![]() Whatever we hear must be compared to Scripture. Therefore we must always practice discernment. We need to understand that Satan is active and using these resources to undermine Biblical truth. ![]() It is to say that he is working through these outlets to spread his lies, temptations, and doctrines.Ĭan you give examples of how Satan uses media to influence people?Īpplication: Believers must be wary. This is not to say that these are all Satanists or 100% working for him all the time. He makes use of every tool at his disposal: the internet, television, print media, newspapers, magazines, and academic institutions. Human governments and culture are under his sway. Satan is active in this world, leading (misleading) it against God. His kingdom is equated with the “ways of the world,” and Paul says that he is working in those who are disobedient. Here Paul also teaches that Satan’s kingdom is in this world. When he tempted Jesus, he took Him to the top of a mountain and offered to give him the kingdoms of the world. Of the ruler of the kingdom of the air – Satan has dominion over this world. If a person claims to have given his life to God and yet lives exactly the same way as before, then there is a good chance that the decision wasn’t genuine.Īpplication: What sin do you struggle with now that you also struggled with prior to coming to Christ? How can you get victory?ģ. Paul implies here that every believer’s life has a clear change in direction after they are saved. After salvation, they did not live the same way as before. In which you used to live – The Ephesians had a radical life change after they were born again. Therefore we must live by the strength and wisdom which He provides.Ģ. And we should not think that we can finish by our own efforts that which He started in our lives with His power. Our salvation and life transformation is completely due to God’s grace in our lives. Did Lazarus take credit for his resurrection? A dead person gets no credit. All have turned aside together they have become worthless no one does good, not even one.Īpplication: Our salvation is not due to ourselves. Romans 3:10-12 – as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one no one understands no one seeks for God. Neither can he take initiative to seek after God. A mere change in trajectory is insufficient.Īlso, a spiritually dead person cannot see or understand the things of the Spirit. Even the good that we do is as “filthy rags” in God’s sight. Prior to salvation, people have no ability to please God in any way. A dead person does not just need a change of scenery or extra motivation. There was no spiritual goodness and no life. Being “dead in sins” describes their spiritual condition. ![]() You were dead in your sins – Paul describes the Ephesians’ former life prior to their conversion. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.ġ. Romans 12:2 – Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. John 15:19 – If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. John 3:3 – Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. Can you see this behavior in your previous life? How about now?.Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath?.How is he working now and who are the sons of disobedience?.Who is the prince of the power of the air?.What does it mean to be dead in your sins?.Who was dead in their sins? Just the Ephesians?.God’s amazing grace transforming their lives (4-10) I. During the course, participants will be provided with (1) an understanding of the background and culture in which the book was written, (2) insights into key passages of Scripture, and (3) clear applications and takeaways from the particular book that they can apply to their lives.ĭesigned for use with Ephesians Video Study (sold separately).II. Each study encourages participants to read through one book in the New Testament at least once during the course of 40 days (approximately 6 weeks of meetings). The 40 Days Through the Book series has been designed to help believers more actively engage with God's Word. It is actually the differences among believers that make them different for the better. Just like a multi-faceted diamond, the different "shapes" in the church actually help to reveal its beauty. You will see how Paul presented the revolutionary idea that Jesus came not only to forgive sins but also to create a unified family out of a people with differently-colored skins. ![]() In this six-session Ephesians Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church will guide you through Paul's letter to this group of diverse believers.
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