Bible Study: Ephesians Part III

Ephesians 3-4

We begin with a review of the case Paul is making for his grace gospel. We read the momentous announcement of the revelation of the mystery, discuss who the "apostles and prophets" are who Paul refers to, and examine the nature of the age in which we live as compared to other ages, past and future.

We deduce that Paul likely wrote his letter to the Ephesians from prison. We study through what "access" to the Father means, and learn about  the exceeding abundant power he is working in us, to teach the length, breadth, height and depth of God's love  that surpasses mere knowledge.

We look at what the unity of the faith is, along with the one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. Hear Paul beseech us to walk worthy of our vocation, which is to make all men see the fellowship of the mystery so they be saved and come to THE knowledge of THE truth!

What does the Bible indicate the blood and body of our communion with Christ is anyway? And what temptations are there that God makes a way by which we might escape? And why are there so many denominations and disagreements among Christians today?

We'll look at another "misquote" of the Old Testament by Paul regarding Christ's ascent and gifts (received and given), the giving of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Also, check out one of the oddest literary analogies ever when when Paul implies that the joints of a fitted and compacted structure supply strength!

Finally we discuss the putting off of the Old Man and the putting on of the New.