EPHESIANS 1-6 CHAPTERS INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY Dennis Schmidt 7/15

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EPHESIANS 1:1-23 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

Author and Salutations {Ephesians 1:1-2}:

WHO: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ WHERE: Saints at Ephesus & faithful in Christ

Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

WAY: Grace be to you, and peace WHOM: from God our Father & Lord Jesus Christ

Ephesians 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Believers Grace Position in Christ {Ephesians 1:3-14}: 11 Fold

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with (1) all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath (2) chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Ephesians 1:5 Having (3) predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Ephesians 1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us (4) accepted in the beloved.

Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have (5) redemption through his blood, the (6) forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Ephesians 1:8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in (7) all wisdom and prudence;

Ephesians 1:9 Having (8) made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

WHEN: In the dispensation of the fullness of times

Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might (9) gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have (10) obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Ephesians 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, (11) ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Ephesians 1:14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

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MISC: CHOSEN; PREDESTINATED; ADOPTED CHILDREN, IN CHRIST, {EPHESIANS 1:3-14}

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Chosen -> Before creation -> Holy without blame -> Predestinated as adopted children -> By Jesus will -> Redeemed by His blood -> Sins forgiving -> Known His will mystery -> Gather all in Christ -> Inheritance -> Heard word -> Salvation gospel -> You believed -> Holy Spirit sealed -> Redemption inheritance

Blessed us in heavenly places -> Chosen us in him before the foundation of the world -> Be holy and without blame before him in love -> Predestinated us unto the adoption of children -> By Jesus Christ to himself -> Good pleasure of his will -> Made us accepted in the beloved -> We have redemption through his blood -> Forgiveness of sins -> The riches of his grace -> Abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence -> Known unto us the mystery of his will -> He hath purposed in himself -> Gather together in one all things in Christ -> We have obtained an inheritance -> Predestinated the counsel of his own will -> Praise of his glory -> First trusted in Christ -> Heard the word of truth -> Gospel of your salvation -> Ye believed -> Sealed with that holy Spirit of promise -> Earnest of our inheritance until the redemption -> Unto the praise of his glory

Ephesians 1:3-14 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, (->) who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: {4} According as (->) he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, (->) that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: (->) {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children (->) by Jesus Christ to himself, (->) according to the good pleasure of his will, {6} To the praise of the glory of his grace, (->) wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {7} (->) In whom we have redemption through his blood, (->) the forgiveness of sins, (->) according to the riches of his grace; (->) {8} Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; (->) {9} Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which (->) he hath purposed in himself: {10} That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might (->) gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {11} (->) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, (->) being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: (->) {12} That we should be to the praise of his glory, (->) who first trusted in Christ. {13} In whom ye also trusted, (->) after that ye heard the word of truth, (->) the gospel of your salvation: (->) in whom also after that ye believed, (->) ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (->) {14} Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, (->) unto the praise of his glory."

CHOSEN BY GOD:

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

NOT FROM ANY GOOD IN US:

(1) The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. {2} The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. {3} They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

{Psalm 14:1-3}

(2) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. {Isaiah 53:6}

(3) But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. {Isaiah 64:6}

(4) As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: {11} There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. {12} They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. {Romans 3:10-12}

BY HIS GRACE TO CHOOSE:

(1) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {6} To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:5-6}

(2) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast. {Ephesians 2:8-9}

HE DID NOT LOOK DOWN THE AGES TO SEE WHO WOULD UNDERSTAND OR RESPONSE TO HIS GRACE SINCE WE ARE ALL EQUALLY SINNERS:

(1) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

(2) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(3) What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; {Romans 3:9}

(4) For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. {James 2:10)

IT IS NOT OUR WORKS BUT OF HIS WILL:

(1) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {Ephesians 1:4-5}

(2) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast. {Ephesians 2:8-9}

(3) Entire Romans 9 chapter

MAN DESERVES DEATH AND HELL WITH SEPARATION FROM GOD FOR HIS SINS. GOD'S LOVE AND GRACE HAS SAVED SOME. THE SAVED WILL REPENT (CHANGE FROM SINS), CALL UPON THE LORD:

(1) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. {Ephesians 1:11-12}

(2) But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {5} Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {6}
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {7} That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:4-7}

