Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians

The Language of Heaven (Ephesians 5:4) – Study 130

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:15:00 -0600

Your mouth is important to God. It will either be characterized by the culture or marked by the language of heaven. Whichever you choose, you will either promote God’s Kingdom or the Kingdom of the World.

In this study, we examine Ephesians 5:4 and Paul’s command for a Christian not to talk with foolishness or filthiness, but instead to have a mouth full of thanksgiving.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 130

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Set Free from Sexual Immorality (Ephesians 5:3) – Study 129

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:15:00 -0600

Is real freedom from sexual sin actually possible for a Christian? In a culture saturated with sensuality and sexual confusion, many believers wonder whether true purity is realistic or if constant struggle is simply inevitable.

In this Bible study from Ephesians 5:3, Nathan Johnson explains Paul’s powerful command that there must not even be a hint of sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among God’s people. Discover why the early church viewed holiness in this area as essential to Christian life and how the gospel provides real power to walk in freedom, integrity, and purity.

If you are seeking biblical clarity about sexuality and want to understand how Jesus Christ sets believers free to live holy lives in a sensually saturated culture, this study will help you see both the seriousness of the call and the hope of true transformation.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 129

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Not Even a Hint (Ephesians 5:3) – Study 128

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:15:00 -0600

What does it mean for a Christian to live a holy life? In Ephesians 5:3, the apostle Paul gives one of the most striking commands in the New Testament: there should not even be a hint of sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among believers.

In this Bible study, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s powerful instruction and explains how the life of a Christian should be radically different from the culture around us.

As citizens of God’s Kingdom, our lives are meant to reflect the holiness, purity, and righteousness of our King.

In this message, discover why Paul calls believers to a life that stands in stark contrast to the world and how the gospel empowers us to pursue true holiness in everyday life. If you want to understand what biblical purity looks like and why God calls His people to such a high standard, this study of Ephesians 5:3 will help you grasp the beauty and seriousness of living with “not even a hint” of sin.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 128

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The Character of God's Kingdom (Ephesians 4-6) – Study 127

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:15:00 -0600

What does the Christian life actually look like?

In Ephesians 4–6, the apostle Paul moves from theology to practical living and shows us the character of God’s Kingdom and how believers are meant to live as citizens of heaven.

In this study, Nathan Johnson steps back to give a big-picture overview of Ephesians 4–6, revealing how the gospel changes everything—from our character and relationships to our daily conduct and spiritual battle.

Discover how Paul calls believers to walk in unity, holiness, love, light, wisdom, and spiritual strength as we live from the reality that we have been rescued from the kingdom of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. If you want a clearer understanding of what the Christian life should actually look like and how the gospel reshapes every area of life, this overview of Ephesians 4–6 will help you see the powerful vision Paul lays out for believers.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 127

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The Fragrance of Love (Ephesians 5:2) – Study 126

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:15:00 -0600

What does it mean to “walk in love” and become a fragrant offering to God?

In this Christ-centered Bible study on Ephesians 5:2, Nathan Johnson explores Paul’s profound imagery of aroma, sacrifice, and the life of love that reflects Jesus Christ. The apostle declares that Christ “loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God,” and this message unpacks how believers are called to live that same sacrificial, Spirit-empowered love in a world that may reject it.

Discover how your life can become a pleasing fragrance to God.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 126

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Walking in Love Requires Living Out of Christ (Ephesians 5:2) – Study 125

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:15:00 -0600

What does it mean to "walk in love" as Paul commands in Ephesians 5:2?

In this verse-by-verse Bible study, Nathan Johnson unpacks the radical nature of agapē love—a love that is not passive, emotional, or circumstantial, but a steadfast, sacrificial commitment modeled after Christ Himself.

Paul's command to "walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us" reveals that biblical love is not measured by our comfort or preference, but by the extravagance of God's own self-giving love. This message explores five defining characteristics of agapē love and shows why walking in love is only possible when we live out of union with Christ, who is love.

If you've ever wondered how Christian love differs from the world's version—or felt the gap between how you love and how Christ loves—this Ephesians 5:2 exposition will challenge and equip you to pursue a love that costs something.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 125

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You Are God's Beloved Child … and why this changes everything (Ephesians 5:1) – Study 124

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:15:00 -0600

In Ephesians 5:1, the Apostle Paul makes a stunning declaration about our identity in Christ—we are God's beloved children, adopted as true heirs with full access to the Father's love and affection.

In this Bible study, Nathan Johnson unpacks what it means to be God's cherished child and how this transformative truth should shape the way we live, worship, and walk with Jesus.

If you've ever questioned your worth, struggled to believe God truly delights in you, or wondered what it means to be loved by the Father, this expositional teaching will ground you in the unchanging reality of your adoption in Christ. Whether you're studying Ephesians verse-by-verse or seeking to deepen your understanding of your identity as a Christian, this message will help you grasp the profound privilege and practical implications of being called God's beloved child.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 124

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The Secret to Imitating Christ (Ephesians 5:1) – Study 123

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:15:00 -0600

What does Paul really mean when he commands believers to be “imitators of God” in Ephesians 5:1? Is Christian living about striving harder to act like Jesus—or something far deeper?

In this Christ-centered teaching, Nathan explains why imitating Christ is impossible apart from Christ Himself and why true imitation must flow from divine impartation, not human effort. This message unpacks the gospel logic behind Ephesians 5:1, exposing the difference between external behavior modification and genuine spiritual transformation, and offers three essential reminders for anyone who desires to live an authentic Christian life shaped by the indwelling life of Jesus Christ.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 123

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Always and in All Ways a Christian (Ephesians 4:17–32) – Study 122

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:15:00 -0600

What does it mean to be a Christian in every part of life—not just in belief, but in conduct, character, and conviction?

In this Christ-centered Bible teaching from Ephesians 4, Nathan Johnson takes a big-picture look at the call to live as Christians always and in all ways, showing how the gospel should radically reshape our words, actions, thoughts, and motives.

Throughout the message, we examine Paul’s vision of spiritual maturity and are reminded that Jesus Christ must be the center of the believer’s life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 122

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You Can’t Live Like Christ Without Christ (Ephesians 4:31-32) – Study 121

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:15:00 -0600

In Ephesians 4:31–32, the apostle Paul draws a sharp contrast between the old life shaped by sin and the new life formed by Christ, calling believers to put away bitterness, wrath, anger, malice, and unforgiveness, and to instead live in kindness, tenderness, and Christ-like forgiveness.

In this in-depth Bible study, Nathan Johnson walks through Paul’s two contrasting lists—what must be put off and what must be put on—and shows that genuine Christian transformation is not achieved through self-effort but through the indwelling life of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. This teaching helps Christians understand how the gospel reshapes the heart, how forgiveness flows from Christ’s forgiveness of us, and how a life centered on Jesus produces practical holiness for the glory of God.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 121

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A Sobering Call to Holy Living (Ephesians 4:30) – Study 120

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:15:00 -0600

As Christians, we are not only image-bearers of the living God, but His Holy Spirit also indwells us. In this episode, we examine Paul’s sobering exhortation in Ephesians 4:30 to “not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,” exploring what this command actually means for everyday Christian living.

Rather than treating grief of the Spirit as an abstract theological idea, we look at how our attitudes, words, relationships, and daily choices either align with—or resist—the life and character of Jesus Christ living within us. What does it mean to be sealed by the Spirit for the day of redemption, and how should that reality shape the way we live, speak, forgive, and walk in holiness? This teaching invites believers into deeper intimacy, Spirit-empowered obedience, and a Christ-centered life marked not by self-effort, but by surrendered dependence upon the indwelling Spirit of God.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 120

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What is coming out of your life? (Ephesians 4:29) – Study 119

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Every word we speak reveals what’s flowing from our hearts. In Ephesians 4:29, Paul exhorts believers to let no corrupt talk come out of their mouths, but only what builds up and gives grace to those who hear. Our speech is meant to reflect the transforming power of Jesus Christ—words that encourage, strengthen, and point others to Him.

In this study, Nathan Johnson unpacks the biblical call to use our tongues for edification, showing how Spirit-filled communication becomes a powerful testimony of God’s work within us.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 119

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Always with something to share (Ephesians 4:28) – Study 118

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Always with something to share: the Christian's call to work and giving.

As believers, we’re not called to take but to give. In Ephesians 4:28, Paul calls Christians to abandon the old life of idleness and selfish gain and instead work diligently with their hands so they always have something to share with those in need. True Christian stewardship and generosity flow from a transformed heart—a life centered on Jesus Christ that labors not for self but for His glory.

In this study, we explore what it means to work hard for the Lord, live as channels of God’s provision, and reflect His heart of giving in a world that constantly takes.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 118

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Is it okay for a Christian to be angry? (Ephesians 4:26–27) – Study 117

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Anger is a powerful and often destructive emotion. But is it ever acceptable for a Christian to be angry?

