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Walk in Ephesians

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Eph 2:2 Walk in Lawlessness
Eph 2:10 Walk in the Lord
Eph 4:1 Walk in Lowliness
Eph 4:17 Walk in Liberty
Eph 5:2 Walk in Love
Eph 5:8 Walk in Light
Eph 5:15 Walk in Liveliness

Commission of Paul Part 2

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"To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me" Acts 26:18

The Commission of Paul is the Epistle to the Ephesians in a nutshell.
Eph 1:18 to open their eyes
Eph 2:8 by faith that is in Me
Eph 3:8 inheritance among them which are sanctified
Eph 4:32 that they may receive forgiveness of sins
Eph 5:8 to turn them from darkness to light
Eph 6:10-11 from the power of Satan unto God

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Doxologies of the Father

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Will of the Father (Gal 1:4-5)
Work of the Father (Eph 3:14-21)
Wealth of the Father (Phil 4:19-20)

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Aliens, Strangers and Foreigners

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"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 ... Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God" Eph 2:12,19

Aliens - no residence
Strangers - no relations
Foreigners - no rights

Riches in Ephesians

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Eph 1:7, 2:7 Grace - riches of His grace
Eph 1:18, 3:16 Glory - riches of the glory
Eph 2:4 Goodwill - Who is rich in mercy
Eph 3:8 Gospel - unsearchable riches of Christ

Armour of God

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"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.  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, 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"  Eph 6:13-17

Belt - having your loins girt about with truth
Breastplate - having on the breastplate of righteousness
Boots - your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace
Buckler - taking the shield of faith
Burgonet - take the helmet of salvation
Blade - the sword of the Spirit

Pyramids of the Scripture Part 5

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"And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power" Eph 1:19

what is His power to us-ward who believe
what is the greatness of His power to us-ward who believe
what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe

according to His power
according to His mighty power
according to the working of His mighty power

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Outline of Ephesians 1 Part 2

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Eph 1:1-2 Salutation Words of the Apostle
Eph 1:3-6 Sovereign Will of the Father
Eph 1:7-12 Saving Work of the Son
Eph 1:13-14 Sealing Witness of the Spirit
Eph 1:15-23 Supplication Wishes of the Apostle

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Tychicus Part 2

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"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: whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts" Eph 6:21

His Appellation - Tychicus
His Affection - a beloved brother
His Approval - faithful minister
His Announcement - shall make known
His Arrival - sent unto you
His Address - ye might know
His Affirmation - comfort your hearts

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Our Previous State

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"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; 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: but now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ"  Eph 2:11-13

Uncircumcised - Gentiles in the flesh
Unacceptable - without Christ
Unwelcome - aliens from the commonwealth of Israel
Unrelated - strangers from the covenants of promise
Unhopeful - having no hope
Ungodly - without God
Unruly - sometimes were far off

Our Former Conditions Part 2

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"And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 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: 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." Eph 2:1-3

Sin and its Curse - Dead
World and its Course - Deluded
Devil and his Control - Disobedient
Flesh and its Cravings - Debased

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Our Former Conditions

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"And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 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: 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." Eph 2:1-3

Our Condition was Dead (Eph 2:1a)
Our Course was Defiant (Eph 2:1b)
Our Conduct was Devilish (Eph 2:2a)
Our Character was Disobedient (Eph 2:2b)
Our Circumstance was Degrading (Eph 2:3)

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He Gave the Church Part 2

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"And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ" Ephesians 4:1-12

Earmarked - And He gave ... some
Established - apostles; prophets; evangelists; pastors and teachers
Enablement - for the perfecting of the saints
Exhortation - for the work of the ministry
Edification - for the edifying of the body of Christ

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How to Serve

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"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;  Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers;  but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;  With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men." Eph 6:5-7

Serve Honourably - with fear and trembling
Serve Honestly - in singleness of your heart
Serve Holily - as unto Christ
Serve Habitually - not with eyeservice, as menpleasers
Serve Humbly - but as the servants of Christ
Serve Heartily - doing the will of God from the heart
Serve Helpfully - with good will doing service

