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Roger Chen - Ephesians
3 Aspects of Theft that Highlight the Dignity of Work 1. The Reality of Stealing "He who steals must steal no longer" 2. The Reversal of Stealing "but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good" 3. The Repentance of Stealing "so that he will have something to share with one who has need"
3 Clarifications of the Christian's Anger 1. The Commands of Anger, v. 26a 2. The Constraint of Anger, v. 26b 3. The Consequence of Anger, v. 27
The LORD's peace 1. begins with the LORD & His Word, v. 1 2. requires true faith, repentance, & sacrifice, vv. 2-16 3. reveals the wonder & greatness of His compassion & salvation, v. 17
4 Details of Biblical Truth-Telling 1. The Cause (Therefore) 2. The Condition (laying aside falsehood) 3. The Command (speak truth each one of you) 4. The Context (with his neighbor, for we are members of one another)
Roger Chen - Q&A
4 Reminders About the New Man 1. Remember the Truth About Jesus, vv. 20-21 2. Remember the Reality of the Old Man, v. 22 3. Remember the Responsibility of Renewal, v. 23 4. Remember the Likeness of the New Man, v. 24
2 Descriptions of the Old Man 1. Unnecessary, v. 17a 2. Unrighteous, vv. 17b-19
Main proposition: Our path to sin and shame originates in our lack of trust in the goodness of God's word. 1. Serpent vv. 1-5 a. We can be tempted to question God's word v. 1 b. We can be tempted to alter God's word vv. 2-3 c. We can be tempted to deny God's word v. 4 d. We can be tempted to disobey God's word v. 5 2. Sin v. 6 3. Shame vv. 7-13 a. Shame hides v. 8 b. Shame fears vv. 9-10 c. Shame blames vv. 11-13
Two observations about saving faith that help us appreciate God's saving grace more. 1. Saving Faith is Simple (v.25–28) 2. Saving Faith is Evident (v.29–37)
1. Learn How Behave (v. 3) a. Being Reverent b. Being Silent c. Being Sober d. Being Helpful 2. Learn How to Model (v. 4-5) a. In their Relationships b. In their Walk c. In their Dominion
3 Signs that Unity is Being Accomplished 1. Doctrinal Discernment, v. 14 2. Christlike Conformity, v. 15 3. Edifying Engagement, v. 16
3 Phases of God's Plan for Unity in the Church 1. The Grace of Unity, v. 11 2. The Growth of Unity, v. 12 3. The Goal of Unity, v. 13
4 Incentives to Promote Unity Through Service 1. The Assurance of Spiritual Gifts, v. 7a (But to each one of us grace was given) 2. The Assortment of Spiritual Gifts, v. 7b (according to the measure) 3. The Administration of Spiritual Gifts, v. 7c (of Christ's gift) 4. The Accomplishment of Spiritual Gifts, vv. 8-10
Roger Chen - Ephesians
3 Roles of Every Christian to Ensure Unity in the Church 1. The Conduct of Faith, v. 1 2. The Character of Forbearance, v. 2 3. The Call of Fellowship, v. 3
3 Meditations on God's Power for Biblical Prayer 1. God's Power is Inexhaustible, v. 20a 2. God's Purpose is Intimate, v. 20b 3. God's Praise is Infinite, v. 21
3 Truths to Remember in the Inner Man 1. The Dependence on Christ's Love, v. 17b 2. The Depth of Christ's Love, vv. 18-19a 3. The Duty from Christ's Love, v. 19b