How this motive sweetens, sanctifies, ennobles work. The lords mastership, for they are the servants of christ, and are doing service as to the lord, and not to men. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. So far, we have talked about the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness in ephesians 6. Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition for some interpreters, the reference in 2 timothy 4. Therefore put on the full armor of god, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand. The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. Verse 15 says, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Disciple for life smallgroup bible studies include a daily reading plan for each week. Making time in a busy schedule to focus on god through his word is a vital part of the christian life.
Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. As the apostle paul writesour enemies are not flesh and blood. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Tonight i want to speak concerning the armor of god that is found in ephesians 6. This is a day when juvenile delinquency and juvenile crime is skyrocketing to. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. We begin our study of ephesians in the book of acts, where pauls journey to ephesus begins. Sermons from ephesians table of contents introduction to ephesians 1. If youre unable to do anything else provided in your bible study book during a certain week, try to spend a few minutes in gods word. Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And it is my belief that a correct understanding of your need of acceptance and gods provision for that need will prove to be most beneficial. There is a beautiful and appropriate simplicity in. The first part of my message is especially for you and id like to get you up here a little. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the lord. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
Ephesians 6 new living translation nlt children and parents. Delivered at lakeside baptist church, dallas, texas. The wealth, walk and warfare of the christian scroll to page 45145 table of contents below. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. Referring to the spiritual realm, as opposed to the physical 2. To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed. Every new parent knows the stress of navigating advice while raising children.
Your identity in christ is a pdf compilation of sermons preached by scott kercheville from 20152017 from the book of ephesians. The roman soldiers shield consisted of two layers of wood glued together, covered with linen and hide, and bound with iron. Theres only one lasting solution to our identity crisis. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on ephesians 6. Before he gets to the equipment, the full armor of god, paul tells the church at ephesus to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power 6.
The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. You are free to believe the gospel, to glorify god in truth, to live in righteousness and faith. The lord brings up his disciples from the beginning of life. In ephesians 6, paul said that to be protected from satans attacks we need to put on the whole armor of god eph 6.
Feb 14, 2014 ephesians 6 sermon spiritual warfare by dr. It is only there that the deepest and most central problems in the world are addressed. It is your deliverance from the pit of hell whose grip of sin upon you has been broken. Ephesians 6 nlt children and parents children, obey. In greek culture manual work was despised and the goal of being. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. None of the pieces of equipment that follow are about us. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. September 16, 2018 by pastor peter zinn download pdfdownload pdf. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is.
Introduction as we begin today, id like to invite our young people to join me up front. The way to resist satan is not to engage satan, it is to get filled with the presence of jesus, the stronger man. Sermons from ephesians sermon outlines based on the epistle to the ephesians mark a. The greatest battle every human being will fight is not for country, not against illness, not for a crown. Teach christians how to be able to stand firm against the devils wiles.
Today we turn to the opening verses of chapter six to find gods instructions for the children in the home. It is also true that the emphasis is laid largely upon the father, for it is his responsibility as to what the children become. In this series, pastor mark teaches from ephesians, a book saturated with living in christ. The epistle to the ephesians free sermon outlines and bible.
In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Sermons from ephesians executable outlines free sermon. Again, like with the other pieces, lets look at the picture paul was using here and how the shield was used in his day by the roman soldiers, then we will look at how paul meant for us as christians in spiritual. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. Honor your mother sermon by rodney johnson, ephesians 6. A tribute to my father, william solomon hottle piper. In our next lesson, we will begin our study of this epistle to the ephesians in earnest, noticing. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation.
Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. Memorial day sermon remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. When they ask you about the rules for life set forth in the bible you are to let them know that rules are the reason why we enjoy the blessings and the freedom of this land, and. Now, although this is a battle cry for all christian soldiers, its not just something to get the blood pumping.
Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Feb 14, 2016 walking worthy in families ephesians 6. Watchman nee saw it as the position of the believer, seated together in christ chapter. However, the similarities between ephesians and colossians have led most scholars to. Ephesians preaching order john calvin considered ephesians his favorite letter and he preached a series of fortyeight sermons on the book from may 1558 to march 1559. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the.
In todays sermon from pauls letter to the ephesians we will focus today on the concept of acceptance. Honor your father and motherwhich is the first commandment with a promise 3 that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. We need true christians to get up and get on the front lines again the casualties of war ephesians 6. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
Christians are in a spiritual war and there are far too many wia, mia, pow. The armor of god sermon by bob briggs, ephesians 6. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is. The next verse instructs us to put on the whole armor of god. The work is done, not for wages, not by constraint.