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Ephesians 1:13-14 – Sealed with the Holy Spirit

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  • Klaas Stam

What does Paul mean in Ephesians 1:13, 14 when he speaks about being sealed with the Holy Spirit? Is this sealing only for some Christians? This article discusses these verses in an attempt to answer the question.

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The Glory of God in Salvation

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  • Eryl Davies

This article contains four speeches that discuss the glory of God in salvation, through the lens of Ephesians 1:3–19 and Ephesians 2:1–10.

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The Danger of "Fast Food" Conversation

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  • Julie Lowe

Can you guess what “fast food” conversations look like? This article talks about the tendency in family life to limit conversation to what is necessary, and about the rarity of offering something that edifies. It reflects on Ephesians 4:29, calling for conversations to reflect how Christ relates to us.

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Ephesians 1:3-8

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  • R. Dean Anderson

This article gives an exegetical analysis of Ephesians 1:3-8, pointing to the wonder of God's election.

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Ephesians – Introduction to Ephesians

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  • Frank Thielman

This chapter forms an introduction to the letter to the Ephesians. Introductory matters addressed are its authorship, the literary character of the letter, the recipients, the date and setting of Ephesians in Paul’s career, the circumstances that prompted Ephesians, and its structure.

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Ephesians 1:1-14 – The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 1:1-14.

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Ephesians 1:15-23 – Prayer That Christians May Realize God's Purpose and Power

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 1:15-23.

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God's Eternal Purpose

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  • Andrew Borland

This article reflects on one theme found in the letter to the Ephesians: the eternal purpose of God. God is the One who works all things according to the counsel of his own will. The article also observes the many references to time in the letter.

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Inheritance in Paul and Ephesians

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  • D. R. Denton

This article examines the apostle Paul's use of the theme "inheritance" (kleronomai word group) in Ephesians and his other letters, to support a confirmation of Pauline authorship.

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Chosen in Christ – Grace and Peace to You (Ephesians 1:1-2)

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  • Richard D. Phillips

Chapter 1 is an exposition of Ephesians 1:1-2. The author explores Paul’s apostleship, and the significance of peace with God and receiving grace from God.

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The Christian's War against Satan

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Looking at Ephesians 6:11-12 this article shows that a Christian in warfare against Satan can only rely on Christ, the defense armour God has provided, and the sword of the Spirit.

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Ephesians 1:15-23, Prayer that Christians May Realize God's Purpose and Power

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 1:15-23

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Ephesians 1:1-14, The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 1:1-14.

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Ephesians 1:1-14 - Our Glorious Redemption

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  • Henry vanderKam

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:1-14.

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Ephesians 1:15-23 - The Wealth of Believers

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  • Henry vanderKam

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 1:15-23.

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Ephesians 1:21 – The Power of the Ascended Christ

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  • Dirk Poppe

This article on Ephesians 1:21 is about the power of the ascended Christ, a power he uses for our benefit.

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Ephesians 1:4 - Elected unto Holiness

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Ephesians 1:4 is about election and the purpose of election.

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Ephesians 1:19-20 - Knowing Christ's Power in Us

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Ephesians 1:19-20 is about the power of God in us.

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Access by One Spirit

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  • John MacSween

This is an exposition of Ephesians 2:18, showing that through Christ by the Holy Spirit the believer has access to the Father.

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Ephesians 2:1-10 – Salvation of Individuals by Grace

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 2:1-10.

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Ephesians 2:11-22 – Reconciliation in Christ and the Mystery of Unity in Christ

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 2:11-22.

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Ephesians 2:14-16: A History of Recent Interpretation

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  • Michael S. Moore

This article critically reflects upon recent studies done on Ephesians 2:14-16.

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Ephesians 2:11-22, Reconciliation in Christ and the Mystery of Unity in Christ

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 2:11-22.

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Ephesians 2:1-10, Salvation of Individuals by Grace

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 2:1-10.

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Is the Old Man Dead?

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  • John W. Keddie

Looking at Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22-24, and Colossians 3:9-10, this article shows that the old man should not be confused with indwelling sin. In Christ the old man is dead and the Christian has become the new man.

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Ephesians 2:19 - Of Siblings and Separations: God’s Household

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

This article on Ephesians 2:19 is about church unity and separation in the church.

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Ephesians 2:1-10 - Salvation is of the Lord

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 2:1-10.

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Ephesians 2:11-17 - Jew and Gentile Brought Together

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 2:11-17.

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Ephesians 2:19-22 - Jew and Gentile - Fellow Citizens

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 2:19-22.