In this study, we dive deep into Ephesians 4:26–27 where Paul says, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.”

In this study, you’ll discover:

What the Bible actually says about anger in the Christian life
The difference between righteous and selfish (sinful) anger … and how to discern between the two
Why Paul ultimately calls believers to put away anger altogether
Practical steps for walking in peace, forgiveness, and unity in the body of Christ

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it okay for a Christian to be angry?” this study will give you biblical clarity, encouragement, and a renewed focus on Jesus—the One who alone can transform our hearts and free us from the destructive grip of anger.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 117

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Laying Down Lying (Ephesians 4:25) – Study 116

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:15:00 -0600

As Christians, our lives must be marked by the truth. Because God does not lie and because we are members of one body, we must aggressively throw any lie, hypocrisy, or duplicity from our lives.

In this study from Ephesians 4:25, Nathan talks about truth, lying, and how both are far more than merely the words we say but also include how we live our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 116

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Therefore … a Review (Ephesians 4:25-32) – Study 115

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Jesus is to have first place (be preemenient) in every area of our lives. He is not an add-on to our lives, He is to be our lives—which should radically transform every area of life.

In this study, Nathan Johnson gives a review of what we've covered thus far in Ephesians 4 and examines Paul’s practical examples of what it means to be a Christian (Ephesians 4:25-5:18).

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 115

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Therefore… (Ephesians 4:25–32) – Study 114

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:15:00 -0600

After Paul exhorts believers to put off sin and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, he gives practical examples of what that means in the everyday areas of our lives.

In this study, Nathan gives a broad overview of Ephesians 4:25–32 and examines the “therefore” of how we practically apply the clothing of a Christian to our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 114

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The Clothing of a Christian (Ephesians 4:17-24) – Study 113

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:15:00 -0600

In Ephesians 4:17–24, Paul gives a tremendous contrast between the life of sin and the life of a believer.

In this study, we step back and look at an overview of the entire passage and examine four key aspects we must keep in mind if we are to wear the clothing of a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 113

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Put on the New (Ephesians 4:24) – Study 112

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:15:00 -0600

The prophet Isaiah called Jesus our “robe of righteousness”—the clothing we must wear if we desire to live holy, godly, and righteous.

In Ephesians 4:24, Paul uses the same clothing language to give the final aspect of what it means to “learn Christ”—that as we put off sin, so too we must put on Christ. In short, our lives are not our own and we must be marked by His life, righteousness, and holiness.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 112

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Have a Renewed Mind (Ephesians 4:23) – Study 111

Tue, 20 May 2025 01:15:00 -0600

While we are to put off all sin from our lives and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 4:23 that the spirit of our minds are to be renewed continually.

In this study, we examine what the “spirit of your mind” means and how we can continually live in the renewal of our innermost being.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 111

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Put Off the Old (Ephesians 4:22) – Study 110

Tue, 13 May 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Paul says that we, as believers, must “learn Christ”—but what does that mean? Paul answers with three specifics—the first being to put off the old man (the corrupt sinful, selfish nature we all have prior to Christ).

In this study, we examine Ephesians 4:22 and what it means to “put off” sin so that we might live as new creations in Christ Jesus.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 110

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Schooled in Christ (Ephesians 4:20-21) – Study 109

Tue, 06 May 2025 01:15:00 -0600

We don’t learn godliness by living in sin; rather, as Paul declares, we have learned Christ for truth is in Jesus.

In this study, we examine Ephesians 4:20–21, and Paul’s argument for us to be schooled in Christ, or to say it slightly different, to be "taught in truth."

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 109

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The Depth of Depravity (Ephesians 4:17-19) – Study 108

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:15:00 -0600

There is a great depth of depravity in the lives of unbelievers. And while selfishness and sin once marked our lives (in the past), it should no longer be a part of how we live.

In Ephesians 4:17–19, Paul describes the old life (and the current life of unbelievers) and boldly argues that this is NOT how we are to live. We are, as Paul exhorts, to put off this former way of living because we have been clothed with Christ.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 108

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The Growth of the Body (Ephesians 4:16) – Study 107

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:15:00 -0600

There is a beautiful paradox with the body of Christ—Jesus supplies everything we need for life and godliness, yet we as the body are to build each other up in love, causing the growth of the body.

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4.15–16 that Jesus is the head of the Church, but he exhorts the body to be abundantly supplied by Christ to function, grow, and mature as the body is called to be.

In this study, Nathan walks through the passage and encourages us to think and live as a community of believers, rather than as individuals that go to church together.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 107

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The Motives and Manner of the Message (Ephesians 4:15) – Study 106

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Truth should mark our lives and lips as Christians. We are called to know the truth, be grounded upon the truth, and proclaim the truth. Yet, truth without love is not true truth, just as love without truth is not true love.

In Ephesians 4:15, Paul declares that truth is to find its permanent residence in love—and as Christians, our lives and lips must have an accuracy of both truth and love. In short, the motives and manner is just as important as the message.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 106

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Back and Forth, Here and There (Ephesians 4:14–15) – Study 105

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:15:00 -0600

In contrast to the maturity and growth we as Christians are to have in Christ Jesus, Paul warns believers that they should not be immature, unstable, and gullible.

In this message from Ephesians 4:14–15, Nathan Johnson talks about how easy it is to be tossed back and forth while being blown here and there, how such a life is not fitting for Christians, and the solution so that we never have to.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 105

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One Goal and Focus (Ephesians 4:13) – Study 104

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:15:00 -0600

There is one goal and focus for the Church—Jesus Christ Himself!

In Ephesians 4:13, Paul describes the goal in three ways, but the focus is the same.

In this study, Nathan Johnson dives into the passage and talks about Paul’s heart and desire for the body of Christ and how we as the Church are to be unified in the faith and grow in the full knowledge of Jesus, mature unto the perfect man, and be measured according to the stature of the fullness of Christ.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 104

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The Perfect man (Ephesians 4:13) – Study 103

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Scripture makes a clear and bold statement: Jesus is the perfect man … and everything is measured against the standard of Christ.

This is a profound reality for the Church (the body of Christ)—for it means that Jesus and His Word is the standard for growth and maturity as the Church. We must be measured against Him.

In this study of Ephesians 4:13, we investigate the primary goal for the body of Christ and discover the only way it is possible to live such an impossible life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 103

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Waiters at the Table (Ephesians 4:12) – Study 102

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4:12–13 that God’s desire for the Church is to grow up and be built into a body that is mature and measured by the stature of Christ. And this “building up the body” process happens, according to Paul, when every believer is equipped and in active ministry.

In this message, Nathan examines Ephesians 4:12 and what it means for every Christian to be a “waiter at the table” for the work of Christ and His Kingdom.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 102

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A Gift to the Church (Ephesians 4:11) – Study 101

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Jesus has given a gift to His body—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But what are they and how do they function today?

In this study from Ephesians 4:11, Nathan explores these five areas, how they might be different today, and explains why God gave them to the Church. This message is bound to step on some toes, but will ultimately point all of us to the Giver of the gift, Christ Jesus.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 101

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The Humility and Exaltation of Christ (Ephesians 4:8-10) – Study 100

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:15:00 -0600

Christ has ascended!

While Christians give a lot of focus to the death and resurrection of Christ, we nod our heads at His ascension. Yet, contained in the ascension of Jesus is His exaltation, coronation, and a revelation of His majestic supremacy!

Join Nathan Johnson in this study of Ephesians 4:8–10 as we examine Paul’s parenthetical statement about the majesty and preeminence of Christ Jesus in the context of Him giving gifts to the Church. He has ascended!

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 100

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Your Gift of Grace (Ephesians 4:7) – Study 99

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:15:00 -0600

You have received the ultimate gift from Jesus Christ—His grace!

While many of us think of one aspect of grace (salvation from sin), we miss what Peter calls the “manifold wonder of grace”—the many layers and characteristics of His grace.

Join Nathan Johnson in this study as we explore Ephesians 4:7 and Paul’s declaration that every Christian has received the fullness of grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 99

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Symphony of the Saints (Ephesians 4:1-6) – Study 98

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:15:00 -0600

A symphony is a tremendous metaphor for the body of Christ. Though we are all unique members (instruments) of the orchestra, we all have one song we are playing.

As Christians, we are called to live in unity with one another—a symphony of the saints. As we dive back into Ephesians 4, Nathan uses this study as a review of Ephesians 4:1–6 to set the context for our future studies. As he reminds us, we are not called to uniformity but to true Jesus-focused unity as the Church.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 98

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Singularity of Sight (Ephesians 4:4-6) – Study 96

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:15:00 -0600

We, as the body of Christ, are to have a singular focus on Jesus Christ.

