Download Lesson: Class Notes – Eph 6.10-24

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In Paul’s great love, for those who follow Christ, he does not try to candy-coat what lies ahead. There will be spiritual battles. (Read 2 Timothy 3:12.) All believers will face spiritual trials, far beyond our physical strength and capabilities. But, the good news is God will never leave his children on their own, to face the enemy. He has supplied all we will ever need, to stand strong. We must avail ourselves of these weapons; we must put on our armor and be prepared for the battle.

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Download Lesson: 1.22.23 Class Notes – Eph 6.1-9

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If we are filled with the Holy Spirit and are joyful, thankful, and submissive, then we can enjoy harmony in the relationships of life as we live and work with other Christians. We will also find it easier to work with and witness to the unbelievers who may disagree with us. The fruit of the Spirit is love, and love is the greatest adhesive in the world!

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Download Lesson: 1.15.23 Class Notes – Eph 5.18-33

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Be imitators of God and walk in love. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and let Him lead you to build quality, loving relationships, whether it is a husband-wife relationship, parent-child relationship, or employer-employee relationship, or ANY relationship.

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Download Lesson: 1.8.23 Class Notes – Eph 5.1-17

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The world in which we live is filled with dangers and deceptions. It is not always easy to live an enlightened life even when we want to. We can get tripped up or ambushed by events and people without even being aware of the danger. We must be very careful to live our life rooted in wisdom, using our time wisely. Not to do so would be foolish. The will of the Lord is that we live carefully, cautiously, always matching our lifestyle with the teachings of Scripture.

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Download Lesson: 12.18.22 Class Notes – Eph 4.17-32

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The Christian cannot pattern himself after the unsaved person, because the Christian has experienced a miracle of being raised from the dead. His life is not futile, but purposeful. His mind is filled with the light of God’s Word, and his heart with the fullness of God’s life. He gives his body to God as an instrument of righteousness (Rom. 6:13), and not to sin for the satisfaction of his own selfish lusts. In every way, the believer is different from the unbeliever, and therefore the admonition: “Walk not.”

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Download Lesson: 12.11.22 Class Notes – Eph 4.1-16

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God is building a body, a temple. He has reconciled Jews and Gentiles to Himself in Christ. The oneness of believers in Christ is already a spiritual reality. Our responsibility is to guard, protect, and preserve that unity.

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Download Lesson: 12.4.22 Class Notes – Eph 3.14-21

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Why does God share His power with us? So that we can build great churches for our own glory? So that we can boast of our own achievements? No! “To Him be glory in the church!” The Spirit of God was given to glorify the Son of God (John 16:14). The church on earth is here to glorify the Son of God. If our motive is to glorify God by building His church, then God will share His power with us. The power of the Spirit is not a luxury; it is a necessity.

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Download Lesson: 11.20.22 Class Notes – Eph 3.1-13

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God had a “secret”—but God does not want it to be a secret anymore! If you understand your wonderful position in Christ, then live up to it—and share the blessing with others. This “secret” was important to Paul, to the Gentiles, and to the angels—and it ought to be important to you and me today.

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Download Lesson: 11.13.22 Class Notes – Eph 2.11-22

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Through Christ, He has raised us from the dead and seated us on the throne. He has reconciled us and set us into His temple. Neither spiritual death nor spiritual distance can defeat the grace of God! But He has not only saved us individually, He has also made us a part of His church collectively. What a tremendous privilege it is to be a part of God’s eternal plan!

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Download Lesson: 11.6.22 Class Notes – Eph 2.1-10

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Salvation cannot be “of works” because the work of salvation has already been completed on the cross. This is the work that God does for us, and it is a finished work (John 17:1–4; 19:30). We can add nothing to it (Heb. 10:1–14); we dare take nothing from it. When Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two, from the top to the bottom, signifying that the way to God was now open. There is no more need for earthly sacrifices. One sacrifice—the Lamb of God—has finished the great work of salvation. God did it all, and He did it by His grace.

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