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Paul's Grandest Epistle |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the significance of Christ’s genealogy as it is found in the Gospel of Matthew. As an introduction to the first of the synoptic gospels, The Genealogy of Christ expounds the discrete link between Jesus and the royal line of David. Dr. Johnson details the significance of Jesus as the promised, Messianic king and from it gives insight into the nature of God’s grace. |
| 1: 3-6 |
The Work of the Father |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's opening statement of his letter to the Ephesian Christians, focusing specifically on God the Father's role in establishing the church. |
| 1: 7-12 |
The Work of the Son |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides exposition of the role of Jesus Christ in calling believers. |
| 1: 13-14 |
The Work of the Holy Spirit |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Paul's greeting in his letter to the church at Ephesus. |
| 1: 15-23 |
Possessing Possessions in Christ |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's prayer for revelation and what "possessing" means in terms of Christ's salvation. |
| 2: 1-10 |
His Power and Our Salvation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his study of Ephesians by describing the impact of God's salvation upon the sinner. |
| 2: 11-22 |
Made Nigh by Christ's Blood |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses the power of Christ's salvation of believers in reconciling them with God. |
| 3: 1-13 |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on how God's grace operates on the hearts of people. |
| 3: 14-21 |
Prayer for Realization of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's prayer for the Ephesians that they know God. |
| 4: 1-6 |
Unity of One Body |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides exposition of Paul's instruction to the Ephesian Christians about the nature of the body of believers. |
| 4: 7-12 |
The Work of the Ministry, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson details the spiritual gifts provided by Christ to believers. |
| 4: 13-16 |
The Work of the Ministry, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Paul's teachings on spiritual gifts. |
| 4: 17-24 |
Putting on the New Man |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's teachings on pursing the Christian life and abonding old "Gentile" ways of living. |
| 4: 25 - 5: 2 |
Christian's Use of the Tongue |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's teachings on the Christian's repsonsibility to control their speech. |
| 5: 3:21 |
Purity in the Christian Life |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Paul's instructions on living a life as a Christian that honors the Savior. |
| 5: 22-33 |
Paul and Marriage Relationship |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's teachings to Christians concerning marriage. |
| 6: 1-4 |
Paul's Words to Kids and Fathers |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses God's order for the family and the role of fathers. |
| 6: 5-24 |
The Christian's Conflict |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his exposition of the Epistle to the Ephesians by emphasizing the difficulties of the Christian life. A discussion of Paul's words to slaves is also included in this final message. |
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