Outline of Ephesians 6

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Eph 6:1-9 Conduct in the Family
- Compliance of Children (Eph 6:1-3)
- Plan for Parents (Eph 6:4)
- Service of Slaves (Eph 6:5-8)
- Message for Masters (Eph 6:9)

Eph 6:10-18 Conquest in the Fight
- Strength (Eph 6:10)
- Stability (Eph 6:11)
- Striving (Eph 6:12)
- Setup (Eph 6:13)
- Suit (Eph 6:14-17)
- Supplication (Eph 6:18)

Eph 6:19-23 Comfort in the Fellowship
- Boldness of the Lips
- Bearer of the Letter
- Benediction in Love

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Outline of Ephesians 5

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Eph 5:1-21 Walk in the Christian Manners
- Walk in Love (Eph 5:1-7)
- Walk in Light (Eph 5:8-14)
- Walk in the Lord (Eph 5:15-21)

Eph 5:22-33 Wonder of the Christian Marriage
- Deference of the Wife (Eph 5:22-24)
- Demonstration of Christ (Eph 5:25b-27)
- Duty of the Husband (Eph 5:25a,28-30)
- Discourse of the Pattern (Eph 5:31-33)

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Outline of Ephesians 4

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Eph 4:1-6 Concord of the Believers
- Plea to Unity (Eph 4:1)
- Path to Unity (Eph 4:2)
- Pursuit to Unity (Eph 4:3)
- Position of Unity (Eph 4:4)
- Practice of Unity (Eph 4:5)
- Purpose of Unity (Eph 4:6)

Eph 4:7-16 Conferment upon the Body
- Measure in Grace (Eph 4:7-10)
- Ministry of Gifts (Eph 4:11-13)
- Maturity of Growth (Eph 4:14-16)

Eph 4:17-24 Contradiction of Baseness
- Depravity of the Lost (Eph 4:17-19)
- Discernment from the Lord (Eph 4:20-21)
- Decisions for Living (Eph 4:22-24)

Eph 4:25-32 Continuance in Blessedness
- Truthfulness (Eph 4:25)
- Temper (Eph 4:26)
- Temperance (Eph 4:27)
- Task (Eph 4:28)
- Tongue (Eph 4:29)
- Tractableness (Eph 4:30)
- Triumph (Eph 4:31)
- Tenderness (Eph 4:32)

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Outline of Ephesians 3

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Eph 3:1-7 Prisoner for the Gentiles
- Appointed Ministry (Eph 3:1-2)
- Astonishing Manifestation (Eph 2:3-4)
- Absolute Mystery (Eph 3:5)
- Amazing Message (Eph 3:6)
- Anointed Minister (Eph 3:7)

Eph 3:8-13 Preacher of the Gospel
- Appointment to Preach (Eph 3:8)
- Aim to Proclaim (Eph 3:9)
- Announcement to Principalities (Eph 3:10)
- Accordance to Purpose (Eph 3:11)
- Access to Presence (Eph 3:12)
- Abatement of Perturbation (Eph 3:13)

Eph 3:14-21 Prayer unto Glory
- Acknowledgement of the Father (Eph 3:14-15)
- Aspiration to be Filled (Eph 3:16-19)
- Appreciation of Faith (Eph 3:20-21)

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Outline of Ephesians 2

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Eph 2:1-10 Materials for the Building
- Past Sentence of Guilt (Eph 2:1-3)
- Present Salvation of God (Eph 2:4-6)
- Permanent Standing in Grace (Eph 2:7-10)

Eph 2:11-22 Making of the Building
- Past Isolation from the Commonwealth (Eph 2:11-12)
- Peaceful Integration into Christ (Eph 2:13-18)
- Pleasant Incorporation unto the Chief Corner (Eph 2:19-22)

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Outline of Ephesians 1

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Eph 1:1-2 Salutation and Benediction

Eph 1:3-14 Source of the Blessing
- Planned by the Father (Eph 1:3-6)
- Purchased by the Son (Eph 1:7-12)
- Preserved by the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13-14)

Eph 1:15-23 Supplication for the Blessed
- Person of God (Eph 1:15-17)
- Promise of Glory (Eph 1:18)
- Power of Greatness (Eph 1:19-20)
- Position of Government (Eph 1:21-23)

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