THEY WILL ASK JESUS INTO THEIR LIVES AND BELIEVE:

(1) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:13-14}

(2) And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. {Acts 13:48}

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Prayer Blessings {Ephesians 1:15-18}: 5 Fold

WHO: Paul WHEN/WHY: After I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and love unto all the saints

Ephesians 1:15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

WAY: Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers

Ephesians 1:16 (1) Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

WHAT: That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, (2) may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

WITH: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 1:18 (3) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; (4) that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and (5) what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

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LIST: PRAYER BLESSINGS {EPHESIANS 1:15-18}

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HEARD YOUR FAITH IN JESUS & LOVE TO SAINTS: Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, {Ephesians 1:15}

THANKS FOR YOU IN PAUL'S PRAYERS: Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; {Ephesians 1:16}

GOD GIVE YOU SPIRIT OF WISDOM & JESUS KNOWLEDGE REVELATION That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {Ephesians 1:17}

UNDERSTAND TO KNOW HOPE OF JESUS CALLING: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

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Power Greatness {Ephesians 1:19-23}: 10 Fold

Ephesians 1:19 And (1) what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, (2) according to the working of his mighty power,

Ephesians 1:20 (3) Which he wrought in Christ, (4) when he raised him from the dead, and (5) set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

Ephesians 1:21 (6) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and (7) every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Ephesians 1:22 (8) And hath put all things under his feet, and (9) gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Ephesians 1:23 (10) Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

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LIST: POWER GREATNESS EPHESIANS 1:19-23}

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GREATNESS OF POWER TO BELIEVERS And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, {Ephesians 1:19}

CHRIST RAISED FROM DEAD AT RIGHT HAND OF GOD IN HEAVEN: Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:20}

CHRIST ABOVE EVERY BEING & NAME: Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: {Ephesians 1:21}

CHRIST HEAD OVER ALL TO CHURCH: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, {Ephesians 1:22}

CHURCH IS BODY THE FULLNESS OF JESUS Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. {Ephesians 1:23}

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EPHESIANS 2:1-22 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

POSITION IN SIN & SATAN BY NATURE {EPHESIANS 2:1-4}: 7 FOLD

WHO: You WHOM: He (God)

Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

WHY: Who were dead in trespasses and sins

Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

WHEN: In times past WAY: Ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air

Ephesians 2:3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

WHAT: In the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath

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LIST: 7 FOLD POSITION IN SINS & SATAN BY NATURE{EPHESIANS 2:1-3}

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QUICKEN FROM DEAD TRESPASSES & SIN And you hath he quickened, (1) who were dead in trespasses and sins; {Ephesians 2:1}

IN TIME PAST YOU WORLDLY WALKED Wherein in time past (2) ye walked according to the course of this world, (3) according to the prince of the power of the air, (4) the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: {Ephesians 2:2}

BY NATURE CHILD OF WRATH Among whom also (5) we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, (6) fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and (7) were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. {Ephesians 2:3}

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SOURCE AND PURPOSE OF REDEMPTION {EPHESIANS 2:4-10}: 13 FOLD

WHO: God WHOM: Us

Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

WAY: Hath quickened us together with Christ,

Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, (1) hath quickened us together with Christ, (2) (by grace ye are saved;)

WHERE: Made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 2:6 And (3) hath raised us up together, and (4) made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

WHEN: In the ages to come

Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages to come (5) he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

WAIT: He might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus

Ephesians 2:8 (6) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and (7) that not of yourselves: (8) it is the gift of God:

WHAT: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast

Ephesians 2:9 (9) Not of works, (10) lest any man should boast.

WHY: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2:10 (11) For we are his workmanship, (12) created in Christ Jesus unto good works, (13) which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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LIST: 13 FOLD SOURCE & PURPOSE OF REDEMPTION{EPHESIANS 2:4-10}

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SOURCE: GOD ; PURPOSE: FOR HIS GREAT LOVE THAT HE LOVED US

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {Ephesians 2:4}

DEAD IN SINS, NADE ALIVE IN CHRIST Even when we were dead in sins, (1) hath quickened us together with Christ, (2) (by grace ye are saved;) {Ephesians 2:5}

RAISED TO HEAVEN And (3) hath raised us up together, and (4) made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 2:6}

