Ephesians
1:1-14
This is one of the major texts
clearly teaching the process of
divine selection. Before the
blessing was issued, it needed
to be directed.
 
Who were chosen?
 
When were they chosen?
 
What is purpose of being
chosen?
 
In what disposition did He
choose us? (see verse 6)
2. He Adopted Us (Eph 1:5)
“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear
again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by
which we cry out, "Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15)
In His kind purpose the Lord
designated us to be part of the family
of God. We who lost our privileges
with God have now been brought near
to God as His children.
“...Who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons
and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Law
and the temple service and the promises” (Romans 9:4)

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Biblical Foundations for Freedom

Introduction to the Book of Ephesians

Paul's Second Missonary Journey to Ephesus - Map
Pauline Letter Chronology
Ephesians 1:1-3 Introduction in tex
t.

Ephesians 1

Ephesians 1:1-3 Every Spiritual Blessing

Ephesians 1:1-3 Every Spiritual Blessing
Ephesians 1:1 Only by the Will of God
Ephesians 1:2 Only in Christ Jesus
Ephesians 1:3 Every Spiritual Blessing
Ephesians 1:1-3 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 1:4-6 Bible Study Questions
Ephesians 1:1-14 Redemption & Sovereignty
Ephesians 1:15-17 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 2-3

Ephesians 2:1-3 Our Need, His grace

Ephesians 2:1-3, an Introduction
Ephesians 2:1 A) Man's Nature
Ephesians 2:2 B) Man's World
Ephesians 2:3 C) Man's Heart
Questions (Ephesians 2:1-3)

Ephesians 3:14-21 The Fullness of God's Love

Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4:1-3 Preserving the Spirit's Unity

Intro: Problems of Disunity
Ephesians 4:1 Calling to Unity
Ephesians 4:2-3 Our Oneness of the Body
Ephesians 4:3 Preservation of Unity
Ephesians 4:1-3 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 4:11-16 The Purpose of Training

Ephesians 4:11-13: A) God's Word in the Church
Ephesians 4:11 Gifts in the church
Ephesians 4:12 Purpose of equipping
Ephesians 4:13 The final goal
Ephesians 4:11-13 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 4:14 B) Responsibility 1. Deceit
Ephesians 4:15a 2. Speaking the truth in love
Ephesians 4:15b 3. Grow up into Christ
Ephesians 4:16 Summary: Function of the Church
Ephesians 4:14-16 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 4:11-14 Chart: Equipping of the Saints
Ephesians 4:26-27 The Urgency of Resolving Anger
Ephesians 4:31 The Tree of Bitterness

Ephesians 5-6

Ephesians 5:22,24 Wives be Subject to your Husband
Ephesians 5:25 Marital Love
Ephesians 5:31-32 Redemptive Analogy & Marriage
Ephesians 5:31-33 Building a Great Marriage
Ephesians 6:1-2 Obedience to Parents
Ephesians 6:17 Sword of Spirit