While the modern church is marked by division, denomination, and being divisive, Paul calls the church to guard and protect the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

In this message, Nathan gives an overview of Ephesians 4:4-6 and examines the seven times Paul uses the term “one” in the passage. This message is an important one for our day as Paul calls the church into greater unity, integrity, and living in “one accord.”

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 96

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You Are Called to Love and Unity (Ephesians 4:2-3) – Study 95

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:15:00 -0600

Paul exhorts believers in Ephesians 4:2-3 to be marked by love and unity with one another.

If we are called to the high calling of Christ, we must be marked by His love and life—which means the Christian life cannot be lived in a vacuum, rather it must be lived in relationship and community.

In this study, we examine what it means to bear with one another in love and to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 95

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You Are Called to Gentleness and Patience (Ephesians 4:2) – Study 94

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:15:00 -0600

In Ephesians 4, Paul describes the calling with which you have been called and also gives five key “tests” that your life should be marked with.

In this study, we examine gentleness and patience and explain how these two attributes work together and should mark the life of every Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 94

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Seven Humble Observations (Ephesians 4:2) – Study 93

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:15:00 -0600

Scripture often talks about the importance of humility in our lives.

In this continued study of humility in Ephesians 4:2, we look at what Scripture says about humility with seven key observations—that if taken to heart, will radically change our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 93

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How to Become Humble (Ephesians 4:2) – Study 92

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 01:15:00 -0600

Humility is a key defining characteristic of a Christian.

We are told to be clothed with humility, but how?

In this study from Ephesians 4:2, we examine not only what humility is but how we as believers can become humble.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 92

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Called to Humility (Ephesians 4:2) – Study 91

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 01:15:00 -0600

You have a calling in your life, which is to be conformed in the image of Christ. Knowing about your calling is insufficient; we must live it out. As such, your life must be tested and proven against the perfect standard of Jesus Christ.

In this study from Ephesians 4:2-3, we examine humility—the first of Paul’s five initial tests that our lives must reflect if we hope to walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 91

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A Walk that is Worthy (Ephesians 4:1) – Study 90

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:15:00 -0600

God has a calling on your life and you are commissioned to walk worthy of that high calling.

In this study, Nathan Johnson explores Ephesians 4:1 and discusses not only what that high calling in your life is, but how you can live the impossible Christian life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 90

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The Adventure of a Lifetime (Ephesians 4:1) – Study 89

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:15:00 -0600

You have a calling on your life from the King of kings. He has invited you to share in something far more than a profession or obligation.

In this study, Nathan Johnson examines our high and holy calling from Ephesians 4:1 and gives two powerful illustrations of how God has invited you into the adventure of a lifetime.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 89

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The Lord is my Shepherd (Ephesians 4:1) – Study 88

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:15:00 -0600

Jesus is Lord!

But what does that mean practically for our lives as believers?

If we are going to truly understand and embrace God’s calling on our lives, we must first embrace the One who has called us.

In this study, we look at God being our Lord and Shepherd and the three things these two characteristics of God have in common for our daily lives as Christians.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 88

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A Prisoner IN the Lord (Ephesians 4:1) – Study 87

Fri, 27 May 2022 01:15:00 -0600

While we know Paul was a prisoner of Rome for the sake of the Gospel, he boldly declares that He is a prison IN the Lord—that his position and focus is Jesus Christ.

In order for us to have a proper understanding of God’s calling in our lives, we, like Paul, need to see ourselves in a proper position of humility, submission, and surrender to the One who has called us.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 4:1, Nathan Johnson explores what it means to be a prisoner IN the Lord and how that changes everything for a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 87

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Recapping the Outflow of the Inflow (Ephesians 1-3) – Study 86

Fri, 20 May 2022 01:15:00 -0600

I recorded this mini-series from Ephesians 4:1-3 in the studio. As such they are a bit shorter and have a slightly different tone than our normal studies.

To lay a foundation for this ten-part mini-series, I gave a recap of the previous study I gave, The Practical Outflow of Our Position in Christ.

As we begin this new mini-series from Ephesians 4 examining God’s call in our lives, we first need to see the connection between chapters 1-3 and chapters 4-6. Without recognizing that the outflow of the Christian life is based upon God’s inflow, we will either live with hypocrisy or passivity. Join me in this overview message looking at the importance of knowing all of Ephesians to properly understand God’s calling in the life of a believer.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 86

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The Practical Outflow of Our Position in Christ (Ephesians 4:1) – Study 85

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:15:00 -0600

The Christian life is all about our position in Christ.

Yet many Christians will either know their position and not live it out or they try to produce “religious activities” out of their own strength and resource without having the life of Christ within. Both can be dangerous.

In Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, he spends half the letter addressing their position in Christ, and then exhorts them to live it out in the everyday moments of their lives.

Join Nathan in this expositional study as he talks about the practical outflow of our position in Christ as we begin to study the second half of the book.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 85

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The Theology of Doxology (Ephesians 3:21) – Study 84

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:15:00 -0600

All glory and honor and praise belong to our God! Yet for many Christians, this reality is not reflected in their lives nor declared from their lips.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines the end of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and explains Paul’s theology of doxology—for God to receive all glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 84

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The Power that Empowers (Ephesians 3:20) – Study 83

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:15:00 -0600

Our lives as Christians are not to be lived from our own strength, wisdom, or resource; rather, our lives are to the vessels through which God can showcase His indescribable power and life through.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:20, Nathan Johnson talks about God’s power which empowers us to live the impossible Christian life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 83

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Your God is Too Small (Ephesians 3:20) – Study 82

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:15:00 -0600

As believers, we often live as if God is incapable of handling our issues, problems, or trials. But God not only is able, He is abundantly able to go beyond your wildest thought or desire.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:20, Nathan Johnson discusses how God loves impossibilities, how He is abundantly able, and yet we often view God as far too small. This message will be an injection of fresh vigor to your faith.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 82

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Filled with all the Fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19) – Study 81

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:15:00 -0600

In what may be one of the most breathtaking and dumbfounding passages in Scripture, Paul declares he desires us to be “filled up to all the fullness of God.” But what does it mean to be filled with the “fullness of God” and how do we experience such an incredible reality?

In this expositional message, Nathan expounds upon Ephesians 3:19 and gives three practical ideas you need to practice so you can experience the fullness of God in your life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 81

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Comprehending the Incomprehensible (Ephesians 3:18-19) – Study 80

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:15:00 -0600

The modern church has become obsessed with knowing about God rather than actually knowing God.

Similarly, we talk about the love of God, but how often do we truly experience it?

In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:18-19, Nathan Johnson talks about the unfathomable love of God and the paradox that Paul calls us to—to comprehend the incomprehensible.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 80

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The Christian’s Defining Attribute (Ephesians 3:17) – Study 79

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:15:00 -0600

There is one primary defining attribute for every Christian: love.

According to Paul, our lives are to be rooted and grounded in the life of Christ so that we not only know the depths of love but are also known by this incredible characteristic.

In this expositional message of Ephesians 3:17-19, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to be defined by love and gives three practical outflows of a life of love as we are rooted and grounded in Christ.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 79

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Rooted and Grounded in Love (Ephesians 3:17) – Study 78

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:15:00 -0600

As Christians, our lives are to be rooted and grounded in love—not in an emotion but in God Himself, for He is love. But what does it mean for us to find our stability, security, and survival in Christ?

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores this concept and unpacks what Paul means in Ephesians 3:17—that we should be rooted and grounded in love.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 78

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How to Practically Live By Faith (Ephesians 3:17) – Study 77

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Christ is to dwell in our hearts THROUGH FAITH.

So what does it mean to walk by faith and live in light of eternity?

In this expositional message of Ephesians 3:17, Nathan practically discusses the topic of faith and what it means to live as believers who trust God regardless of the evidence that surrounds us.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 77

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The Dwelling Place of Christ (Ephesians 3:17) – Study 76

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Christ is to dwell in our hearts through faith, declares Paul in Ephesians 3:17. But this is not a call for salvation but for Christ to be central and preeminent in our lives.

In this stirring expositional message, Nathan Johnson unpacks three things that Christ dwelling in our hearts does NOT mean, in order to help us understand what it does.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 76

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Strengthened with God’s Almighty Power (Ephesians 3:16) – Study 75

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:15:00 -0600

The emphasis of Paul’s incredible prayer is the life and love of Jesus Christ demonstrated and experienced in the depths of every believer. The heart of the prayer is found in the phrase “strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.”

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores this profound and essential concept of which the rest of the prayer flows from.