AGES TO COME GOD SHOWS HIS GRACE THROUGH CHRIST JESUS That in the ages to come (5) he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:7}

BY GRACE YOU ARE SAVED THROUGH FAITH (6) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and (7) that not of yourselves: (8) it is the gift of God: {Ephesians 2:8}

NOT OF WORKS (9) Not of works, (10) lest any man should boast. {Ephesians 2:9}

WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP UNTO GOD'S GOOD WORKS ORDAINED US (11) For we are his workmanship, (12) created in Christ Jesus unto good works, (13) which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. {Ephesians 2:10}

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GENTILES POSITION BY NATURE {EPHESIANS 2:11-12}: 7 FOLD

WHEN/WHO: In time past Gentiles in the flesh

Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

WHAT: Ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

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LIST: GENTILE POSITION BY NATURE {EPHESIANS 2:11-12}

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IN TIME PAST FLESH GENTILES Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, (1) who are called Uncircumcision (2) by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; {Ephesians 2:11}

WITHOUT CHRIST ALIENS OF ISRAEL NO HOPE That at that time ye were without Christ, (3) being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, (4) and strangers from the covenants of promise, (5) having no hope, (6) and without God in the world: (7) {Ephesians 2:12}

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GENTILES NEW POSITION IN CHRIST BY BLOOD {EPHESIANS 2:13-22}:

WHO/WHEN: Now in Christ Jesus WHOM/WHERE: Ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh

Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh

Ephesians 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

WAY: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances

Ephesians 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

WHAT: That he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Ephesians 2:16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Ephesians 2:17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

WHEREAS: For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

WHY: Ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God [ CONCLUSION WORD/PHRASE ]: THEREFORE

Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

WHICH: Are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Ephesians 2:21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

Ephesians 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

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LIST: GENTILE NEW POSITION IN CHRIST'S BLOOD {EPHESIANS 2:13-22}

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NOW IN CHRIST JESUS But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh {Ephesians 2:13}

GENTILES MADE ONE NO MIDDLED WALL WITH JEWS For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; {Ephesians 2:14}

ABOLISHED LAW OF COMMANDMENTS IN ORDINANCES Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; {Ephesians 2:15}

UNTO GOD IN ONE BODY BY THE CROSS And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: {Ephesians 2:16}

WITH PEACE And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. {Ephesians 2:17}

THROUGH JESUS WE BOTH HAVE ACCESS BY SPIRIT UNTO THE FATHER For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. {Ephesians 2:18}

NO MORE STRANGER FELLOWCITIZEN WITH SAINTS OF HOUSEHOLD Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; {Ephesians 2:19}

BUILT ON APOSTLES & PROPHETS JESUS CHIEF CORNER STONE And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; {Ephesians 2:20}

TOGETHER GROW IN HGOLY TEMPLE IN LORD In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: {Ephesians 2:21}

TOGETHER FOR HABITATION OF GOD THROUGH THE SPIRIT In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. {Ephesians 2:22}

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EPHESIANS 3:1-21 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

SPECIAL REVELATION TO PAUL {EPHESIANS 3:1-3}:

WHO: Paul WHOM: Gentiles

Ephesians 3:1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

WHEN: Dispensation of the grace of God

Ephesians 3:2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

WAY: Revelation he made known unto me the mystery of Christ

Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, He = God)

THE CHURCH - A MYSTERY HID NOW REVEALED:

Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

WHEN: Other ages was not known..Now revealed to his apostles/prophets by the Spirit

Ephesians 3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

WHAT: Gentiles should be fellow-heirs and of the same body (the Church) & promises

Ephesians 3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

WHO: Paul WHY: Made a minister by the grace of God

Ephesians 3:7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

WHEREAS: I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ

Ephesians 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

WHEN: From the beginning of the world hath been hid in God

Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

THE CHURCH REVEALED TO ANGELS {EPHESIANS 3:10-12}:

WHY: Angels..might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God

Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

WAY: Eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord

Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

WHOM: He (God)

Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING TO THE CHURCH {EPHESIANS 3:13-21}:

WHO: Paul

Ephesians 3:13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

WHOM: The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

Ephesians 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

WHY: To be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man

Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Spirit in the man:

Ephesians 4:23-24 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; {24} And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

WAY: Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; ye, being rooted and grounded in love

Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Ephesians 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; (Boundless, Endless, Exhaust-less, & Measureless)

