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Ephesians 1:19 - 2:10 - Praise God for His Amazing Grace

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:19-2:10.

Ephesians 1:15-20 - Two Things You May Ask of God

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:15-20.

Ephesians 1:11-14 - How Can I Have Genuine Assurance?

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:11-14.

Ephesians 1:3-10 - Three Profound Reasons to Bless God

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:3-10.

Ephesians 1:1-2 - Your Christian Identity

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:1-2.

Ephesians 1:3-8

This article gives an exegetical analysis of Ephesians 1:3-8, pointing to the wonder of God's election.

What Ephesians Teaches Us About Our Past, Present, and Future

This article points to Ephesians 1:3-14 as a particularly rich way of telling the story of the Bible, and of the life of the believer—his past, present, and future.

The Sealing and Witnessing Work of the Holy Spirit

A true answer to the challenge posed by charismatic movement and Pentecostalism can only be found by looking a biblical teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit. Looking at Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 1:21, Ephesians 1:13 and Ephesians 4:30 this article looks at the sealing and witnessing work of the Holy Spirit with the implications it has for the Christian life.

Sealed with the Holy Spirit

What does it mean to be sealed with the Spirit? This article explains the relationship between the seal of the Spirit, Jesus Christ, and faith, through the eyes of Ephesians 1:13. It concludes that the seal is the Holy Spirit and this seal is received when someone comes to faith.

Ephesians 1:1-14 – The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 1:1-14.

Ephesians 1:15-23 – Prayer That Christians May Realize God's Purpose and Power

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 1:15-23.

Ephesians 1:13-14 – Sealed with the Holy Spirit

What does Paul mean in Ephesians 1:13, 14 when he speaks about being sealed with the Holy Spirit? Is this sealing only for some Christians? This article discusses these verses in an attempt to answer the question.

"Adoption" in the Pauline Corpus

When the apostle Paul describes the relationship between God and those who belong to him, he uses different concepts, one of which is "adoption" (huoithesia). He uses it five times: Romans 8:15, 23, Romans 9:4, Galatians 4:5, and Ephesians 1:5. The article explores the origin of the metaphor and then the different aspects of the life with God that it entails.

Romans 8 – Adoption and the Spirit

Adoption as sons is an important motif and theme in the letters of Paul (Romans 8:15, 23, Romans 9:4, Galatians 4:5, and Ephesians 1:5). In this article Burke wants to explore the relationship between the Holy Spirit and adoption in Romans 8. The relevance and importance of adoption for the Christian life are also indicated.

How Convincing Is Walter Wink’s Interpretation of Paul’s Language of the Powers?

How should Walter Wink's interpretation of Paul’s language of the "powers" be evaluated? This article argues that Wink's interpretation is deeply flawed. Lynch first offers a synopsis of other approaches to put Wink’s approach in context, and then gives a summary of Wink's position.

Chosen in Christ – Grace and Peace to You (Ephesians 1:1-2)

Chapter 1 is an exposition of Ephesians 1:1-2. The author explores Paul’s apostleship, and the significance of peace with God and receiving grace from God.

The Glory of God in Salvation

This article contains four speeches that discuss the glory of God in salvation, through the lens of Ephesians 1:3–19 and Ephesians 2:1–10.

Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible – An Overview of the Bible's Storyline

How is the Bible a unity? The Scriptures makes it clear that God has a unified plan for all of history. God’s ultimate purpose realized in the fullness of time is to unite all things in Christ (Ephesians 1:10). The Old Testament contains God’s promises and covenants. All of these were shadows, prefigurements, and types.

Ephesians 1:15-23, Prayer that Christians May Realize God's Purpose and Power

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:1-14 - The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 1:1-14.

Speaking of Election

From Ephesians 1:1-6 this article shows how we should speak about election. It looks at what election is, when to speak about it, and why.

Ephesians 1:15-23 - The Wealth of Believers

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:15-23.

Ephesians 1:1-14 - Our Glorious Redemption

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:1-14.

Christ and the Cosmos

What does it mean that all things were created through Jesus Christ? This article also discusses the question if Jesus Christ is the Mediator of creation, recreation, and Jesus Christ as the head of the church.

Ephesians 1:19-20 - Knowing Christ's Power in Us

This article on Ephesians 1:19-20 is about the power of God in us.

Ephesians 1:4 - Elected unto Holiness

This article on Ephesians 1:4 is about election and the purpose of election.

Ephesians 1:21 – The Power of the Ascended Christ

This article on Ephesians 1:21 is about the power of the ascended Christ, a power he uses for our benefit.

Two Tier Christianity?

This article is about the baptism with the Spirit and whether this happens some time after conversion (second blessing). The author looks at Acts 2 and Ephesians 1:13-14 for answers. He also talks about the Holy Spirit as a deposit.

The Sovereignty of God and Prayer

If we believe that God works all things according to His will (Ephesians 1:11), and if we believe that His knowledge of all things is perfect, then what is the point of prayer? Or: If God has determined some to be His sons and has chosen them before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4,5), is there then any point in praying for anyone's conversion?

The Sovereignty of God

This article on the sovereignty of God looks at creation, the rule of God in this world to reach his purpose with everything, foreknowledge and foreordination. The author also discusses Romans 8:29 and Ephesians 1:4.