Ephesians Studies #2

Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are

"Preach The Word"

Studies In Ephesians #2

Ephesians 1:15-23

Memory Verse: Romans 8:16

"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."

I. The Truth of the Revelation of Christ. (vs. 15-19)

A. Paul had an interest in them. (vs. 15-16)

1. He prayed for them. (vs. 15-16)

2. He petitioned for them. (vs. 16, cf 17-19)

B. Paul was an intercessor for them. (vs. 17-19)

1. He prayed that God*s purpose might be revealed to them. (vs. 17.18)

2. He prayed that God*s power might be recognized by them. (vs. 19)

II. The Triumph of the Resurrection of Christ. (vs. 20-21)

A. The resurrection manifested God*s power through Christ. (vs. 20)

1. His power was wrought in Christ. (vs. 20a)

2. His power was a wonder of creation. (vs.20a)

B. The resurrection manifested God*s positioning of Christ. (vs. 20b-21)

1. Raised to a position of prominence. (vs. 20b)

2. Raised to a position of power. (vs. 21)

III. The Telling of the Exaltation of Christ. (vs. 22-23)

A. How He is exalted in His creation. (vs. 22)

1. He is superior over creation. (vs. 22)

2 He is the Supreme One over creation. (vs. 22)

B How He is exalted in His church. (vs. 23)

1 He is the Supreme One of His church. (vs. 23)

2 He is the Sufficient One to His church. (vs. 23)

Study From Dr. Max Alderman
Bible Baptist Church- Statesboro, GA-USA

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