WHAT: To comprehend (in every way/direction) the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Fullness of God:

Ephesians 1:22-23 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, {23} Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Colossians 1:18-19 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. {19} For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

WANT: Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us

Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Ephesians 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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EPHESIANS 4:1-32 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

CHRISTIAN WALK {EPHESIANS 4:1-3}:

COMPARE TO EPHESIANS 4:17: CHRISTIAN'S WALK TO GENTILE WALK

WHOM: you [ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

WHAT: walk worthy of the vocation

Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

WAY: Lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace

Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

The Unity: Center on unity by being Spirit driven

TRIUNITY GODHEAD {EPHESIANS 4:4-6}: 7 Fold unity of God and man

Ephesians 4:4 There is one body (1) , and one Spirit (2), even as ye are called in one hope (3) of your calling;

WHY: There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all

One Body The Church:

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Ephesians 2:16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

One Spirit:

Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Ephesians 4:5 One Lord (4) , one faith (5) , one baptism (6),

One Baptism:

Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, {2} Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3} And this will we do, if God permit.

WHO: One Spirit, One Lord, One God and Father of all

Ephesians 4:6 One God and Father of all (7), who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

One Body → Church ; One Baptist → into Jesus Christ which saved us; One Lord → Jesus;

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LIST: ONE {EPHESIANS 4:4-6}

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One body -> One Spirit -> One hope of calling -> One Lord -> One faith -> One baptism -> One God and Father of all -> Above all -> Through all -> In you all

Ephesians 4:4-6 "There is One body, (->) and One Spirit, (->) even as ye are called in One hope of your calling; (→) One Lord, (→) One faith, (→) One baptism, (→) One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."

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Ephesians is centered on WHO: God

Ephesians (KJV) has over a hundred references to the Godhead such as God (33), In Christ (10), Christ (45), Spirit (15), Lord (25), Him (20) scriptures. Ephesians also has two/three Triunity Godhead scriptures:

Ephesians 1:17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:"

Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father."

Godhead in: (Ephesians 1:17 – The Father of glory as God.); The Christian believes that Jesus is God (Colossians 2:9 - For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.); and the Holy Spirit is God (Ephesians 4:30 - grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.)

Also, Ephesians 4:4-6 shows the Triunity Godhead scripture.

GIFT OF CHRIST FOR HIS BODY {EPHESIANS 4:7-10}:

WAY: Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ

Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

WHO: Christ WHOM: Every one of us

GRACE:

James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"

Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

He ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men:

Psalm 68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.

Ephesians 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Ephesians 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) Goal of supplying all things or more

He descended first into the lower parts of the earth:

Apostles Creed: He descended into hell. The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead.  He  ascended  into  heaven  and  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty.

1 Peter 3:18-20 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: {19} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; {20} Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

See my paper: "Between Jesus' Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" JESUS CONQUERED SATAN, TOOK HIS POWER & LOOSED PARADISE for more information on this subject.

PURPOSE OF GIFTS {EPHESIANS 4:11-16}:

WAY: He gave apostles; prophets; evangelists; pastors and teachers FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES

Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles (1); and some, prophets (2); and some, evangelists (3); and some, pastors (4) and teachers (5);

APOSTLES:

Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

1 Corinthians 12:28-29 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. {29} Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

PROPHETS:

Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

WHAT: Ephesians 4:12-13 Seven Fold Purpose of Gifts

Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints (1), for the work of the ministry (2), for the edifying of the body of Christ (3): (Body of Christ = Church)

EPHESIANS THEMES: Ephesians 4:12-13 Above and Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith (4), and of the knowledge of the Son of God (5), unto a perfect man (6), unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: (7)

WHY: Be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine

Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; (Doctrine = Teaching)

DOCTRINE/PERFECTION:

WHEREAS: Speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, the head, Christ

Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

LOVE: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Bible Love chapter

1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Charity = love in action.

Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

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GENTILE WALK {EPHESIANS 4:17-19}:

COMPARE TO EPHESIANS 4:1: CHRISTIAN'S WALK TO GENTILE WALK

GENTILE WALK: Nine Fold Former Gentile Save {Ephesians 4:17-19}

[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, (1) in the vanity of their mind,

WHO: You WHOM: God

Ephesians 4:18 (2) Having the understanding darkened, (3) being alienated from the life of God (4) through the ignorance that is in them, (5) because of the blindness of their heart:

WAY: Walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God

Ephesians 4:19 (6) Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto (7) lasciviousness, to work all (8) uncleanness (9) with greediness.

