Ephesian study #4

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 #4

Ephesians 2:11-22

Memory Verse: I Peter 5:6

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."

I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. 11-12)

A. Saviourless "without Christ." (vs. 11-12)

B. Separated "from the commonwealth of Israel" (outside the community of God*s people according to the covenant rights). (vs. 12)

C. Strangers "from the covenant of promise." (vs. 12)

D. Suffering "enjoying no hope." (vs. 12)

E. Sinking "without God in the world." (vs. 12)

II. Rejoice in Your Present Relationship. (vs. 13-18)

A. Realizing that you have been made near by His blood. (vs. 13-14)

I. By Christ making our peace. (vs. 13-14a)

2. By Christ moving the partition. (vs. 14b)

B. Realizing that you have been made new in His body. (vs. 15.18)

1. A new righteousness. (vs. 15)

2. A new relationship. (vs. 16)

3. A new right. (vs. 17-18)

III. Recognize Your Potential Relationship. (vs. 19-22)

A. Recognize your place in God*s citizenship. (vs. 19a)

B. Recognize your position as God*s children. (vs. 19b)

C. Recognize you are a part of God*s construction. (vs. 20-22)

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