Sit, Walk, StandUnderstanding Your Life From the Book of Ephesians

Part One

Sit, Walk, Stand

• Overview of Ephesians– The Reason Behind the Title– The History of Ephesians– The Purpose of Ephesians

• The Three Parts of Ephesians– Seated in the Heavenly Places– Walk Worthy of Your Calling– Stand Against the Devil

Overview of theBook of Ephesians

The Reason Behind the Course Title

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• Reason for the Course Title– An influential book written with the same title by a

Chinese Christian named Watchman Nee, described a Christian's progress and position once they became believers in Jesus Christ. His book is based on the letter to the Ephesians– As an outline of the book of Ephesians, the title Sit,

Walk, Stand summarizes the major elements of the course

Overview of theBook of Ephesians

History of the Letter to the Ephesians

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• History of the Book of Ephesians– Written by the apostle Paul, around 60-62 AD while

in prison, this letter was meant to be circulated among the churches within the city of Ephesus– The city of Ephesus was a major business and

religious hub, making the practice of magic and idol worship central and therefore linked to all businesses that took place in the city.

Overview of theBook of EphesiansPurpose of the Book of Ephesians

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• Purpose of the Book of Ephesians– Due to the language and content of the letter, it is

believed that the Ephesian letter was written as a document to explain the development and practical application of a believer's faith in Christ and not address a specific problem within the churches– The Ephesian letter was therefore meant to be

circulated among the various churches within the city of Ephesus

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Seated In The Heavenlies

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• Seated in the Heavenlies– Chapters one through three gives a detailed

explanation of what a believer in Christ has and why he or she has it.– Chapter one begins with Paul's greeting which

emphasizes that he is an apostle by God's will (His desire, choice and action)– He then proclaims in summary what has been given

to the Ephesian Christians

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The Ephesian Christians have been given

The Holy Spirit (Grace and Peace two attributes of the Holy Spirit)

from

God the Father and from

The Lord Jesus Christ [The Messiah]

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The Christian is then given an account of what God the Father did:• Blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly

places in Christ• He chose us in Christ before the foundation

[creation] of the world• He determined that we would be holy and without

blame before Him• He loved us• Took action based on the good pleasure of His

will for the praise of the glory of His grace

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The Christian is then given an account of what God the Father did:• He predestined us• He adopted us by Jesus Christ• Made us accepted in Jesus Christ• He raised Jesus Christ from the dead• He at His own right hand in heavenly places• He placed Jesus Christ far above all things in this

world and in world to come

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The Christian is then given an account of what God the Father did:• He put everything under Jesus Christ's feet• Made Jesus Christ head over all things to the

church (which is the body of Christ and His fullness)• He made believers alive with Jesus Christ who

were dead (in trespasses and sins)• He made believers sit together in Jesus Christ in

heavenly places

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The Christian is then given an account of what believers have in Jesus Christ* :• In Jesus Christ, believers are created for good

works• In Jesus Christ, God the Father shows His

kindness toward believers• In Jesus Christ, believers are acceptable to the

Father• In Jesus Christ, believers are part of the

commonwealth of Israel

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The Christian is then given an account ofwhat believers have in Jesus Christ* :

• In Jesus Christ, believers are included with the covenants of promise • In Jesus Christ, believers have hope in the world• In Jesus Christ, believers are at peace with and are

reconciled with God the Father• In Jesus Christ, believers are brought near to God

the Father

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The Christian is then given an account of what believers in Jesus Christ have:• In Jesus Christ, believers are fellow-citizens and

part of the household of God• In Jesus Christ, believers are built upon the

foundation of the apostles and prophets and Jesus Christ Himself• In Jesus Christ, believers are a habitation of God

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The Christian is then given an account of what believers have in and through the Holy Spirit:• The Holy Spirit seals believers• The Holy Spirit is a fulfilment of a promise made by

both God the Father and God the Son• The Holy Spirit is the assurance of our inheritance• The Holy Spirit gives believers access to God the

Father• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be God's

dwelling place

Overview of theBook of Ephesians

Questions

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What are three things that God did in the life of a believer?• _____________________________________

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What are three reasons that God what He did in the life of a believer?

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List three things that believers have in Jesus Christ.

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What is the role of the blood of Jesus Christ in the life of a believer? (Based on Ephesians part 1)

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List three of the duties of the Holy Spirit

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Briefly describe how each person of the Godhead plays a part in the redemption of a believer. (Based on Ephesians part 1)

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What is the believer's role in their redemption? (Based on Ephesians part 1)

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