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LIST: GENTILE WALK SINS {EPHESIANS 4:4-6}

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WALK NOT AS OTHER GENTILES WALK: This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, (1) in the vanity of their mind,{4:17}

UNDERSTANDING DARKENED, ALIENATED FROM LIFE OF GOD: (2) Having the understanding darkened, (3) being alienated from the life of God (4) through the ignorance that is in them, (5) because of the blindness of their heart: (4:18)

PAST FEELING UNTO SINS: (6) Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto (7) lasciviousness, to work all (8) uncleanness (9) with greediness. (4:19)

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LEARNED CHRIST:

Ephesians 4:20 But (1) ye have not so learned Christ;

WHEREAS: Ye have not so learned Christ & Ye have been taught by him

Ephesians 4:21 (2) If so be that ye have heard him, and (3) have been taught by him, (4) as the truth is in Jesus:

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MISC: LEARNED CHRIST {EPHESIANS 4:20-21}

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LEARNED CHRIST: But (1) ye have not so learned Christ; {4:20}

HEARD HIM, TAUGHT BY HIM, OF TRUTH IS IN JESUS: (2) If so be that ye have heard him, and (3) have been taught by him, (4) as the truth is in Jesus: {4:21}

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PUT OFF:

WHY: Ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man

Ephesians 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

WHEN: Former conversation of old man

Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

WHAT: Be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness

PUT ON:

Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

NEW MAN:

Ephesians 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Ephesians 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.

Ephesians 4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

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LIST: NEW MAN {EPHESIANS 4:25-28}

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PUTTING AWAY LYING, SPEAK EVERY MAN TRUTH: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.{4:25}

SIN NOT: LET NOT THE SUN GO DOWN UPON YOUR WRATH: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: {4:26}

NEITHER GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL: Neither give place to the devil. {4:27}

LET HIM LABOUR, THAT HE MAY HAVE TO GIVE TO HIM THAT NEEDS: Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. {4:28}

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WHILE: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

WANT: Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Ephesians 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

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EPHESIANS 5:1-33 (KJV) INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

Walk in love {5:1-2}: See Ephesians 5:8 & 15 other three walks

WHO: FOLLOWERS OF GOD, DEAR CHILDREN

Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; (follower=imitator)

WHOM: GOD/CHRIST

Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

WAY: WALK IN LOVE, AS CHRIST LOVED US

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MISC: WALKS {EPHESIANS 5:2, 5:8, & 5:15}

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(1) LOVE WALK: And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, {Ephesians 5:2}

(2) LIGHT WALK: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: {Ephesians 5:8}

(3) WISDOM WALK: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, {Ephesians 5:15}

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Sin warnings {5:3-14}:

Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

Ephesians 5:4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

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CONSTRAST: DISOBEDENT CHILDREN SINS NOT INHERITING KINGDOM - SAINTS {EPHESIANS 5:3-7}

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(1) Fornication {5:3}; (2) Uncleanness {5:3}; (3) Covetousness {5:3};

(A) Let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints {5:3};

(4) Filthiness {5:4}; (5) Foolish talking {5:4}; (6) Jesting {5:4};

(B) But rather giving of thanks {5:4}:

(7) Whoremonger {5:5}; (8) Unclean person {5:5}; (9) Covetous {5:5}; (10) Idolater {5:5};

Hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God {5:5}:

(C) Let no man deceive you with vain words {5:6};

Because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.{5:6};

(D) Be not ye therefore partakers with them {5:7}:

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Ephesians 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Ephesians 5:7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

Walk in light {5:8}: See Ephesians 5:2 & 5:15 three walks

CONTRASTS – DARKNESS VERSUS LIGHT {Light removes darkness)

WHEN: YOU WERE SOMETIMES DARKNESS, BUT NOW YOU ARE IN LIGHT

Ephesians 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

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CONTRAST: YOU WERE IN DARKNESS - NOW CHILDREN OF LIGHT {EPHESIANS 5:8}

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(1) WALK IN LIGHT: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: {5:8}