As Christians, we must be strengthened and empowered by the Spirit of God in our inner being (our mind, heart, will, emotions, and conscience) if we desire to practically live the life of a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 75

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3 Questions for Your Prayer Life (Ephesians 3:16) – Study 74

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 74

In Ephesians 3:16, Paul declares that he prays “according to the riches of God’s glory.” While we know prayer is important, many of us don’t know the posture, position, or person of prayer like Paul did.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to pray according to the riches of God’s glory and gives you three important questions that have the potential to deepen and transform your prayer life.

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Where does your name come from? (Ephesians 3:15) – Study 73

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 73

Paul tells us that every family in heaven and on earth derives its name from God the Father. But what does it mean that we are “named” from the Father?

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson not only explores this incredible concept of “name” in Scripture but also gives the secret for how our lives can reflect the heart, character, and image of our God.

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The Posture of Prayer (Ephesians 3:14) – Study 72

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 72

Paul’s second prayer in Ephesians (3:14-21) isn’t a causal or simple prayer—it is an intense and focused prayer for the fullness of Christ in the lives of Paul’s readers.

While we often don’t place much significance on the posture of prayer, Paul emphasizes that this prayer is done on his knees before the Father.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the biblical posture of prayer, why Paul is emphasizing bowing his knees, and what this practically means for our own prayer lives.

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For What Reason? (Ephesians 3:14) – Study 71

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 71

In this new section of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson explores Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and the abundant life made available to us in Christ Jesus. Paul begins his prayer by declaring “for this reason”—building upon what He has written so far in Ephesians. Join Nathan in this study where we review Ephesians 1-3 and what reason Paul is praying on behalf of believers.

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The Triumph of Tribulation (Ephesians 3:13) – Study 70

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 70

Tribulations and trials are supposed to be our triumph in the Christian life! As believers, we shouldn’t shy away from difficulties, but as Paul commands, we should embrace them. Why? Because we know how God is using them in our lives. In this expositional study, Nathan examines Ephesians 3:13 and Paul’s reminder that we should not lose heart at his tribulations but rather recognize that tribulations are our glory and boast. You can triumph in tribulation! And in this message, Nathan gives five ways you can do so.

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Our Bold, Confident Access to God’s Presence (Ephesians 3:12) – Study 69

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 69

Believers have access to the throne room of the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Creator of the Universe. In Ephesians 3:12, Paul says that our access unto God is not one of trepidation or fear but one of bold confidence. In this expositional study, Nathan explains our bold, confident access to God and the amazing wonder of such access.

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God’s Eternal Purpose (Ephesians 3:11) – Study 68

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 68

God has an eternal purpose that He is bringing about in Christ Jesus. From eternity past, through all the Old Testament, and continues to today, His divine plan will be brought about. In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:11, Nathan Johnson gives an introduction to God’s eternal purpose and gives three practical ways we can live in His will and plan.

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The Manifold Wisdom of God (Ephesians 3:10) – Study 67

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 67

The body of Christ (the Church) has the tremendous privilege to declare the manifold wisdom of God to the heavenly realms. The way we as Christians live here on earth becomes a declaration to the world around us and to the heavenlies that God is still God, He is enthroned on high, and all the promises in Him are still yes and amen.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:10, Nathan Johnson explores this amazing mystery and describes not only what the manifold wisdom of God is but explains how we get to showcase the life and wisdom of God to the universe.

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God's Mysterious Plan for Your Life (Ephesians 3:9) – Study 66

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 66

God has a “mysterious plan” that He is accomplishing and bringing about in Christ Jesus. This plan, though hidden for ages in God, has come to light and is to be made known to the world.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:9, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s declaration and explains not only what the mystery is but how we as Christians are supposed to showcase it every day of our lives.

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The Unfathomable Riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:8) – Study 65

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 65

Christians have an indescribable wealth in Jesus Christ!

While not money or materials, our riches is Jesus Himself.

In Ephesians 3:8, Paul declares that we have “unfathomable riches of Christ” and that he was given the privilege and grace to proclaim these “riches” to the world. Join Nathan Johnson in this expositional study of Ephesians 3:8 and discover four ways to respond to the incredible, unfathomable riches we have in Christ Jesus.

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Fellowship in the Gospel (Ephesians 3:6-7) – Study 64

Fri, 28 May 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 64

God's overwhelming grace and power radically changed Paul's life so that this "Jew of Jews" and a "Pharisee of Pharisee" was now an apostle to the Gentiles … a minister of the Gospel to the people who were once his enemies.

This Gospel has gone forth and has made the Gentiles a part of the fellowship of believers with the Jews.

In this study, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 3:6-7 and explores the three aspects that Paul declares the Gentiles get to participate in: fellow heirs, fellow members, and fellow partakers in the promise in Christ.

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Partaking in God's Mystery (Ephesians 3:2-7) – Study 63

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 63

God's grand mystery, hidden from ages past, has now been revealed. Not only should we know what the mystery is, but we as Christians must also fully experience it!

In this Deeper Christian Bible Study series in Ephesians, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 3:2-7 and explores the mystery of Christ and how Paul is a steward (dispenser) of the grace of God.

Throughout the message, you will not only understand the power of God that was demonstrated in the life of Paul, but you will also realize that the same transformation God did in Paul, He now wants to do in you to reach the world for Christ.

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A Captivated Captive (Ephesians 3:1) – Study 62

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 62

Paul is a prisoner of Rome, yet sees himself only as a prisoner of Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:1).

In this Deeper Christian Bible Study series in Ephesians, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 3:1 and examines the idea that God can take every circumstance, situation, and trial and use it for the sake of His purpose and plan.

Discover how you too can turn every hardship and difficulty into an opportunity to rejoice and trust as you see yourself as a "prisoner of Christ Jesus."

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A Holy Temple: The Dwelling Place of God (Ephesians 2:19-22) – Study 61

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 61

The temple in the Old Testament was a holy place set apart for worship, prayer, and God’s presence.

In the New Testament we are told that we have become God’s dwelling place.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson looks at six things the temple was for in the Old Testament and expounds upon Ephesians 2:21-22 as Paul declares that we are growing up into the temple of the Lord to be His dwelling place.

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The Cornerstone of the Church (Ephesians 2:19-22) – Study 60

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 60

Jesus is our rock, our fortress, and our cornerstone – for us individually and for the Church.

In this expositional sermon on Ephesians 2:19-22, Nathan Johnson looks at the concept that we are all being built up into a holy temple unto the Lord – with Christ as the chief cornerstone.

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Three Pictures of Our New Reality in Jesus (Ephesians 2:19-22) – Study 59

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 59

There is a brand new reality we experience in Christ Jesus.

And in order to describe this incredible life, Paul gives three pictures to enunciate the depth and profundity of Christianity: citizens, family, a building.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores Ephesians 2:19-22 and describes what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God, a part of God’s family, and an essential part of the building that houses the presence of God Almighty.

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Intimacy with the Father (Ephesians 2:18) – Study 58

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 58

Christianity is far more than a religion.

It is more than a religious duty of obligations, dos and don’ts, or mere behaviors we are to imitate.

Christianity, ultimately, is about relationship.

God’s salvific work in our lives was not only to forgive our sins but to draw us into an intimate nearness in relationship and intimacy.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 2:18, Nathan Johnson examines what it means for us to have access unto the Father through Jesus by the Spirit.

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A Proclamation of Peace (Ephesians 2:16-17) – Study 57

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 57

We desperately need peace.

But where do we find it?

Paul is clear that Jesus not only gives us peace, but more so IS our peace! And as our peace, He proclaims peace.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:16-17 and talks about the power of reconciliation, how it relates to peace, and why it is a beautiful and powerful declaration when we proclaim the Gospel of peace.

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What Jesus Did to the Old Testament Law (Ephesians 2:15-16) – Study 56

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 56

Too many Christians function with half a Bible – they tend to ignore the Old Testament or see it is antiquated stories that may contain good morals.

But the Old Testament is important for our understanding of the New Testament. Christians are not "New Testament" believers – they are "full Bible" believers!

Yet we must ask ourselves what role of the Old Testament Law has in our lives and what did Jesus do with it?

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s statement in Ephesians 2:15-16 and discusses the concept that Jesus not only fulfilled the Law but "abolished" it in order to create something entirely new.

And this new "Law" is going to require our need for Jesus.

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Breaking Down Barriers (Ephesians 2:14-17) – Study 55

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 55

We often live with barriers, walls, and division.

Whether its denominational distinctive, an issue of race or nationality, or just protection from past hurt, we are to allow Jesus to be peace and remove every barrier and division in our lives, churches, and communities.

The solution to the division and segregation of today is not meetings, legislation, or new training – but Christ Himself.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 2:14-17, Nathan Johnson talks about the effect of Jesus by being our Prince of Peace.

