrine #christiantheology #ephesians1 #bibleteaching #biblestudy #thenarrowpath #stevegregg