(2) NO FELLOWSHIP WITH DARKNESS: And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. {5:11}

(3) SHAME SECRET THINGS: For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. {5:12}

(4) MANIFEST BY LIGHT: But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. {5:13}

(5) CHRIST GIVES LIGHT: Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. {5:14}

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WHERE: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS ALL GOODNESS & RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH

Ephesians 5:9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

Fruit of the Spirit:

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, {23} Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Ephesians 5:12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

Ephesians 5:13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

Ephesians 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Walk circumspectly in Wisdom {5:15-21}: See Ephesians 5:2 & 5:8 three walks

Ephesians 5:15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

WHY: REDEEMING THE TIME BECAUSE THE DAYS ARE EVIL

Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Redeeming the time:

Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Be filled with the Spirit {5:17-21}:

THEME AND PURPOSE OF EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5: UNDERSTAND THE WILL OF THE LORD {5:17} -> FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT {5:18} -> SPEAKING IN PSALMS, HYMNS, AND SPIRITUAL SONGS SINGING UNTO THE LORD {5:19} -> GIVING THANKS IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST {5:20} -> SUBMITTING ONE TO ANOTHER IN FEAR OF GOD {5:21}:

WHAT: UNDERSTAND THE WILL OF THE LORD AND BE FILLED WITH GOD'S SPIRIT

Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

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LIST: FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT {EPHESIANS 5:15-21}

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(1) UNDERSTAND THE WILL OF THE LORD: Be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. {5:17}

(2) FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT: Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; {5:18}

(3) SPEAKING IN PSALMS, HYMNS, AND SPIRITUAL SONGS: Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; {5:19}

(4) GIVING THANKS IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; {5:20}

(5) SUBMITTING ONE TO ANOTHER IN FEAR OF GOD: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. {5:21}

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Submission: Ephesians 5:21

WHEREAS: SUBMIT YOURSELVES ONE TO ANOTHER IN THE FEAR OF GOD

Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Marriage – Wives and Husbands, Christ and His Church {5:21-33}:

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MISC: SUBMISSION & BALANCE {EPHESIANS 5:21-33}

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Colossians 3:18-25 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. {19} Husbands, love yourwives, and be not bitter against them. {20} Children, obeyyour parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. {21} Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. {22} Servants, obey in all things yourmasters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: {23} And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; {24} Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. {25} But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Colossians 4:1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal;knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Ephesians 5:21-33 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. {22} Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {23} For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {24} Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. {25} Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Ephesians 6:1-9 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. {2} Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) {3} That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. {4} And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. {5} Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh,with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; {6} Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; {7}With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: {8} Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. {9} And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

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Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

[ CONCLUSION ] THEREFORE

Ephesians 5:24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Ephesians 5:28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Ephesians 5:29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Ephesians 5:30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

A Man leave his father & mother, & shall be joined unto his wife, & they two shall be one flesh:

Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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MISC: HUSBAND/WIFE ONE FLESH COMPARED TO GOD/CHRIST {EPHESIANS 5:31}

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Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God <is> one LORD: The Key One God Old Testament scripture showing Jesus a manifestation of the Triunity Godhead.

The Hebrew is within ( ): "our God" (Elohim) is a plural word meaning our Gods; "one" (echad) is a compound one shown also in one flesh in Genesis 2:24.

Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. The man and his wife are two people yet one together.

See my brief paper on Godhead subject at http://midibit.com/dennis/htm-pap/eph_godhead.html

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Ephesians 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

WANT: EVERY ONE TO LOVE HIS WIFE AS HIMSELF & WIVES REVERENCE HER HUSBAND

Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

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LIST: WIFE AND HUSBANDS/CHRIST AND CHURCH {EPHESIANS 5:22-33}

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WIVES SUBMIT TO HUSBANDS {5:22} → HUSBAND HEAD OF WIFE {5:23} → WIVES SUBJECT TO HUSBAND {5:24} → HUSBAND LOVE WIVES {5:25} → MEN LOVE WIVES AS THEY LOVE THEIR BODIES {5:28} → NO MAN HATES HIS FLESH & NOURISH IT {5:29} → REASON TO LEAVE HIS FATHER & MOTHER TO JOIN HIS WIFE THAT TWO BECOME ONE FLESH {5:31} → THIS IS GREAT MYSTERY {5:32} → SO MAN LOVE WIFE AS SELF & WIFE BE REVERENCE TO YOUR HUSBAND {5:33}

