Study of Ephesians 1:1-5

Riches of Christ Jesus Ephesians 1:1-5 Purpose of this study: 1. To discover the greatness of being in Christ; 2. To know the richness of His blessings; 3. To know and understand our purpose in Christ; 4. To better understand our calling. The book of Ephesians was written by Paul the apostle while he was …

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Romans 11:15-24 Broken Branches – Grafted In

Broken Branches – Grafted In Romans 11:15-24 Paul begins using the allegory of an olive tree. The breaking off of some of the branches represents reprobate national Israel. Note verse 20; they were broken off, because of their unbelief and the Church –Gentile believers–were grafted in. Unnaturally grafted in– “A wild olive tree” (v. 17) …

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Romans 10:1-8 God’s Righteousness

God’s Righteousness Romans 10:1-8 Paul is still in his parenthetical statement, and now addresses the unbelief of the nation of Israel. Many of these things in reference to Israel are a means of warning, and also encouragement for Christians of all ages. In chapter nine we see that this statement exposes the nations rejection of …

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Romans 6:1-23 Recognizing Your Master

RECOGNIZING YOUR MASTER Romans 6:1-23 OUTLINE – I. LIKENESS OF HIS DEATH; LIKENESS OF HIS RESURRECTION (vv. 1 – 10). II. TAKING AUTHORITY OVER SIN IN OUR LIVES (vv. 11 – 13). III. SERVING THE ONE WHOM WE OBEY (vv. 14 – 22). IV. WAGES OF SIN; AND THE GIFT OF GOD (v. 23) Does …

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Working in You What is Well Pleasing in His Sight

"Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be …

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Released to Preach and Teach

There are a few people I know who have jail, and prison ministries.  They do it because they believe God has called them to go to the places where men and women are incarcerated for crimes against God and humanity.  Yet, these minister to the men and women who are willing to listen to the …

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The People Who Desire to Hear Him

One of the things that causes jealousy in the hearts and minds of men and women is when someone else gets more notice, and attention than we do. This jealousy is quite evident among the religious leaders of Jesus's time on earth with us; walking, talking, teaching, living for the Father, and His glory.  The …

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