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Ephesians 6:17 - Protect your Mind, your Heart, your Salvation

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  • David vander Meer

This is a basic article on Ephesians 6:17, and how we have to protect our mind and heart from evil.

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Ephesians 3:14-16 - Paul’s Prayer

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  • R. Dean Anderson

This article on Ephesians 3:14-16 is about praying for the strength of the Spirit.

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Ephesians 3:1-13 – Revelation of God's Wisdom through the Church

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 3:1-13.

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Ephesians 3:14-21 – Prayer for a Deeper Experience of God's Fullness

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 3:14-21.

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Gracious Candor: A Tutorial in Speaking Truth in Love

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  • Heath Lambert

In Ephesians 4:15 Christians are commanded to speak the truth in love. How can we do that? This article unpacks seven ways.

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Ephesians 4:30 – Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit

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  • Tim Challies

Can God experience sorrow? What does the phrase, "Do not grieve the Spirit," as we read it in Ephesians 4:30, mean? Let the article explain.

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"Equipping" Ministry in Ephesians 4?

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  • T. David Gordon

Can the function of the ordained ministry be reduced to "equipping saints" for service? Ephesians 4:11-12 is often read in that way. The question is therefore whether Ephesians 4:12 teaches that the "ministry of the Church" is done by the "saints" and the only distinctive role of the officers is to equip the saints for such service. The article, through a presentation of a translation and exegesis of these verses in context, argues against such a view.

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Spiritual Warfare

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  • Rob Ventura, Brian Borgman

This article looks at Ephesians 6:10-20, pointing out that the Christian life is a life of battle. Spiritual warfare can only be fought by depending on God through the armour he provides.

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Thank God for the Genitive

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  • Robert H. Countess

In this paper the author considers the function of the genitive construction in Ephesians 2:8-10.

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Ephesians 3:14-21, Prayer for a Deeper Experience of God's Fullness

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 3:14-21.

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Ephesians 3:1-13, Revelation of God's Wisdom through the Church

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 3:1-13.

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Works Religion

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  • Rob A. Schouten

From Ephesians 2:10 this article shows that Christian are not saved by good works, but are saved for good works.

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Ephesians 3:14-19 - The Christian Life in a Prayer from Paul

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  • Mark J. Larson

This article on Ephesians 3:14-19 is about the prayer of Paul. The author also discusses grace, love, and the fullness of God as fundamental aspects of the Christian life.

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Ephesians 3:10 - Teaching Angels

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  • Terry Worthan

This article on Ephesians 3:10 shows that the meeting of God's people in church serves to teach also the angels. Through the church the manifold wisdom of God's grace and mercy is revealed to the angels.

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Ephesians 3:8 - The Grand End of Ministry

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  • John W. Keddie

his article is about the preacher, the primacy of preaching and the message. The author discusses Ephesians 3:8.

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Ephesians 3:1-13 - Paul Makes Known the Mystery of Redemption

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 3:1-13.

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Ephesians 3:14-21 - Paul's Prayer for the Ephesian Church

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 3:14-21.

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Three Trademarks of a Growing, Healthy Friendship

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  • Paul David Tripp

Are you in a healthy or unhealthy relationship? How do you know if your relationship is healthy? From Ephesians 4:1-7 there are three trademarks of a healthy relationship.

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Seven Trademarks of an Unhealthy Friendship

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  • Paul David Tripp

Are you in an unhealthy or a healthy relationship? How do you know if your relationship is unhealthy? From Ephesians 4:17-32 there are seven trademarks of an unhealthy relationship.

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Equip, Don't Enable

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  • Micah Fries

Why is proper leadership important for the church? From Ephesians 4:11-13 this article explains that church leaders are Christ's gift to the church, and are responsible to equip believers. Where good leadership is given, Christ is glorified.

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Ephesians 4:25-32 – Reflect Christ, Deflect Satan

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  • Brandon D. Smith

Christians are transformed into being like Christ. They are called to put off the old nature and put on the new nature. This article looks at Ephesians 4:25-32 to show what this transformation entails.

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Ephesians 4:30 – Grieving the Spirit

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  • A. N. Hendriks

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 4:30, on grieving the Spirit.

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Ephesians 4:1-16 – Unity and Maturity in the Church

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 4:1-16.

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Ephesians 4:17-32 – Renewal of Personal Life

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 4:17-32.

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Ephesians 4:30 – Grieving the Holy Spirit

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  • Klaas Stam

This article discusses what it means to grieve the Holy Spirit, according to Ephesians 4:30.

