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Life Application Bible Notes (Vital Statistics)

Vital Statistics

Purpose:

To strengthen the believers in Ephesus in their Christian faith by explaining the nature and purpose of the church, the body of Christ.

Life Application Bible Notes Vital Statistics

Key Verses:

“For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all” (4:4–6).

Life Application Bible Notes The Blueprint

The Blueprint

1. Unity in Christ (1:1–3:21)

2. Unity in the body of Christ (4:1–6:24)

In this letter, Paul explains the wonderful things that we have received through Christ and refers to the church as a body to illustrate unity of purpose and show how each individual member is a part that must work together with all the other parts. In our own life, we should work to eradicate all backbiting, gossip, criticism, jealousy, anger, and bitterness, because these are barriers to unity in the church.

Life Application Bible Notes Megatheme: Ephesians

Megatheme: Ephesians

When we respond to Christ’s love by trusting in him, his purpose becomes our mission

Because Christ is central to everything, his power must be central in us. Begin by placing all your priorities under his control.

We are part of Christ’s body, and we must live in vital union with him. Our conduct must be consistent with this living relationship. Use your God-given abilities to equip believers for service. Fulfill your role in the living church.

We are one family in Christ, so there should be no barriers, no divisions, no basis for discrimination. We all belong to him, so we should live in harmony with one another.

Paul encourages all Christians to wise, dynamic Christian living, for with privileges goes family responsibility. As a new community, we are to live by Christ’s new standards.

God provides his Holy Spirit to enable us to live his way. To utilize the Spirit’s power, we must lay aside our evil desires and draw on the power of his new life. Submit your will to Christ, and seek to love others.