49. Ephesians
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49. Ephesians (The Choice: Vol.1)
Paul (the Prisoner of Christ) Category: Endurance in imprisonment & ministry Could avoid: Stop preaching to avoid chains.“For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles…” (Ephesians 3:1)Cross-Refs: Acts 28:16, 30–31; Philippians 1:13. Chose: Continued teaching and interceding for the churches.“Pray also for…
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49. Ephesians (The Choice: Vol.2)
The Old Way of Life Category: Failure of holiness Could endure: Put off the old self, live in Christ.“You were taught… to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.” (Ephesians 4:22)Cross-Refs: Romans 6:6; Colossians 3:9–10. Chose wrongly: Continued in Gentile futility.“You must no longer…
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How does the concept of apostles fit within the fivefold ministry outlined in Ephesians 4:11—“apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers”? Does this imply the apostolic office continues today?
1. Introduction: The Fivefold Ministry in Context Ephesians 4:11–13 states: “And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…” (ESV) This passage is foundational to the theology of the fivefold…
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Ephesians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
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49. Ephesians (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ (1:3–14) Prayer That Christians May Realize God’s Purpose and Power (1:15–23) Steps Toward the Fulfillment of God’s Purpose (chs. 2–3) Salvation of Individuals by Grace (2:1–10) Reconciliation of Jew and Gentile through the Cross (2:11–18) Uniting of Jew and…
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49. Ephesians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ephesians – addressed to the saints in Ephesus, though some early manuscripts omit the location, suggesting it may have been a circular letter• Definition: A theological epistle that explores the cosmic scope of God’s plan of salvation, the nature of the Church…
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49. Ephesians (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Ephesians 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…