Ephesians 2 Bible Study
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Vs 1
Vs 1
1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
Dead
spiritually dead adj. — characterized by lack of spiritual life or vigor; being completely indifferent toward the things of God.
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Paul tells the church that state that they were in before converting to Christ.
13 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions,
Vs 2
Vs 2
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.
eph2.2 “ in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, ”
eph2.2 “ in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, ”
Paul points out that we all walked in the way of the World
11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
eph2.2 “ according to the prince of the power of the air, ”
eph2.2 “ according to the prince of the power of the air, ”
Notice : Satan is a ruler . But his authority dose not supersede God’s authority.
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Also satan’s rule is coming to an end
Key nuggets:
Key nuggets:
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
31 “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
4 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
eph2.2 “ of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.”
eph2.2 “ of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.”
This spirit is currently active and working in those who are not apart of the kingdom of God.
disobedience
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the connotation of disbelief in the Christian gospel
Those who oppose God are called
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
Vs 3
Vs 3
3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.
eph2.3 “ Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, ”
eph2.3 “ Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, ”
There a theme here with the word Formerly.
This word is used 4 time in this chapt.
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formerly
at a previous time.
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One of the Key points to drive home is that we once “in the past” live in the lust of the flesh.
This lifestyle is behind us .
16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
eph2.3 “ indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind,”
eph2.3 “ indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind,”
Paul expounds on his thought here.
When we were under the control of the world “spiritually” we carried out the desires of our thoughts .
This also tells us that our will(desires) and our Mind was under satan control
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this explains why certain issue didn’t bother us when we were in the world because the world said its OK
This is also why the church has to have a new mind
5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
37 And He said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
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Key: this also means that we can resist these thoughts now because we have been sealed with the Holy Ghost
eph2.3 “ and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.”
eph2.3 “ and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.”
By Nature we where the sons of disobedience.
By Nature we where the sons of disobedience.
Nature
nature (origin) n. — the attributes and purposes which are proper for persons or things in view of their origin.
9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.
By the sin of Adam and eve.
we all where born into sin. We didn’t have a choice.
12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned—
By his grace he called us out if darkness to be with him.
Vs 4
Vs 4
4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
eph2.4 “But God, being rich in mercy,”
eph2.4 “But God, being rich in mercy,”
Paul echo’s
7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
He instead uses mercy.
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mercy n.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency of authority; often penal-related.
Paul show us that it was God’s grace and ,mercy
eph2.4 “ because of His great love with which He loved us,”
eph2.4 “ because of His great love with which He loved us,”
Christs action was done out of LOVE.
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
Remember he ( Jesus) allowed him self to be treated like a criminal by his own creation out of Love .
Vs 5
Vs 5
5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
Christ loved us even when we were spiritually dead (in sin).
By his death and Resurrection he made us alive in him
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Which is why Paul can make the claim that we are saved by God’s Favor(grace)
Vs 6
Vs 6
6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
eph2.6 “and raised us up with Him, ”
eph2.6 “and raised us up with Him, ”
12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
By being baptized we are dead to our old self / ways and being raised (resurrected) in christ
eph2.6 “ and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,”
eph2.6 “ and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,”
This action has made us united with christ
Vs 7
Vs 7
7 so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
This a Divine-Action from the Lord :
7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
7 This was so that in the ages to come he could show just how unbelievably rich his grace is, the kindness he has shown us in King Jesus.
Vs 8
Vs 8
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
eph2.8 “ For by grace you have been saved ”
eph2.8 “ For by grace you have been saved ”
Paul expounds from VS 7.
Its by God’s grace that we are saved
eph2.8 “ through faith;”
eph2.8 “ through faith;”
its also the result of our faith( trust / belief ) in the Lord
eph2.8 “ and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;”
eph2.8 “ and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;”
The Key is that this is God’s gift to us .
God chose us and drew us to him.
Vs 9
Vs 9
9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Paul reject the ideal that one can work there way into being saved
9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
29 so that no man may boast before God.
This system is set up so that no one can boast about it .
Vs 10
Vs 10
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
eph 2.10 “For we are His workmanship, ”
eph 2.10 “For we are His workmanship, ”
Here is the Reason.