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Jesus: The Person of Peace (Ephesians 2:14) – Study 54

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 54

Our lives will experience uncertainty, turmoil, difficulty, and hardship. Yet Jesus promises that we can live a life of joy and peace, regardless of what we may face.

We must remember that peace is more than a feeling or emotion, rather, peace is a Person (Jesus).

In Ephesians 2:14, Paul reminds us that despite the great hostility, Jesus wants to be our peace.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:14 and explains what true peace is and gives three directions which godly peace flows.

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Blood Bought and Brought (Ephesians 2:13) – Study 53

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 53

When we sing the old hymn “There is Power in the Blood,” do you know what power we are talking about?

And even though while there is tremendous power in the blood of Christ – and we may sing it, know it, and declare it – it doesn’t mean we actually experience and live within this incredible reality.

In this expositional sermon of Ephesians 2:13, Nathan Johnson talks about being brought near by the blood of Christ, it’s effectual power to work in our lives, and why we consider the blood of Jesus precious (1 Peter 1:19).

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A List of Remembrance (Ephesians 2:12) – Study 52

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 52

Scripture is adamant that we are to keep in mind and remember certain things.

In Ephesians 2:11-12, Paul gives a list of “remembrance” to the gentiles in Ephesus – reminding them that they had no access to God or the commonwealth of God’s family before Christ.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson talks about the significance of being brought into the family of God and why we should remember what God has done in our past and desires to do in our present.

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Cut Off by the Cut-Off Ones (Ephesians 2:11) – Study 51

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 51

What is the place of the Gentiles in the family of God?

Paul addresses this question by talking about how the Gentiles were cut off from God by the Israelites – but declares that in Jesus we are brought in and now have access.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:11 and talks about being cut off by the “cut-off ones."

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The Lingering Question (Ephesians 2:11-22) – Study 50

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 50

What began in the Old Testament with God choosing one man (Abraham) whose family becomes a nation (Israel), results in a question in the New Testament: as Gentiles become Christians, what place do they have in the “family of God”?

In Ephesians 2:11-22, Paul not only answers this lingering question but also showcases the power of God within the Church, the Body of Christ.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson gives an overview of Ephesians 2:11-22 and talks about the profundity of the Cross in bringing the Gentiles into the family and Kingdom of God.

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Be a Dorcas (Ephesians 2:10) – Study 49

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 49

In the Mediterranean port of ancient Joppa, there lived a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity (see Acts 9:36).

Dorcas was a woman known for "good works."

Paul, in Ephesians 2:10, says this is to be the same for every believer – we were created in Christ Jesus for "good works" (because we are His workmanship … His poetry).

The question we must answer is what are these good works and how do we go about doing them?

In this expositional sermon, Nathan examines Ephesians 2:10 and explains that the good works Paul refers to is not about a list of activities or "dos and don'ts" – but rather is the life and love of Christ Himself.

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God's Great Poetry (Ephesians 2:10) – Study 48

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 48

God is an artist and a poet.

He doesn't "paint by number" rather His masterpiece is the outward expression of His heart and life.

In Ephesians 2:10, Paul declares that we are God's "workmanship" – a Greek word where we get our English term "poem."

In short, Paul is declaring that we are God's great poetry in and to this world.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the grace and salvation of God in light of God's working to bring about a masterpiece and poetry that showcases Himself to the world.

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Saved By Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) – Study 47

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 47

It is such a simple truth, yet holds a profound mystery – we are saved by grace through faith.

This declaration by Paul in Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that while we experience the benefit and blessing of salvation, it is not a work or activity we accomplished but something God entirely did for us.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson explains that this salvation by grace through faith is not something which happened merely in the past on our behalf but is the ongoing reality and experience for the believer.

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The Superlative Demonstration (Ephesians 2:7) – Study 46

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 46

When God redeemed humanity, it wasn’t merely for us, it was also for Himself.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 2:7, Nathan Johnson looks at the superlative demonstration of God’s grace … now and for all eternity.

God is revealing the immeasurable abundance of His grace in our lives – a picture and declaration of His love, mercy, kindness, and grace.

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Life WITH God (Ephesians 2:5-6) – Study 45

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 45

There is a big difference between living your life FOR God and living your life WITH Him.

In Ephesians 2:5-6, Paul is adamant that what is going on in your life is “with” Christ – you have been made alive with Him, raised with Him, and seated with Him.

In this expositional study of Ephesians, Nathan talks about the importance of a life lived with Christ.

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God's Manifold Marvelous Grace (Ephesians 2:5) – Study 44

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 44

Amazing Grace!

We sing the phrase, but why is it so amazing?

In this study, Nathan gives a powerful reminder of the manifold and marvelous grace of God which is truly amazing.

Not only do we learn what true biblical grace is but how that was showcased in Jesus Christ and now available to every Christian not just for salvation but to live out the Christian life.

If you think of grace as merely forgiveness of our sins, you are missing the profound depth and reality of all that grace is in our lives.

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Experience the Greatness of God’s Love (Ephesians 2:4) – Study 43

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 43

God is love! And He loves us with a great-indescribable love.

We know God is love and that He loves us with agape love … but what does that actually mean?

We must understand that this sacrificial, unconditional, unselfish love is poured out upon us and demonstrated most evidently at the Cross.

In this message, Nathan Johnson looks at the love of God and the profound exchange He made with us at the Cross. Our sins are taken away and now we can live triumphant in Christ – what a powerful picture of God’s love!

Looking at Ephesians 2:4-5 we discover an amazing realization – that in the midst of my sin and rebellion, Christ died for me … because of the great love with which He loved us.

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Rich in Mercy [Hesed] (Ephesians 2:4) – Study 42

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 42

God is abundant and rich in mercy!

This declaration from Paul echos throughout the Old Testament and comes to fulfillment at the Cross of Christ.

In this episode, Nathan Johnson takes Paul’s statement and traces it throughout the Old Testament showing that God Himself declares that He is abundant in mercy (the Hebrew word is "Hesed") … and as such, we should recognize that His mercy is even better than life!

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But God - A Declaration of the Gospel (Ephesians 2:4) – Study 41

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 41

Two of the greatest words in Scripture – a summation of the Gospel – is "But God."

These two little words contains a summary of God’s mercy and love, the expression of forgiveness and redemption

In this message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:4 and looks at the powerful truth these two words hold for our lives.

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The Obstacle Course of This World (Ephesians 2:1-3) – Study 40

Fri, 29 May 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 40

Our lives outside of Jesus is dead, dark, and depressing.

In Ephesians 2, Paul begins by talking about our lives before Christ – in one word: dead.

In this message, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s description of our spiritual deadness outside of Christ …

dead in trespasses and sins
following the course of this world
living under the authority/character of the prince of the power of the air
influenced by the spirit of the world that works/energizes the sons of disobedience
lived in the passions of our flesh
carrying out the desires of the body and the mind
and thus children of wrath

While it may seem depressing to think of our former way of living, this message is a reminder of how much we need Jesus in our lives.

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I See Dead People (Ephesians 2:1-3) – Study 39

Fri, 22 May 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 39

God has a problem on His hands with humanity — we are a bunch of spiritual corpses.

We were dead in our sins and trespasses.

But God gave Himself upon the Cross so that we who were once in the kingdom of darkness could be redeemed and brought to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

At the start of Ephesians 2, Paul establishes a contrast from the life we once lived in sin and the flesh and the life we now have in Christ Jesus.

In this beginning message to the second chapter of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson looks at the first three verses in this chapter and discusses the difference between life and death, God’s purpose for our lives, and the great problem He dealt with on the cross.

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The Fullness of God's Purpose (Ephesians 1:23) – Study 38

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:15:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 38

At the end of Ephesians chapter one, Paul declares the purpose of God is that we (the church) might be filled with the fullness of God.

What a marvelous reality that we as believers have access to!

The God of the universe wants to indwell our lives and showcase Himself in and through us. In this study, Nathan Johnson explores this concluding passage of Ephesians one and exhorts us to live filled with the fullness of God.

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The Church - The Body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23) – Study 37

Fri, 08 May 2020 07:01:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 37

While we know that the Church is called the "Body of Christ" many people don't know what that actually means and how we, as believers, are to practically live in light of this amazing reality.

In Ephesians 1:22-23, Paul declares that Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, which is His body. In this episode, Nathan Johnson examines three key aspects of what it means for Christians to be the body of Christ and exhorts us to live in light of this incredible reality.

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Christ, the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:21-22) – Study 36

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 36

Paul declares that Jesus is the head of the Church, which is His body.

As believers, we must remember that if Christ is indeed the head, it means that we must come under His authority and leadership, that we look like Him and have His life and character (DNA), and that we must come to Him for our provision and life.

Join Nathan Johnson in this episode as we examine Paul’s exhortation in Ephesians 1:21-22.