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Ephesians 4:30 – “Grieve Not”

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

Sin grieves the Holy Spirit, for it works contrary to the work of the Spirit. This article shows you how this is so by looking at the sins that grieve the Holy Spirit, from Ephesians 4:30.

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Ephesians 4:26 – Be Ye Angry and Sin Not

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  • Arie DenHartog

From Ephesians 4:26 this article shows the nature of holy anger over against sinful anger.

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Ephesians 4:11-13 – Every Christian a Minister

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  • Eric Davis

This article explains how the task of ministry involves all members of the local church. It takes its cue from Ephesians 4:11-13.

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Nine Reasons Pastors Fail to Equip the Saints for Minisitry

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  • Eric McKiddie

Equipping the saints is a phrase every church knows, from Ephesians 4. Yet putting this into practice in the local church is the challenge? This article considers nine reasons why this might not be happening—three relating to pastors, three to church members, and three to both.

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Ephesians 4:31 – Destroying Every Form of Bitterness in Us

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  • Al Baker

This article discusses Ephesians 4:31, which pictures a downward spiral in relationship, one that begins with bitterness and ends with malice.

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Paul's Use of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8

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  • Gary V. Smith

The author argues that Paul makes use of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8. He notes the problems that are raised by Paul's use of the Psalm, the meaning of Psalm 68:18, and the exegetical principles Paul used when he referred to the psalm.

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Ephesians 4:17-32, Renewal of Personal Life

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 4:17-32.

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Ephesians 4:1-16, Unity and Maturity in the Church

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 4:1-16.

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Ephesians 4:10-13 – The King in Residence The Ascension Message in Ephesians 4:10-13

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  • Sjirk Bajema

The ascension shows that Jesus is King. He brings order and establishes his rule through the word. This is what this article shows from Ephesians 4:10-13.

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Ephesians 4:25-32 - Specific Admonitions to the Ephesians

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a study of Ephesians 4:25-32.

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Ephesians 4:17-24 - The Contrast Between the Believer's and Unbeliever's Life

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 4:17-24.

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Ephesians 4:1-16 – The Unity and Growth of the Church

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 4:1-16.

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Ephesians 4:30 - Grieve Not the Spirit

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Ephesians 4:30 is about the sealing of the Holy Spirit and the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

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Ephesians 5:16 - Use of Time

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  • H. Polinder

This article discusses the words of Ephesians 5:16, “making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”

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What Does It Mean to Submit to One Another in Ephesians 5?

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  • Daniel Darling

What is the meaning of the apostle Paul's language of "submit to one another" in Ephesians 5:20-21? This article explains that Paul is exhorting us to mutual submission, as an act of reverence to Christ and as evidence of the work of his grace in our hearts.

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Ten Things You Should Know about the Filling of the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18

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  • Sam Storms

We are commanded in Ephesians 5:18 to be filled with the Spirit. What does this mean? Here are ten things you need to know on the matter.

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Mastering Submission Six secrets about what the Bible really teaches

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  • Kevin A. Miller

This article explains from Ephesians 5:21 that submission is personal, spiritual, mutual, beneficial, practical, and countercultural.

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Ephesians 5:18 – To Be Filled with the Spirit

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  • A. N. Hendriks

This article provides an exposition of Ephesians 5:18, the exhortation to be filled with the Spirit.

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Ephesians 5:25-30 – An Appeal to Married Christian Men to Submit to Their Wives by Loving Them

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article is a sermon on Ephesians 5:25-30, about the task of men in marriage.

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Ephesians 5:22-24 – An Appeal to Married Christian Women to Know Their God-Given Position

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article is a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-24, about the position of women in marriage.

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Ephesians 5:1-21 – Walking in Love and Light

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 5:1-21.

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Ephesians 5:22-6:9 – God-Honouring Relationships

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 5:22-Ephesians 6:9.

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Ephesians 5:18 – Filled with the Holy Spirit

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  • Klaas Stam

This article discusses what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit, according to Ephesians 5:18.

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Ephesians 5:18-20 and Mealtime Propriety

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  • Peter W. Gosnell

Ephesians 5:18 contrasts drunkenness with fullness with the Spirit. This essay explores behavioural patterns followed at various Greco-Roman convivial gatherings. Accordingly, the present study suggests that the statements of Ephesians 5:18-20, and ultimately others made throughout the moral teaching in Ephesians, simply reflect the writer's assumption that his readers regularly gathered in a mealtime context.

