Paul does not refer to self righteousness (Eph. “One Hour. video), Strength for the Journey: “Shooting Blanks” – Numbers 18. The church of Ephesus was set in a town that was glorious, but commercially declining. Our mission is to be a catalyst for all believers to be trained and mobilized to be ON MISSION. We should speak truth, not empty chatter. It is time to change your clothes into new garb God wants you to wear! The last section of the letter relates to Paul’s desire they learn from God the “greatness of His power toward the believer” (1:19). In all wisdom and insight 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him 10 with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, [that is], the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. One Hour, One Book – The Book of Isaiah the Prophet (Video) Here is an introductory video hour of our GCBI class on Isaiah that may help Bible students grasp this difficult book! His book Reading the Sermons of Aquinas: A Beginner’s Guide is available from Emmaus Press. Ephesians 4:1-6:9. Paul was released to travel more between the years 62 and 65. His lyre-playing and singing annoyed the social upper classes. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. A specific Word from God that He gives to take a direct shot at the enemy! It is great fun to take students through the whole Bible each year, and this class introduced our fast-paced chapter by chapter study! 14 For this reason it says, “Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you.“. What are they? Roman cities were teeming with people in the daytime, but the streets were not full after dark. He is worthy of incredible praise and honor! Coins were minted to show the people that all was well in spite of the disaster, but Nero must have found himself scrambling to meet the needs of the people for bread in that year. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. The wine bar had simple stools and tables. • Third, they were taught how to act as a true Roman, and how to become a “civilized” citizen (cp. Therefore do not be partakers with them; 8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light 9 (for the fruit of the Light [consists] in all goodness and righteousness and truth), 10 trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. By the year 59 CE, Paul was awaiting trial in Caesarea, and that year marked a turning point in Nero’s reign for three reasons: • First, he performed on stage for the first time. Paul reminded the believers they were BOUGHT by Jesus, and need to live up to the tituli of their skills. Mimicking lost men was to walk controlled by insatiable lusts. Perhaps such “civilized” barbarians were assigned the tedious work of guarding the prisoner Apostle. He waited for the right time and place, and whispered something that no doubt shocked the angels of the throne room. Many such Barbarians became the support troops to the Roman legions, guards and transport officers. Finally, Paul openly proclaimed they were not a secondary idea in the plan of God, they were part of the fabric of His design and choosing (Ephesians 3). 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 all the saints, 19 and [pray] on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of 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. d. Deep roots of passionate love for each other and for Him (17b). 4) When we walk in the confidence of His work in us we show His victory over sin. As he grew into the role, he showed less and less interest in mundane administration, but treasured writing poetry and pursuing music, and the thrill of gaming. Each began with a specific prayer (cp. Respectables traveled together from a dinner party as a caravan, and were accompanied by body guards. They have songs of the heart, and songs of the lips while the do service with their hands. Nero initially did quite well, in particular because of the influence of advisors Seneca, Nero’s tutor and Burrus, the Praetorian Prefect, who held his vices in check. They didn’t have a common alphabet, or common background. The coarse dialogue and ludicrous actions were to get the crowd laughing. In just 60 minutes, Randy gives an impressive overview of one book of the Bible. The Romans fully believed they had the right to own slaves. He urged the believers of Ephesus to be strengthened in God’s power (10). 2) When God makes something happen, it happens, no matter who objects or protests. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. The Story of the Bible — view — Genesis — view — Exodus — view — 11 [This was] in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him. Here is the point: Jesus paid an incredible price for us – and we should serve the role that He placed us in with certain specific character traits. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner [stone], 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. In love 5 He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Watch FB Chapel Columbus Bible Prophecy Conf's Dr. Randall Smith - The Book of Joel on Livestream.com. the battle to see God’s commitment to Israel and to the Gentile world as separate but equal and linked priorities to God). 3. with patience (makro-thumia). Let’s look carefully at the prayer in this letter. As with a physical son, blessings were bestowed by virtue of their birth into a powerful and wealthy family (Ephesians 1). He ruled with reason and moderation on the surface. Dr. Randall Smith (38) Argeologie en Bybel Professor, Dr. Randall Smith, besit ‘n M.A in ‘Near East Archaeology’ en ‘n Ph.D. in ‘Comparative Religion’ met spesialisasie in Judaisme. Serve with these five characteristics today: 1. with all humility (other person centeredness) Put the other people in your life before yourself. “I almost once got married by accident.” Explaining how this happened, Dr. Randall Smith tells in THEY THOUGHT YOU KNEW, how he learned through this… A person who lives ON MISSION is one who knows Jesus, is becoming like Jesus, shares Jesus, and is helping others be like Jesus! Our mouths should show our Savior. Dr. Randall Smith. We should speak in a way that builds up – not sensual and base speech. Since the streets were so full, many cities would not allow load carts to occupy the streets during the daylight hours. They should know by the way we encourage. Paul then carefully explained that because of what God called them to be a part of in Jesus, believers must remember their former state of distance from God (as part of the unbelieving nations) was something completely cared for by God in their salvation. The key to real encouragement is the understanding of God’s perspective on who we are and what we are worth! • Fourth, they were trained in their rank and work as a soldier (Ephesians 4:8; 6:10ff). Theft and murder were much more common in a world that had so many poor in close proximity to the rich, and didn’t have the advantages of a “CSI” to find the guilty. [These are] in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly [places], 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. They needed to wake up in the darkness, and use the light of their torches to expose the dark deeds of men. They weren’t to be naïve, nor were they to be ANY part of the dishonesty and darkness. FREE Shipping on … 2) God gave an unshakeable inheritance to them. (Prov. They were ethnically diverse with no common history. I am pleasing Jesus in my walk when I am tender to others, not snapping or angry in responses to them. He will receive that in never-ending praise soon!” 6) God wants us to share, and celebrate unity. 