CHRIST HEAD OF CHURCH {5:23} → CHURCH SUBJECT TO CHRIST {5:24} → CHRIST LOVED & GAVE HIMSELF FOR CHURCH {5:25} → CHRIST WORD SANCTIFY & CLEANSE CHURCH {5:26} → GLORIOUS & HOLY CHURCH WITH NO BLEMISH {5:27} → THE LORD NOURISH THE CHURCH {5:29} → WE ARE MEMBERS OF HIS BODY, FLESH, & BONES {5:30} → MAN JOINS HIS WIFE THAT TWO BECOME ONE FLESH {5:31} → THIS IS GREAT MYSTERY AS CONCERNING CHRIST & HIS CHURCH {5:32}

(1) WIVES SUBMIT TO HUSBANDS: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {5:22}

(2) HUSBAND HEAD OF WIFE AS CHRIST HEAD OF CHURCH: For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {5:23}

(3) CHURCH SUBJECT TO CHRIST AS WIVES TO HUSBAND: Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. {5:24}

(4) HUSBAND LOVE WIVES AS CHRIST LOVED & GAVE HIMSELF FOR CHURCH: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; {5:25}

(5) CHRIST WORD SANCTIFY & CLEANSE CHURCH: That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, {5:26}

(6) GLORIOUS & HOLY CHURCH WITH NO BLEMISH: That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. {5:27}

(7) MEN LOVE WIVES AS THEY LOVE THEIR BODIES: So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. {5:28}

(8) NO MAN HATES HIS FLESH & NOURISH IT AS THE LORD THE CHURCH: For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: {5:29}

(9) WE ARE MEMBERS OF HIS BODY, FLESH, & BONES: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 5:30}

(10) REASON TO LEAVE HIS FATHER & MOTHER TO JOIN HIS WIFE THAT TWO BECOME ONE FLESH: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. {5:31}

(11) THIS IS GREAT MYSTERY AS CONCERNING CHRIST & HIS CHURCH: This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {5:32}

(12) SO MAN LOVE WIFE AS SELF & WIFE BE REVERENCE TO YOUR HUSBAND: Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. {5:33}

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MISC: OTHER SUBMISSION & BALANCE IN LOVE {EPHESIANS 5:21-33}

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WIVES SUBMISSION TO HUSBAND: The wife, in a relationship between two Christians who love each other, should have no submission problem.

Genesis 3:16 "Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire <shall be> to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee." From the garden of Eden, authority established.

1 Corinthians 11:3, 7-9, 11-12 "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman <is> the man; and the head of Christ <is> God. {7} For a man indeed ought not to cover <his> head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. {8} For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. {9} Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. {11} Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. {12} For as the woman <is> of the man, even so <is> the man also by the woman; but all things of God." God set up authority line for Christian home.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35 "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but <they are commanded> to be under obedience, as also saith the law. {35} And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." Spiritual rule

Ephesians 5:22-24, 33 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {23} For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {24} Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so <let> the wives <be> to their own husbands in every thing. {33} Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife <see> that she reverence <her> husband." As Christ rules the Church, husband rules his wife.

Colossians 3:18 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord." God's set up this authority.

1 Timothy 2:11-15 "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. {12} But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. {13} For Adam was first formed, then Eve. {14} And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. {15} Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety."God set up spiritual authority.

Titus 2:4-5 "That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, {5} <To be> discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed." Woman can teach other woman.

1 Peter 3:1-6 "Likewise, ye wives, <be> in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; {2} While they behold your chaste conversation <coupled> with fear. {3} Whose adorning let it not be that outward <adorning> of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; {4} But <let it be> the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, <even the ornament> of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. {5} For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: {6} Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement." Wives weapon.

HUSBANDS RESPONSE TO HIS WIFE: God's plan requires man to love his wife in same way as Jesus loved the Church. Man is to be a Priest in his home. When man does he part (love her as himself), his wife will do her part.

Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" As Christ gave, so man.

Ephesians 5:28-29, 33 "So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. {29} For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: {33} Nevertheless letevery one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife <see> that she reverence <her> husband." Man's love to himself as to wife.