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The Preeminence of Christ (Ephesians 1:21-22) – Study 35

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 35

Preeminent: surpassing all others; distinguished; the greatest; superior.

In Colossians 1:18 Paul tells us that in all things Christ is to have the preeminence – He is to take center stage, be the North Star, the focal point, and the essence of our lives.

This concept of the preeminence of Jesus Christ is the heart of our passage in Ephesians 1:21-22.

In this section of Ephesians, Paul is talking about the position and superiority of Christ by declaring that He has a Name that is above all others … not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explains the preeminence of Christ and gives a rich meditation on the Name (Jesus) which is above all other names.

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Christ's Far Above Position (Ephesians 1:20-21) – Study 34

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 34

Christ is seated in a position far above all else. Nothing can compare with Him or His position!

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 1:20-21 and discusses Jesus’ position at the right hand of the Father, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion. He also talks about why knowing Christ’s “far above position” changes our lives as we live from this incredible reality.

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Why the Resurrection of Christ is Central to Christianity (Ephesians 1:20) – Study 33

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:34:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 33

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ isn't a passing moment in time nor is it merely some theological truth we hold to. Rather, the death and resurrection of Jesus is central to Christianity and to our salvation.

In Ephesians 1:20, as Paul gives the first example of the overwhelming and indescribable power of God, the resurrection and exaltation of Christ is examined.

But in order to understand why Paul emphasizes this truth and builds his life upon it (see 1 Corinthians 2:2), we must understand why the resurrection is so essential and central to Christianity.

Without knowing this, we often downplay its importance and lose the grandeur in our lives.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 1:20 and addresses why the resurrection of Christ is the linchpin to our faith.

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Four Demonstrations of the Power of God (Ephesians 1:19) – Study 32

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:31:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 32

God's power is indescribable. It cannot fully be comprehended.

And if the power of God is indescribable, how much more indescribable and unfathomable and great is our God behind that power?!

Before we begin our mini-series examining the first example Paul gives of God's power (Ephesians 1:20-23), we step back and look at the global picture of how Paul talks about the power of God in the first three chapters of Ephesians and the four key examples Paul gives.

Using these four examples (or demonstrations of God's power), Paul explains that no matter what you may be facing, God’s power is sufficient and able to do exceedingly, abundantly more than you could ever ask or imagine.

Join Nathan Johnson in this expositional study looking at the power of God demonstrated throughout the book of Ephesians.

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The Indescribable and Incredible Power of God (Ephesians 1:19) – Study 31

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 31

Paul finishes his prayer in Ephesians 1 with a desire that we know the power of God.

And while it is true that the power of God is truly indescribable, Paul indicates that when we begin to see the immensity of the power of God, it will change everything in our lives.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 1:19 and discusses Paul’s four different uses of “power” in the passage and why these are so important for our lives today no matter what we are facing.

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Take As Much As You Want (Ephesians 1:18) – Study 30

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:14:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 30

As we continue to explore Paul’s prayer for believers, we discover that Paul prays that we would understand the riches of our inheritance.

Far beyond mere money, property, or other tangibles, our inheritance is in reality, so much more!

In this expositional study, Nathan Johnson looks at the second aspect of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:18 and explains how we are able to partake of our inheritance as much as we want (even now) – in fact, we are called to.

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A Banquet of Intimacy (Ephesians 1:18) – Study 29

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:05:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 29

Paul is passionate that we understand three key aspects of God’s work in our lives:

His calling (Ephesians 1:18)
His inheritance (Ephesians 1:18)
His power (Ephesians 1:19)

In our previous study, we discovered that God has changed our heart of darkness to a heart of light so we can know these three aspects.

In today’s expositional study, Nathan Johnson looks at the first aspect of Paul’s prayer and how we are to understand the hope of our calling – which is not an activity or job we do but rather its an invitation to a banquet of intimacy.

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Opening the Eyes of Your Heart (Ephesians 1:18) – Study 28

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:12:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 28

The Bible is clear that every person is born with a heart of darkness – cold, calloused, and condemned.

Yet for us to become, live, and grow as Christians, we must allow God to change our hearts, shining forth His light upon us that we might be able to clearly see spiritually.

In this expositional study from Ephesians 1:18, Nathan Johnson examines the heart of Paul’s prayer for God to “enlighten” the eyes of our hearts.

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The Ever Deepening Life of a Believer (Ephesians 1:17) – Study 27

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 27

Are you continually growing deeper in your walk with Christ? Or has it become stagnant, stale, or still?

The Christian life is not a passive hope that we will grow in Christ or eventually look more like Him, rather it is an intentional pursuit of Him.

In short, every believer should experience the reality of an ever-deepening experience into the life of Jesus Christ.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s desire and prayer in Ephesians 1:17 and looks at what it means to have God’s wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Himself … in this ever-increasing life we experience in Christ.

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What Are You Known For? (Ephesians 1:15-16) – Study 26

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:19:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 26

All of us are known for something, the question becomes, what am I known for?

In Ephesians 1:15-16, Paul says that he knows two things about the Church – their faith and their love.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about Paul's declaration in Ephesians 1:15-16 and discusses how we as believers should be known for these two essential characteristics.

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The Tip of the Iceberg (Ephesians 1:13-14) – Study 25

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:20:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 25

The phrase "tip of the iceberg" often refers to the idea that we've only experienced a small part of the whole.

And that is certainly true when it comes to the fullness of the life of Christ.

While the life of Christ indwelling us through His Holy Spirit is absolutely amazing this side of heaven, we must remember that is still only a downpayment of the future inheritance we will have in Him!

What an amazing thought!

When we believe in Christ Jesus and put our faith in Him, we receive the indwelling Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit not only gives us the grace to live out the Christian life, but Paul says that He is the downpayment of the future inheritance in Christ.

In this expositional sermon, we talk about the fact that what we get to experience this side of heaven is merely the tip of the iceberg of all there is … but that we should pursue Jesus Christ with all we are for the rest of our days.

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Why Hearing Truth is Insufficient (Ephesians 1:13) – Study 24

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:22:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 24

Truth is important. In fact, it is the truth that sets us free (see John 8:32).

Yet if all we do is hear the truth, we will actually receive no benefit from it. While hearing the truth is indeed important, we must go beyond mere hearing and actually believe it.

In Ephesians 1:13, Paul declares that yes, you do need to hear the Word of Truth (which is the Gospel of your salvation), but mere listening won't save you.

So while we do need to hear the truth (otherwise how will we know what to believe), let's not presume that just because we have heard the truth, we actually have the truth. There is something more than merely hearing the truth, and in this expositional study of Ephesians 1:13, Nathan Johnson tells you what that is.

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Living According to God's Purpose (Ephesians 1:11-12) – Study 23

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 23

Have you ever had a bad day?

One of those days where nothing goes right, circumstances press you down, and you're not sure whether you'll make it through to the night?

Perhaps it's been longer than a day – financial struggles, family pressures, chaos, circumstances, or things seemingly out of control.

In such circumstances, we tend to forget that Romans 8:28 is still true today – that God is working all things for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

When we as Christians grab a hold of this truth, our lives and perspectives will radically change. God is indeed working all things according to His good purpose in Christ.

In this expositional sermon from Ephesians 1:11-12, Nathan Johnson looks at the idea that we have been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His own will – and shows how though God doesn't cause everything, He is using everything for our sanctification and for the praise of His glory. And knowing this, changes everything.

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Our Great Inheritance as Christians (Ephesians 1:11-12) – Study 22

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 22

You have a GRAND inheritance!

It's not money, land, or a new car … but it's better than all those put together.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:11-12, we examine Paul's statement that IN Christ, we have received an inheritance – and when we understand it, this truth will change our lives.

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The Mysterious Plan for the Fullness of Time (Ephesians 1:9-10) – Study 21

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:01:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 21

As a culture, we are obsessed with time. Everything revolves around the clock.

But in God's economy, everything is to revolve around Jesus Christ. He is the central point, He is the North Star, He is the preeminent focus. And it is the life of Christ which is the essence of the mysterious plan for the fullness of time (God's clock).

Over the past several studies in Ephesians, we have been unpacking the great mystery, hidden from ages and generations. In this study, we look at Ephesians 1:9-10 and examines five aspects which Paul gives concerning this mysterious plan for the fullness of time and how this "mystery" is to be central and foundational for our lives.

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The Mystery Made Known (Ephesians 1:9) – Study 20

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 20

A great mystery, hidden from ages and generations, has now been made known. This mystery isn't known through facts and academics but rather through the embrace of the mystery itself.

In this message, we examine Ephesians 1:9 and discuss what it means to know this grand mystery which has been revealed.

