Just as children imitate their parents, we are called to imitate god. The armor of god sermon by bob briggs, ephesians 6. The active role of the church is not altogether surprising, given the writer s previous indication that god has raised us up with christ and seated us with him in the heavenly places 2. The mystery weapon in ephesians 6 ephesians 6 6 children, obey your parents in the lord. Irving jensens chart of ephesians and then ephesians 46 goto page 63 ephesians. For the christian to stand strong, and to understand how the devil is out to get himher is very important. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. That it may be, well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Before reflecting on the text of ephesians we need to look at the question of authorship. Godly leadership god gives grace to be leaders in his church. I highly recommend the short video from which i have quoted which you can view here.
There is a phrase that is used to describe someone who is anxious and eager to handle a situation. As if that werent breathtaking enough, ephesians 3. The purpose of the church is to submit to god s battle plan for victory. Tonight i want to speak concerning the armor of god that is found in ephesians 6. Stanley as he walks through the principles the apostle paul taught in this encouraging epistle. As a nation we reflect upon our beginnings, and the part that god played in our beginnings. Clearly paul does not intend this passage in ephesians to be an exhaustive list of functions in the lord s church.
That phrase echoes one of paul s major themes in ephesians. I will treasure the truths lloydjones expounds on in his book, which is really a collection of his sermons based on the passage of ephesians 6. Lord s day evening, december 31, 2017 place preached. Each of the 31 messages, divided into five volumes, will bring you closer to understanding what it means to live in christ and how that knowledge ought to direct your every. In this case, the armor of god is not at all passive. Sermons from ephesians walking together in unity 4. May we stand firm with this strategy best described from an acrostic of the word stand.
February 8, 2018 blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the. He has one last practical suggestion for his readers vv. James fordyce, dd 17201 october 1796, was a scottish presbyterian minister and poet. This thanksgiving has been observed in the midst of another national crisis. Call to worship ask what i should give you, god invited young king solomon in a dream. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. If you think back to what weve already seen in this great letter from paul to the churches in asia minor, you will remember that paul has laid out in great detail what it means to be in christ in ch. Timothy, a native of lystra, was probably converted on paul s first preaching journey acts 14. In these verses paul is bringing his letter to a close. In the remaining three chapters of this epistle, paul will focus on duty, i.
I went up on podium with tshirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday a week ago last wednesday was my birthday. The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. The reason for this urgent instruction is the nature of the christian s opponent in spiritual warfare. Ephesians was composed during paul s stay in caesarea. Paul s address to the ephesian elders is a shining page even in the new testament p. We also have a selection of articles on how to preach, and we have over 650 sermons by cecil hutson. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind god s word using john gill s exposition of the bible. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission.
By the time of paul s second preaching journey, he was well spoken of by the brethren at lystra and iconium acts 16. Loving wisely childrens sermon, illustration, preaching. Would that i had died instead of you, o absalom, my son, my son. This following story is told by leroy eims about the time when he was serving in the marines in the south pacific during world war ii. Sermon, which is the third on the sixth chapter, in sermons on the epistle to the ephesians. What unrequested gift do you suppose god might give you that you also need. We have many audio gospel sermons available in mp3 format. Thus, we know where god is bringing the world, because god has revealed that grace in christ. We feel the price was paid when jesus died on the cross. In the sermon you that heard here last sunday entitled the master builder s blueprint, we considered what makes a local church a true church of god. Now, although this is a battle cry for all christian soldiers, it s not just something to get the blood pumping. That ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. David pours out his emotions as he mourns his loss a reaction that any parent can identify with. This is the remembrance that paul calls us to do this week in our text of ephesians 2.
Feb 09, 2018 february 8, 2018 blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. As we will see as we look carefully at this verse today, it is a battle cry that is not just. The book of ephesians allan turners personal website. Ephesians 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Sermons on ephesians ephesians central church of christ.
The sermons, bulletin articles and bible studies published in this website are from sound members of the church of christ and are free to everyone. This week s lectionary text from the hebrew scriptures brings us david s heartwrenching lament over the death of his son. Contextual overview 10 finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might. The purpose for writing this letter paul does not write this letter to the ephesians to rebuke them for any irregularity of conduct, like he does the corinthians, nor for any perversion of the gospel, as he does the galatians. Robert pushed the rest of the lunch over to one side of the hospital tray. I am indebted to peter rollins for his excellent insights into the need for church to be a place where we consult our suffering. Aug 25, 20 the mystery weapon in ephesians 6 allowfullscreen ephesians 6 6 children, obey your parents in the lord. Instead, a christian s self portrait ought to be based on his or her personal, intimate relationship with jesus christ. To the praise of the glory of his grace the grace of god manifestly appears in the predestination of men to adoption. Feb, 2017 pastor peter frey continues our series in ephesians with encouragement to stand firm in the realities of the gospel. For three chapters, paul has dealt with doctrine in which he has described both. Perry stone teaches on ephesians 6 thy word is a lamp. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. The spiritual blessings that have come to us are the work of all three members of the trinity. We saw that there are 5 marks which must be present in a church to identify it as a true church that is built according to the master builder s blueprint. We do all kinds of crazy tricks to get ourselves to remember the tiniest thing. Discover your true identity by studying the book of ephesians with dr. For the word of god is living and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts of intents of the heart. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. Dec 27, 2015 if youll remember from last week, paul called us in ephesians chapter 5, verses 1 through 6, to imitate god and walk in love, giving ourselves up for god and others. Since he made his first appearance upon the pages of the bible, the devil has been in the business of lying, slandering and accusing the people of god, gen. Paul s letter to the ephesians is as carefully structured as that great temple of diana, and it contains greater beauty and wealth.
Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. Their role is to equip others to do god s work, to build up the body of christ and to help them mature in jesus. The imperative also calls for us to be strong in the strength of his might. April 6, 2014 after spending the first three chapters of ephesians focusing on the christian s position in christ and the calling that the church has received through the person and work of christ, the apostle paul. Scoobydoo and his cartoon friends would come early every saturday morning growing up in new ulm, mn so when i heard my mother s voice cheerfully call out, rise n shine, sleepyhead. He is best known for his collection of sermons published in 1766 as sermons for young women, popularly known as fordyce s sermons. This content is part of a series making god smile 3 of 8 series. Zion chapel, grand rapids, michigan, usa finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. And paul reminded us that we cant imitate him and walk in love as long as immorality.
To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed. For the christian to stand strong, and to understand how the. A collection of sermons on book of ephesians chapter 6 by dr. The epistle to the ephesians walking together in unity 4. The preaching of christ is the whip that flogs the devil. Solomon asked god to give him an understanding mind able to discern good from evil. The first three chapters are about what we have as christians, and the final three chapters. It s offensive posturing that obrien explains, involve s carrying the attack into enemy territory, of plundering satan s kingdom by announcing the promise of divine rescue to captives in the realm of. They are called gifts to the body of christ in the book of ephesians. Please feel free to use any of the content found within this website for the spreading of the gospel to all. On this web site, you will find s of pages of detailed class notes and 100 s of hours of audio lessons on a variety of bible books and bible subjects. Finally, my brethren the word finally reveals that this is paul s final section of his letter to the ephesians. Ephesians 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. This is why this section begins by laying out several sermon ingredients that will be used to prepare a nutritious and appealing message.
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