Colossians 3:19 "Husbands, love <your> wives, and be not bitter against them."Be gentle to wife and Biblical solve problem in love.

1 Peter 3:7 "Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with <them> according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered." Treasure wife with high value with honor.

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EPHESIANS 6:1-24 (KJV) INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

Children & Parents {6:1-4}:

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MISC: SUBMISSION & BALANCE {EPHESIANS 5:21-33}

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Colossians 4:1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal;knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

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Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Ephesians 6:2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Honor thy father and mother: God's Fifth Commandment to Jews. Only commandment with a promise (long life).

Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Ephesians 6:3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

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MISC: CHILDREN & PARENT {EPHESIANS 6:1-4}

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RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS & CHILDREN:

CHILDREN OBEY PARENTS: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. {6:1}

HONOUR FATHER & MOTHER: Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) {6:2}

PROMISE CHILD LONG LIFE: That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. {6:3}

FATHERS PROVOKE NOT CHILDREN BUT NURTURE & ADMONISH THEM IN LORD: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. {6:4}

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Servants & Masters {6:5-9}:

Ephesians 6:5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Ephesians 6:6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Ephesians 6:7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Ephesians 6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Ephesians 6:9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

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MISC: SERVANTS & MASTERS {EPHESIANS 6:5-9}

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SERVANTS & MASTERS:

SERVANT BE OBEDIENT MASTERS WITH FEAR AS UNTO CHRIST: Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; {6:5}

NOT WITH EYE SERVICE BUT DOING THE WILL OF GOD: Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; {6:6}

SERVICE TO LORD NOT MEN: With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: {6:7}

KNOWING GOOD TO MAN THE SAME RECEIVE THE LORD: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. {6:8}

MASTER DO THE SAME TO SERVANTS KNOWING YOU HAVE A MASTER IN HEAVEN: And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. {6:9}

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The Whole Armour of God {6:10-13}:

WHO: MY BRETHREN

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

WHOM: STRONG IN THE LORD/ARMOUR OF GOD

Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

WAY: PUT ON WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD

WHY: BE ABLE TO STAND AGAINST THE WILES OF THE DEVIL. AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES, AGAINST POWERS, AGAINST THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD, AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

WHEN: IN THE EVIL DAY

Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

WHILE: STANDING HAVING YOUR LOINS GIRT ABOUT WITH TRUTH, AND HAVING ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS; YOUR FEET SHOD WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;

Ephesians 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

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LIST: STAND {EPHESIANS 6:11, 6:13, & 6:14}

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(1) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. {6:11}

(2) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {6:13}

(3) Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {6:14}

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CONCLUSION: ABOVE ALL

Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

WHAT:TAKING THE SHIELD OF FAITH, WHEREWITH YE SHALL BE ABLE TO QUENCH ALL THE FIERY DARTS OF THE WICKED, AND TAKE THE HELMET OF SALVATION, AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD:

Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

WANT: PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION IN THE SPIRIT.

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LIST: WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD {EPHESIANS 6:10-18}

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(1) BE STRONG IN THE LORD & IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. {6:10}

(2) PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD TO STAND AGAINST DEVIL: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. {6:11}

(3) FIGHT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES, AGAINST POWERS, AGAINST THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. {6:12}

(4) STAND IN WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {6:13}

(5) STAND WITH TRUTH & RIGHTEOUSNESS: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {6:14}

(6) PREPARATION OF GOSPEL: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {6:15}

(7) SHIELD OF FAITH: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. {6:16}

(8) TAKE HELMET OF SALVATION, SWORD OF SPIRIT THE WORD OF GOD: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {6:17}

(9) PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; {6:18}

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Paul Ambassador {6:19-22}

Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Ephesians 6:22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

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MISC: PAUL AMBASSADOR {EPHESIANS 6:19-22}

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OPEN MY MOUTH BOLDLY TO MAKE KNOWN THE MYSTERY OF GOSPEL: And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, {6:19}

I AM AN AMBASSSDOR THAT I SPECK BOLDLY: For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. {6:20}

BELOVED BROTHER TYCHICUS TO MAKE KNOWN MY AFFAIRS: But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: {6:21}

TO MAY KNOWN MY AFFAIRS TO COMFORT YOUR HEART: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. {6:22}

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Concluding Greetings {6:23-24} Peace and Grace from God to them that love Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

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