3) God’s purpose in saving men is to give them: Some will remember him best for speaking at Momentum Youth Conference. After greeting them (1:1-2), Paul set out to encourage the Ephesian believers as he told them that he continually praised God because of the work God did on their behalf: • He chose them to be distinctly set apart (3,4). 18 [I pray that] the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. Why do believers with seemingly good lives fall into collapse and ruin? Both Paul and the Ephesian believers knew the way the assimilation problem was addressed by the Roman army. Seneca and Burrus tolerated the affair, but Agrippina was appalled. In this image God simply said: “Put on the distinctive clothing of one who walks in purity!”, The third use of walk is found in Ephesians 5:1 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. 13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation– having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of [God’s own] possession, to the praise of His glory. They create safe places for people by their trustworthy character and their refusal to be involved in the shady work of wicked men and women. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both [groups into] one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. • Paul’s instruction to the believers was to recognize that the pagan mind doesn’t have the connection to God, and therefore has NO SENSITIVITY to pleasing God. 5) God flies everyone first class, and doesn’t distinguish between our backgrounds and former failures. They work to please their Master. (7) Paul argued that each Ephesian believer had a great calling of God, a great “Divinely-initiated” relationship that should lift and encourage any who examine it. • The letter to the Ephesians was therefore to lift and encourage the beleaguered Gentile believers, and to assure them they were fully accepted by God apart from the covenant promise God was upholding eternally to the Jewish people. One Book” is a terrific resource for church leaders and entire churches to learn about the Scriptures from a great teacher of the Word! Unofficially, he died during the preceding night or just before dawn. In the market placards (tituli) were hung from the necks of the slaves for sale detailing their place of origin, abilities, their good and, less frequently, their bad points. That domination of the Spirit – as opposed to “spirits” will lead to SONGS for the believers, and placing others ahead of ourselves. • Finally, Paul warned them about being casual in their walk for the days were part of an ongoing battle that promised to continue until Jesus returned. An ex-slave called Anicetus built a collapsible boat to make the murder look like a maritime accident. They were not second to Jewish believers, they were to assimilate into the Kingdom while appreciating the unique nature of the choice God had made on their behalf. It may have been the quiet discrimination that he saw in the ranks that got him thinking about the problems of the Ephesian church. It was time for the believers to act significantly different than the world around them. Previous Previous post: Paul in the Bath Tub? The situation in the Roman Empire grew more tense with each passing month. Many of the harshest jobs or most painfully boring assignments were given them by an establishment that still quietly favored native Romans. “God is able to do more than we truly think He can. 14 For this reason it says, “Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you. When we walk in the sins of the flesh, we contradict what He has said that we were created for (7-10). 13 Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory. He is more powerful than what we have experienced so far. [These are] in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly [places], 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. In order for the Empire to gain the loyalty of the captured barbarian fighters, several provisions were given to them. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. In a strange way, Paul said, rise to the price you cost God, and that will please Him. Be distinct in pure thinking and pure words. They had a fundamental belief that wine was a daily necessity to daily life. Find Reviews, Ratings, Directions, Business Hours, Contact Information and book online appointment. • Men found this an unbelievable mystery (9), and even Heaven was shocked with the news (10)! Comedies were produced to show how the foolish slave may show more wisdom than his wealthy owner – and surprise endings like that. How can you mold that variety into an empire that sees itself as a singular people? In the end of the chapter (4:25-32), Paul applied the practice of this walk to WORDS about each other, PATIENT BEHAVIOR to one another, PEACE between believers, and the IMMEDIATE CEASING of anything that hasn’t been pleasing to God. 4 By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; 6 [to be specific], that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, 7 of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. 1) they were effective when locked together; 2) they were effective when held tightly and trusted and all remained in place. They aren’t concerned about the baby they will awake. The name of every believer was part of the secret. Die lesings van die GCBI is aanlyn beskikbaar by One Hour, One Book. In Him 11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. The second use of walk was found in Ephesians 4:17: “So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; 19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. Those are the words of Dr. Randall Smith who implores the believer to not look at the world as those who have no hope, but… 2016.09.18 Dr. Randall Smith - Joel 3 - "Judgment on the Nations" on Vimeo 2:8-9), nor of imputed righteousness (2 Cor. “One Hour. Main Campus: 1) Remember that God recruited them thoughtfully, and specifically chose His army to gain victory in the battle: You are not a “mistake” -He is qualified to choose the right ones! Behind the scenes, there were worrying indications as Nero chafed against the influence of his mother (who placed his counselors around him. Ephesians 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. He lived in modest chambers and offered us letters like Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Randall Smith was born in 1942. Rather, be filled with the Spirit of God – dominated by HIM. • It was not an afterthought for God; it was part of His original Divine plan (11). They were not encouraged to disparage God’s commitment to Jewish believers, but rather to walk in God’s unique commitment to them! • He purposely gave them an inheritance that they may be the first of many to praise and glorify God (11,12) when they trusted His Word and were cemented into a relationship through the Spirit’s power (13). The Greeks had Tragedies – where the gods and goddesses would mess with men and bring a turn of fortune to human characters. • When Paul heard about their faith he began praising God for this (15,16) constantly praying that they would receive more wisdom and Divinely uncovered truth concerning implications of the great call of God for them: hope, riches of the inheritance, a deep understanding of His mighty power available to them, and a knowledge of the powerful exalted position of their Savior! 17 AND HE CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR; 18 for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. • Believers use it when they stand with one another in love. 5:21), but of a life practice of righteousness, or holy living.
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