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| Inductive
Studies in Ephesians with Chris Lang |
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Week 5
Summer 2000
Structure: 6:1-4
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER
(which is the first commandment with a promise),
3 SO THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU,
AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE EARTH.
4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,
but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Claim:
Support:
Theology
Define:
Why is "honor" called the first commandment?
Meaning:
Parallels:
Application
Them:
Us:
Structure: 6:5-9
5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh,
with fear and trembling,
in the sincerity of your heart,
as to Christ;
6 not by way of eyeservice,
as men-pleasers,
but as slaves of Christ,
doing the will of God from the heart.
7 With good will render service,
as to the Lord,
and not to men,
8 knowing that whatever good thing each one does,
this he will receive back from the Lord,
whether slave or free.
9 And masters, do the same things to them,
and give up threatening,
knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven,
and there is no partiality with Him.
Claim:
Support:
Theology
Define:
Meaning:
Parallel:
Application
Them:
Us:
Structure: 6:10-20
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
11 Put on the full armor of God,
so that you will be able to stand firm against schemes of the devil.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers,
against the powers,
against the world forces of this darkness,
against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God,
so that you will be able to resist in the evil day,
and having done everything,
to stand firm.
14 Stand firm therefore,
HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH,
and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLT OF RIGHT.,
15 and having shod YR FEET W/ PREP OF GOSPEL OF PEACE;
16 in addition to all,
taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to
extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God.
18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit,
and with this in view,
be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for saints,
19 and pray on my behalf,
that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth,
to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains;
that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly,
as I ought to speak.
Claim:
Support:
Theology
Define:
Is 11:4-5
Is 59:17
Meaning:
Parallel:
Application
Them:
Us:
Worksheet
Passage:
Thesis:
Goal:
State your primary teaching goal in one phrase.
Context:
State the relevant historical, literary, theological context (including OT passages).
Explanation/Support
1.
a.
b
2..
a.b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3.
Relevant antithesis to previous points.
1.
2.
3.
a.
b.
c.
Application:
Introduction:
Finishing touches:
Evaluate and reorganize the material as needed.
Ask yourself how every point contributes to the thesis?
Decide whether to let the outline of your passage dictate your outline or whether you’ll refer back to the passage as needed. What is the author’s logical flow? Does your teaching outline reflect the flow of the passage? Does it need to? Decide when to read the verse that states the central point, or the whole passage if it is short enough.
Themes:
Summing up of all things—in heaven, on earth—in Christ (1:9-10)
Heavens:
Earth:
Election: What does it mean?
Summarizing Ephesians
1-3 Strong Indicative Truths
1:3-14
Praise God for His blessings in Christ
Chose us in Christ
He destined us for adoption
Forgiven by Christ’s blood
Revealed His will to us
Obtained an inheritance in Christ
Sealed with the promised HS
1:15-23
I pray that God give you understanding as you grow
I thank God for you
What is the Hope of calling
What are the riches of yr inheritance
What is the greatness of His power toward us
Same power at work in X Raised
Seated
Given Authority
2:1-10
God made us alive, raised us, and seated us with Christ
Formerly dead
God wants to show His incredible grace
Saved by grace
Created for good works
2:11-22
You are citizen saints of God's household
Remember your past
separate, excluded, strangers, hopeless, godless
Brought near by Christ
He has made peace
God’s growing household
3:1-13
Don’t be discouraged about me. (:13 Conclusion, "Therefore")
Stewardship for Gentiles
Prior mystery:
Fellow heirs, members, sharers in X
Results in God’s glory
by God’s grace
Suffer for your glory
3:14-21
I pray that God would strengthen you
Christ may dwell in your hearts
You might comprehend the incomprehensible love of X
You might be filled w God
Praise God (conclusion of Paul’s prayer!)
4-6 Imperatives based on Indicatives
4:1-16
Walk in a worthy way
Qualities of the Way
Unity of the Way
Diversity of the Way
Unique gifts
Resulting stability and growth
4:17-24
Live according to the new self not the old
The old way is the way of the Gentiles
Futile, Dark, Lifeless
You were schooled in Christ
You were re-created like God
4:25-5:2
Act like God by walking in love
Speak truth
Be angered without sin
Do not steal but labor
Speak edifying words
Don’t grieve Holy Spirit
Put away bitterness
Be kind & forgiving
God forgave you
5:3-14
Do not walk in darkness but light
No room for immorality among God’s people
Immoral will not inherit KOG
Learn to please God
Expose what is evil
Light illumines darkness
5:15-21
Walk with care
Walk Wisely
Steward of time
Understanding God’s Will
Filled with Spirit
Don’t be filled with alcohol
Speaking to edify
Giving thanks
Submitting5:22-33
Love your wife and respect your husband
Wives submit as to Christ
Marital headship like church and Christ
Husbands love as Christ
Christ died for church
To sanctify her
To glorify her
Love as yourself
6:1-4
Children obey; fathers discipline and instruct (:1,4 Imperatives)
Honor your father and mother (:2-3 Quotation)
You will prosper
and live long
6:5-9
Obey your masters
With respect
With Sincerity
As you would Christ
Not in appearances only
As slaves to Christ
With good will
Knowing you will receive yr service back from Christ
Masters also serve willingly
6:10-20
Be strong in God’s strength
Put on God’s armor
The war is spiritual
Stand firm
Having put on truth
Righteousness
Gospel preparation
Faith
Salvation
Word of God
Pray always
Persevere for the saints
Pray for my boldness