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Being the Fullness of God in Christ by the Spirit: Ephesians 5:18 in Its Epistolary Setting

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  • Timothy G. Gombis

What is the fullness of the Spirit referred to by Paul in Ephesians 5:18? Often this text is read in terms of the empowerment of individual believers for discipleship and ministry, and this leads to difficulties in relating the text to its immediate literary context.

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Ephesians 5:25 – 4 Marks of a Godly Husband's Love

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  • Tim Challies

According to Ephesians 5:25 a godly husband is characterized by his love. This article explains the kind of love the Bible refers to.

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Ephesians 5:22-23 – One Flesh – The Profound Mystery

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  • Paul Yeulett

This article discusses Scripture's teaching on marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33.

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A Radically New Humanity: The Function of the Haustafel in Ephesians

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  • Timothy G. Gombis

Ephesians is mainly concerned with the internal life of new Christian communities. Gombis focuses in his investigation on the function of the haustafel in Ephesians 5. Gombis argues that Paul is laying out a manifesto for the new humanity in the haustafel in 5:22-6:9.

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Ephesians 5:33 – Let the Wife See She Respects Her Husband

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  • Tim Challies

What does Ephesians 5:33 mean in saying that the wife must respect her husband? This article explains that this text must be understood in the context of leadership and submission. It explains ways of showing respect.

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Ephesians 5:18 – Filled with the Spirit

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  • Donald C. Macaskill

From Ephesians 5:18 this article explains the characteristics of a life filled with the Spirit.

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Ephesians 5:25 – Christ's Love for His Church

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 5:25, which speaks of the love of Christ for the church.

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Ephesians 5:22-24 – Wives Submit to Their Husbands

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Paul's word to wives in Ephesians 5:22-24.

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Ephesians 5:22-24 – Wives and Their Husbands

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 5:22-24.

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Paul's Mystery in Ephesians 3

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  • W. Harold Mare

Does Paul's teaching in Ephesians 3 concerning "mystery" conflict with the Reformed confessions' view of the unity of the covenant of grace? The purpose of the author is to survey the meaning of the word "musterion" in secular and Jewish literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the writings of the Apostle Paul.

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Ephesians 5:22-6:9, God-Honouring Relationships

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 5:22-Ephesians 6:9.

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Ephesians 5:1-21, Walking in Love and Light

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 5:1-21.

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Ephesians 5:15-21 - Living Wisely

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 5:15-21.

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Ephesians 5:1-14 - Imitators of God

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Ephesians 5:1-14.

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Ephesians 5:1-2 – Don’t Be Yourself

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  • Hank VanderWoerd

This article on Ephesians 5:1-2 is about being imitators of Christ.

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Ephesians 5:32 - The Mystery of Christ and the Church: Head and Body, “One Flesh”

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger

Ephesians 5:22–33 is an important passage in debates on headship and submission in marriage. An important aspect of this passage that has not received the attention it deserves, however, is the reference to a “great mystery” (Ephesians 5:32). The term "mystery" occurs consistently throughout Ephesians. An understanding of Paul’s use of the term can help in the understanding of marriage according to Ephesians 5:22–33.

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Ephesians 5:17-18 - Be Filled with the Spirit and Not with Spirits!

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  • Walter Geurts

In the article on Ephesians 5:17-18 the author focuses on being filled with the Spirit in contrast to enslaving ourselves to alcohol. He also talks about self-control, drunkenness, drugs, and the dangers of other addictions.

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Ephesians 5:15-17 - Time Management

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  • Jan Huijgen

This article on Ephesians 5:15-17 is about the way we look at time and use the time God has given us.

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Ephesians 5:32 - Marriage Is More Than It Appears

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  • Paul Aasman

This article on Ephesians 5:32 is about the deeper meaning of marriage, namely, marriage as an image of the union between Christ and his church.

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Ephesians 5:21-32 – Headship and Submission

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the relationship between man and woman in marriage. From Ephesians 5:21-32 the author shows what is means that marriage is a relationship of love, and what the headship and submission of man and wife entails.

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Ephesians 6:17 – What Is the Helmet of Salvation?

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  • John MacArthur

Christians are expected to put on the helmet of salvation for their engagement in spiritual warfare. What is the helmet of salvation and why is it important? The article explains from Ephesians 6:17.

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Ephesians 6:10-20 – The Christian Warfare

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  • William MacLeod

From conversion the Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare. Just like in war, the Christian must know the enemy and his strategies, build resistance and put on the armour. This article shows how this is explained from Ephesians 6:10-20.

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