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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Ephesians (2018)

Ephesians (2018)

September 2018 - December 2024

How should we live as believers? Ephesians will inform us of our riches, our spiritual assets, in Christ and how we are to live. Ephesians is the most significant book for understanding our roles and responsibilities as Church Age believers. Listen to the series to put your spiritual growth into hyperdrive.

Video DVDs of these lessons can be ordered here or here.

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Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:3-5 & Galatians 5:16-23
Duration: 57 mins 31 secs
Do you know how to abide in Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn more of the ministries of the Holy Spirit in all believers. Find out that while we are not commanded to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit we are commanded to walk by means of Him. See the content of what we are filled with and the importance of growing to spiritual maturity. Learn the meaning of fellowship and appreciate how the Holy Spirit brings to mind the Scriptures we have studied when we need to apply them.
Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:4
Duration: 43 mins 39 secs
Is it always referring to Jesus when the Bible uses the word “lord”? Listen to this message to learn that in the Old Testament it is a matter of whether the word is translated with upper or lower case letters, but in the New Testament it always refers to Jesus. Hear Scripture where Jesus claimed to be divine and see how that upset the religious leaders. Find out what requirements there were to prove someone was a prophet.
Sun, Sep 19, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:4
Duration: 59 mins 11 secs
How do we know Jesus is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament? Hear twelve prophetic Scriptures and when they were miraculously fulfilled in Christ at His First Coming. Find out the statistical probabilities of that happening by chance. Knowing this, have renewed confidence that Jesus is our Savior and has provided the forgiveness of our sins.
Sun, Sep 26, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:4
Duration: 55 mins 24 secs
What is the “one faith” Paul is referring to here? Listen to this lesson to learn about what we need to believe in order to be confident that we are saved. Hear the first five principles explaining faith, including the fact that the object of our faith is what’s important. Be prepared to listen next week to the remaining principles of faith and understand why it’s not blind faith.
Sun, Oct 03, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:6
Duration: 52 mins 37 secs
What is the role of God the Father in the life of a believer? Listen to this message to learn that His role is that of the authority. Find out that the authority structure of the Trinity is the illustration for marriage and family in the human race. See that we are to address our thanksgiving and our prayers to God the Father. Understand that He is only Father to all who believe.
Sun, Oct 10, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-13
Duration: 1 hr 45 mins 27 secs
Are you ready for a little pop quiz? If you’re game, see if you can answer these four questions in your own mind. How many did you get right? Learn from this lesson that the problems we all encounter with people in our life cannot be solved by human solutions but require knowing the truth God has revealed in His Word. Hear a series of questions concerning Christ’s ascension to Heaven that will be answered in coming lessons.
Sun, Oct 17, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-16
Duration: 56 mins 5 secs
Where is Jesus now? After He was crucified and resurrected, what happened next? Listen to this class to learn where He is and how it impacts all believers. Hear five critical questions and their answers and find out the distinctions between the Church Age and the Age of Israel. See a chart depicting a mountaintop view of prophecy which makes the timeline clearer. Understand the high position and the high calling Church Age believers possess.
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10
Duration: 55 mins 19 secs
Are we in the Messianic Kingdom now? Listen to this message to continue our study of Christ’s ascension to Heaven after His crucifixion and resurrection. Hear the question His disciples asked Him about this Kingdom and six points involving Jesus’ answer. Find out who the Son of Man is through Daniel’s vision. If you feel yourself becoming anxious, understand that no matter what is happening, God is in control and that He is working out His plan.
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10
Duration: 1 hr 52 mins 35 secs
What happened after Jesus ascended and was seated on the right hand of God the Father’s throne? Listen to this lesson to hear about the victory lap signifying Jesus’ triumph over the fallen angels. Learn the difference between strategy and tactics. As a result of this conquest see that Jesus gave leadership gifts to Church Age believers. Since positionally we are seated with Christ in the heavenlies, realize we are blessed with all spiritual blessings.
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10
Duration: 41 mins 17 secs
What is significant about Jesus Christ sitting on the right hand of the throne of God the Father? Listen to this lesson to learn that Christ’s title, Son of man, signifies that He is truly divine and fully human. He has triumphed where Adam, the first man, failed and now the angels have been put under His dominion. Learn about His intercessory ministry for all Church Age believers. Marvel that the Scriptures say we have been seated with Him.