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The Mystery (Ephesians 1:9) – Study 18

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:25:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 18

There is a great mystery, hidden from ages and generations, and God has given us the wisdom and insight in order for us to understand and comprehend it.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:9, Nathan Johnson gives an overview of how Paul talks about the "mystery" in Scripture and then gives clarity as to what it is and how knowing and living in the reality of this mystery will change our lives – for this mystery is "from Him, and through Him, and to Him" for His praise, honor, and glory!

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Living from God's Wisdom and Insight (Ephesians 1:7-8) – Study 17

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:30:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 17

We discussed last time (study 16) that God pours forth and lavishes us with His grace like a Nigerian waterfall.

But Paul states that this grace was lavishly poured forth in all wisdom and insight.

In this expositional study in Ephesians, Nathan Johnson examines this phrase "wisdom and insight" and discusses how essential it is as Christians to live from God's perspective and heart every moment of every day.

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A Superlative Waterfall of Grace (Ephesians 1:7-8) – Study 16

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 01:36:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 16

Superlatives are my favorite types of words. They spice up a sentence and make things over-the-top and grand.

And it seems that Paul the Apostle loved a good superlative as well – for he often used them in reference to the grandeur of Christ or the richness of God's grace.

In this expositional study in the book of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson (NRJohnson) examines Ephesians 1:7-8 and looks at the waterfall of grace that God has lavishly poured upon us in all wisdom and insight.

May we as Christians live under the downpour of God's grace.

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You Are Forgiven and Redeemed in Christ (Ephesians 1:7-8) – Study 15

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:09:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 15

The Bible is clear that we are all sinners and deserve wrath and punishment for our sin. Yet it is also clear that if we, by faith, believe and embrace Jesus Christ as our Savior, we shall experience salvation.

In his list of blessings, Paul declares that we have been forgiven and redeemed in Christ. While Christians often throw around this language of forgiveness and redemption, few of us actually know what it means or how to practically experience this reality in our lives.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:7-8, Nathan Johnson examines this passage and shows how we are blessed because the precious blood of Christ was given for our forgiveness and redemption … and this truth should change every aspect of our lives.

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Experience God's Amazing Grace (Ephesians 1:6) – Study 14

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:29:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 14

John Newton's famous hymn "Amazing Grace" captures the essence of grace itself – it truly IS amazing!

Similarly, Peter tells us that God's grace is "manifold," meaning it is numerous, has many layers, depths, or "folds."

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:6, Nathan Johnson discusses what grace is, why it is so amazing, and how we can practically live with the focus and reality of God's grace in our lives.

Grace is more than pat on the head, a gentle hug, or overlooking our sins – grace is powerful, epic in scope, and the daily need of every Christian to function and live out the Christian life.

Come and experience God's amazing grace.

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Better Than Broadway (Ephesians 1:6) – Study 13

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 20:25:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 13

I love a good musical and have always (secretly) wanted life to somehow break into song and dance spontaneously.

Yet, I've found there is truly something better than a Broadway musical – a Christian's life giving praise and glory to Jesus Christ throughout everything they say, think, and do.

In this expositional study, we dive into Ephesians 1:6 where Paul commissions the church to live unto the praise of God's glory!

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God Has Predestined You For Adoption (Ephesians 1:5) – Study 12

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 01:04:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 12

One of the tremendous blessings we have in Christ Jesus is that through Christ, by the pre-determined decision and purpose of God, we have been adopted as children of God.

As powerful as an illustration adoption in our modern-day is of what God has done for us, Paul's use of the Roman concept of adoption gives a greater depth and clarity to the robust demonstration of God's adoption of us as His children.

In this expositional study, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 1:5 and God's determined purpose to predestine us unto adoption as heirs of the King.

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In Love (Ephesians 1:4-5) – Study 11

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 11

Love.

Biblically, it's more than an emotion or feeling.

Love is a Person (Jesus – see 1 John 4:8, 16) and it's an action (Cross – see Romans 5:8).

Between verses four and five of Ephesians 1, Paul inserts the phrase "in love."

Scholars argue whether the phrase "in love" goes with the statement made in Ephesians 1:4 ("you were chosen before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him IN LOVE") or whether it refers to God's position in predestining us unto adoption in Ephesians 1:5.

In this expositional study in Ephesians, Nathan Johnson discusses this dilemma and gives his conclusion … and in so doing discusses what it means for God to always act from the nature of love and calls us to do the same.

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Holiness Nose-to-Nose (Ephesians 1:4) – Study 10

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:50:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 10

Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:4 that we have been chosen before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless BEFORE HIM.

Interestingly, this statement "before Him" not only reveals our sinful condition but also gives the solution – that the only way we can live holy, blameless lives is to get nose-to-nose with God Himself … for it is in embracing the Holy One that we find ourselves holy.

This is not a call to legalism or to certain activities as much as it is to become different – to have a different nature – which will change everything in our lives.

Join Nathan Johnson in this expositional study in the blessings of God found in Ephesians chapter one.

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Called Unto Holiness (Ephesians 1:4) – Study 09

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 09

God has chosen us before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him.

Yet too many of us don't understand what it means to be holy and blameless.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:4, Nathan Johnson examines these two concepts and discusses three aspects of what it means to be made holy and blameless IN Christ Jesus.

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You Are Chosen! (Ephesians 1:4) – Study 08

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 01:38:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 08

We can easily think of being chosen as the last pick in a game for kids – we line up against the wall, hoping that we won't be the last pick.

But Paul tells us that God has chosen us for Himself even before the foundation of the world.

In other words, you were not his last pick, but rather the thought upon His mind, even before He spoke: "let there be light."

This choosing is both personal and with a divine purpose – to become like the One who chose us.

In this expositional study of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson investigates Ephesians 1:4 and the implications of being chosen by God.

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What Are You Into? (Ephesians 1:3) – Study 07

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 22:50:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 07

The concept of being "In Christ" is a foundational statement throughout all of Scripture, especially Paul's letter to the Ephesians – in fact, the entire book revolves around understanding your position IN Christ.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:3, we examine the phrase "in Christ" found throughout Paul's letters and discuss three aspects of being in Christ that are foundational for the life of a Christian.

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Live from a New Perspective (Ephesians 1:3) – Study 06

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 06

As Christians, we have dual citizenship – we live physically on this earth, but we also dwell in Christ (spiritually) in the heavenly realms.

While both realities are indeed real, we are called to live with a heavenly or spiritual perspective while on this earth.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 1:3, Nathan examines the concept of "heavenly realms," found five times throughout the book of Ephesians and exhorts us to live with a new perspective despite any circumstance, difficulty, trial, or struggle we may face in the physical.

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You Are Blessed (Ephesians 1:3) – Study 05

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 05

God is blessed … and from that state of blessing, He blesses us.

As Paul talks about this incredible reality in Ephesians 1:3, he reminds us that every single blessing God has for us is found in one single place … and that by blessing us, God in turns receives our praise, worship, thanksgiving, and adoration (in short, we declare the greatness of Who He is – "blessing").

In this lesson, Nathan Johnson expounds upon Ephesians 1:3 looking at the three blessing words used in the verse and how we, as Christians, are to live in the blessing of God – you are blessed!

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Introducing Grace and Peace (Ephesians 1:2) – Study 04

Fri, 31 May 2019 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 04

Walk into nearly any church and it won't take long before you hear the words "grace" and "peace" being thrown around – yet most of us don't understand the depths of those two words are.

In Paul's salutation and introduction in Ephesians, he uses the common greeting of his day ("grace" to the Greeks and Romans, and "peace" for the Jews) but packs this phrase with spiritual depth, describing his desire for the Christians in Asia Minor … that they would experience the fullness of God's grace and as a result, His peace in their lives.

In this expositional Bible study of Ephesians 1:1-2, we examine Paul's greeting and his passionate desire that we live with Christ as the center and fullness of our lives.

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Introductions (Ephesians 1:1) – Study 03

Sat, 25 May 2019 23:42:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 03

Though it may sound like a simple introduction, Paul's prologue (or could be called the introduction or salutation) found in Ephesians 1:1-2, sets the foundation for the entire book of Ephesians.

Paul declares that he is an apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will and that he is writing to the saints (the holy set-apart ones who have the life of Christ within) and believers in Ephesus.

In this expositional Bible study, we examine the keywords of this passage and show how Paul argues that our entire lives should be wrapped up and defined by Jesus Christ.

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Overview of the Book of Ephesians – Study 02

Fri, 17 May 2019 23:07:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 02

We are beginning our expositional study in the book of Ephesians.

Before we dive into the book itself, it is important that we understand the context for why Paul wrote Ephesians and gain an overview of the book as a whole.

In this introductory lesson, we walk through Paul's missionary journeys showing why Ephesus was such a strategic location for ministry and then take a cursory view of Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus.

