Bible Lessons on "Ephesians"

Introduction. This series examines a letter written to the Christians in Ephesus by Paul while a prisoner in Rome around 62 A.D.  He had originally preached there about 5 years prior from about 54 to 57 A.D. (Acts 18, 19).

One of the main themes of the letter is the relationship of Jesus and his church, illustrated by several terms like marriage/bride and head/body. The church reveals the manifold wisdom of God (3: 10). A recurring phrase in Ephesians is "in Christ" or its equivalent (used about 27 times in the six chapters). In many cases, "in Christ" suggests a relationship the Christian enjoys with Christ in Christ's spiritual body, the church. In Jesus, there is redemption, all spiritual blessings, inheritance, and strength (1: 7, 3, 11; 6: 10).
Jesus as the head of his church has the authority to enjoin a certain lifestyle on his people. Christians are to "walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called" (4: 1). There must be lowliness, meekness, long-suffering, and forbearance (4: 2). Unity and avoidance of the devil must be practiced (4: 3-6; 4: 27). For more from our topical index, see:
​Note: This series is currently in progress. Additional handouts will be added as they become available.
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Handouts.
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      > Ephesians ch. 1 (pdf)

      > Ephesians ch. 2 (pdf)

      > Ephesians ch. 3 (pdf)

​      > More uploads when available

Audio.
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      >  2023-Aug-09 Ephesians (part 1) (mp3)

      >  2023-Aug-16 Ephesians (part 2) (mp3)

      >  2023-Aug-23 Ephesians (part 3) (mp3)

      >  2023-Sep-24 Special study - Predestination (part 1) - Good Works (mp3)

      >  2023-Oct-08 Special study - Predestination (part 2) - God's Eternal Purpose (mp3)

      >  2023-Oct-11 Ephesians (part 4) (mp3)

      >  2023-Oct-18 Ephesians (part 5) (mp3)

      >  2023-Oct-25 Ephesians (part 6) (mp3)

      >  2023-Nov-22 Ephesians (part 7) (mp3)

      >  2023-Nov-29 Ephesians (part 8) (mp3)

      >  2023-Dec-20 Ephesians (part 9) (mp3)

      >  2023-Dec-27 Ephesians (part 10) (mp3)

      >  2024-Jan-10 Ephesians (part 11) (mp3)

As of mid-January, we decided to stop posting audio recordings of our classes.  Handouts will continue to be posted as they become available.