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Experiencing Heart Burn – Study 01

Sun, 12 May 2019 02:25:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 01

Even before we start the relaunch of our expositional Bible study series in the book of Ephesians, we need to lay the groundwork for Bible study and the necessity of having "heart burn" through the Word of God.

On the road to Emmaus, after talking with Jesus, the two disciples looked at each other and proclaimed: "Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?"

There is something powerful when you allow God to reveal truth to you through His Word. We are told that the Word of God is living and active, and when we study it, it is not like studying Shakespeare but rather spending time with the Author Himself. Every Christian should seek to experience "heart burn" as we spend time in the Bible.

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Our Great Inheritance as Christians (Ephesians 1:11-12) – Lesson 21

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 21 (original series)

Paul writes in Ephesians 1:11 that we have received an inheritance.

As Christians, it is not only important to know that we have received an inheritance but actually know what the inheritance is.

As we investigate the first half of Ephesians 1:11-12, you will discover in this lesson the inheritance we have in Jesus Christ and how the Old Testament pointed to this reality even before the Cross.

By its end, you will not only have a grasp on your inheritance as a believer, but you will also know that Jesus desires to be your focus, provision, and life.

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The Mysterious Plan for the Fullness of Time (Ephesians 1:9-10) – Lesson 20

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:36:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 20 (original series)

In the midst of talking about the grand mystery of Scripture, Paul mentions God's plan for the fullness of time. In this lesson, we examine the five aspects related to this mysterious plan and see how Jesus Christ is at the center of it all.

The Deeper Christian Bible Study Series on Ephesians is an in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. These studies will guide you through this life-changing book of the Bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with Jesus, experience the victorious Christian life, and help you build your life around Jesus Christ.

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The Mystery Made Known (Ephesians 1:9) – Lesson 19

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 19 (original series)

We continue to talk about the grand mystery of Scripture which Paul talks about in Ephesians 1:9.

This mystery, focused on the centrality of the preeminence of Jesus Christ and His redemptive work upon the cross, has been made known to us by God.

In this lesson, we discuss what it means for this mystery to be made known to us, and discover that not only is it an extension of God's grace, but it is revealed in a personal way.

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The Mystery in the Old Testament (Ephesians 1:9) – Lesson 18

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 18 (original series)

The mystery Paul talks about in Ephesians 1:9 is focused on the centrality of the preeminence of Jesus Christ.

In this lesson, we discuss how this mystery (Jesus) is seen all throughout the entire Bible and I give 3 of my favorite Christophanies—of how Jesus, the Cross, and the Gospel are hidden in plain sight all over the Old Testament.

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The Mystery (Ephesians 1:9) – Lesson 17

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 03:14:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 17 (original series)

Paul declares there is a great mystery. But what is the mystery and how does it affect our lives? The answer to these two questions become paramount as we discover that this mystery is the central focus to all of Scripture and is to be great focus of our lives.

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Receive the Insight and Wisdom of God (Ephesians 1:7-8) – Lesson 16

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 16 (original series)

God's wisdom and insight is available to you, and you need to receive it.

As we dive further into Ephesians 1:7-8, Paul tells us that one of God's blessings in our lives is that He has given (lavished) us in all wisdom and insight.

This isn't merely some interesting fact or tidbit, this is receiving the ability to understand, grasp, and apply the deep things of God in our lives (ie: His perspective) so that we might be able to live as Christians ought.

And as you might have guessed, this is all found and received in Christ Jesus who is Wisdom itself.

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A Superlative Waterfall of Grace (Ephesians 1:7-8) – Lesson 15

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 15 (original series)

A superlative is a word that conveys the highest quality or degree of something.

And it appears that every time Paul talks about Jesus, he can't help but do so with a bounty of superlatives flowing forth.

In this lesson, we continue to look at Ephesians 1:7-8 and discuss what it means for God to lavish upon us the riches of His grace.

You will discover that everything you need for life and godliness is found in one single place Jesus Christ.

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You are Forgiven and Redeemed! (Ephesians 1:7-8) – Lesson 14

Thu, 24 May 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 14 (original series)

For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. All.

Each of us is marred with sin and defeat yet God did not want to leave us in a heap of sin, He desires purity, righteousness, and holiness.

In episode 14, we dive into Paul's statement in Ephesians 1:7-8 where he declares that God has given us forgiveness and redemption by the riches of God's grace.

You have been forgiven! You are redeemed! Now we are called to live in this "new creation" reality.

Discover what it means to be set free from sin so that you can, in fact, live as God has called you to live IN Christ Jesus.

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God's Amazing Grace (Ephesians 1:6) – Lesson 13

Fri, 18 May 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 13 (original series)

When we behold God's manifold grace, the only description we can use is that it truly is amazing.

No wonder John Newton penned the famous lyrics: "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound."

In Lesson 13 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's statement at the end of Ephesians 1:6 and examine what grace is and what it means for our lives.

You will discover that grace is more than a mere hug of forgiveness that God bestows but is, in reality, the empowerment to live the Christian life as grace finds its fulfillment in the person of Jesus.

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Better Than Broadway (Ephesians 1:6) – Lesson 12

Fri, 04 May 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 12 (original series)

At the end of each of the three blessing sections, the phrase "to the praise of His glory" is used (see Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14).

In Lesson 12 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's statement and discuss what it means to live a life that is better than a Broadway musical a life that is continually declaring forth the praise and majesty of the King of kings and Lord of lords.

This in-depth study focuses primarily on Ephesians 1:6 The Deeper Christian Bible Study Series on Ephesians is an in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

These studies will guide you through this life-changing book of the Bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with Jesus, experience the victorious Christian life, and help you build your life around Jesus Christ.

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Predestined for Adoption (Ephesians 1:5) – Lesson 11

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 11 (original series)

In Lesson 11 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's statement that God has predestined us for adoption as children of the King.

This in-depth study focuses on Ephesians 1:5 and discusses what it means to be "predestined to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will."

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A Life of Love (Ephesians 1:4-5) – Lesson 10

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 10 (original series)

John writes that "God is Love" and it is such love that defines not only the character and nature of God, but is the undercurrent of all He does.

In lesson 10 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's statement that God has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him and He has predestined us for adoption "in love."

This in-depth study focuses on the "love" aspect of God's character and nature and examines what it means in light of Ephesians 1:4-5 and how His love is to also define our lives as Christians.

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Holiness Nose-to-Nose (Ephesians 1:4) – Lesson 09

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 9 (original series)

In Lesson 9 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's statement that God has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him.

This in-depth study focuses on Ephesians 1:4 and discusses the two aspects of what it means to be "before God" and how we can practically live holy and blameless lives as Christians.

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Called Unto Holiness (Ephesians 1:4) – Lesson 08

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 8 (original series)

In Lesson 8 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we continue our study in Paul's statement that God has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be "holy and blameless."

This in-depth study focuses on Ephesians 1:4 and discusses our calling to be holy and blameless, and how that practically affects our lives.

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You Are Chosen! (Ephesians 1:4) – Lesson 07

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 7 (original series)

In Lesson 7 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we discuss what it means for God to have chosen you before the foundation of the world.

This isn't a simple choosing or an afterthought, God has chosen you as His first pick even before He created the heavens and the earth.

This in-depth study focuses on the first part of Ephesians 1:4.

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What Are You Into? (Ephesians 1:3) – Lesson 06

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 6 (original series)

In Lesson 6 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's phrase "In Christ" and discover it truly is the essence and a good definition of Christianity.

Our lives are to be IN Christ and His life is to be IN us. To better understand this concept, we examine three ideas: induction, indwelling, and identity.

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The Heavenly Realms (Ephesians 1:3) – Lesson 05

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 5 (original series)

In Lesson 5 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we discover how every blessing God has for us is contained in the "heavenly realms" in Christ Jesus.

This study continues our focus on Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, in Christ…"

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Every Blessing God Has For You (Ephesians 1:3) – Lesson 04

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 4 (original series)

In Lesson 4 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we discover how every blessing God has for us is found in one single place.

This study focuses on Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, in Christ…"

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Grace and Peace to You (Ephesians 1:2) – Lesson 03

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 3 (original series)

In Lesson 3 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we continue to examine Paul's introduction and greeting in Ephesians 1:1-2 and look specifically at his blessing of "grace and peace to you."

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Paul's Introduction to the Christians in Ephesus (Ephesians 1:1) – Lesson 02

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 2 (original series)

In Lesson 2 of the Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians, we examine Paul's introduction and greeting to the "saints and believers in Ephesus" in Ephesians 1:1-2.

The Deeper Christian Bible Study Series on Ephesians is an in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

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Overview and Outline of Ephesians – Lesson 01

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:00:00 -0600

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Lesson 1 (original series)

The Deeper Christian Bible Study Series on Ephesians is an in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

In this first study, we do a big picture overview of the book of Ephesians and give a simple outline of its contents.

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