We are God’s creation
eph 2.10 “ created in Christ Jesus ”
eph 2.10 “ created in Christ Jesus ”
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,
24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.
10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him—
eph 2.10 “ good works,”
eph 2.10 “ good works,”
14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
eph2.10 “which God prepared beforehand .”
eph2.10 “which God prepared beforehand .”
This is all apart of God’s plan .
4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love
eph2.10 “ so that we would walk in them.”
eph2.10 “ so that we would walk in them.”
The main purpose . Is to walk in the calling that has been set before us .
Ephesians 4:1
1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
Vs 11
Vs 11
11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands—
eph2.11 “11 Therefore remember ”
eph2.11 “11 Therefore remember ”
Paul is asking for the Church to remember.
He expounds more in the coming Vs
eph2.11 “ formerly you, ”
eph2.11 “ formerly you, ”
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.
2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led.
8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light
eph2.11 “ who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands—”
eph2.11 “ who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands—”
He is asking to remember the conditions
Uncircumcision vs Circumcision
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Note:
this process was setup in the Old testament.
This was how God’s people were set apart.
28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh.
29 But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.
11 and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ;
vs 12
vs 12
12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
eph2.12 “remember that you were at that time separate from Christ,”
eph2.12 “remember that you were at that time separate from Christ,”
He is pointed out what they were separated from.
separate from Christ
eph2.12 “, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel,”
eph2.12 “, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel,”
commonwealth
politeia citizenship; commonwealth
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Key: they/we were excluded from citizenship
4 who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons, and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Law and the temple service and the promises,
21 And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds,
eph2.12 “and strangers to the covenants of promise, ”
eph2.12 “and strangers to the covenants of promise, ”
17 What I am saying is this: the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise.
6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.
eph2.12 “having no hope and without God in the world.”
eph2.12 “having no hope and without God in the world.”
Lastly we had no Hope .
Lastly we had no Hope .
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.
We were lost
Also most importantly we were apart from God
8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.
vs 13
vs 13
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
eph2.13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off ”
eph2.13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off ”
we are no longer Far off
Because we have been converted
eph2.13 “ have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
eph2.13 “ have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
been brought near
been brought near
19 Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “and I will heal him.”
39 “For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed;
vs 14
vs 14
14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,
eph2.14 “14 For He Himself is our peace,”
eph2.14 “14 For He Himself is our peace,”
Paul States that Jesus is our Peace
Provision of peace through Jesus Christ
Provision of peace through Jesus Christ
Through Jesus Christ’s coming
Through Jesus Christ’s coming
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
These OT prophecies are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ:
These OT prophecies are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ:
6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.
2 “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity.”
3 Therefore He will give them up until the time When she who is in labor has borne a child. Then the remainder of His brethren Will return to the sons of Israel.
4 And He will arise and shepherd His flock In the strength of the Lord, In the majesty of the name of the Lord His God. And they will remain, Because at that time He will be great To the ends of the earth.
5 This One will be our peace. When the Assyrian invades our land, When he tramples on our citadels, Then we will raise against him Seven shepherds and eight leaders of men.
9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim And the horse from Jerusalem; And the bow of war will be cut off. And He will speak peace to the nations; And His dominion will be from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth.
Through Jesus Christ’s teaching
Through Jesus Christ’s teaching
33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.
24 “He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.
25 “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you.
26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
Through Jesus Christ’s ministry
Through Jesus Christ’s ministry
36 “The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)—
Through Jesus Christ’s death
Through Jesus Christ’s death
19 For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,
20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.
Through Jesus Christ’s resurrection
Through Jesus Christ’s resurrection
36 While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be to you.”
Through Jesus Christ’s ascension
Through Jesus Christ’s ascension
34 who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
51 While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven.
52 And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
53 and were continually in the temple praising God.
eph2.14 “who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,”
eph2.14 “who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,”
He united us with his death,burial and resurrection.
He united us with his death,burial and resurrection.
13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
11 a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all.
vs 15
vs 15
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,
eph2.15 “ by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances,”
eph2.15 “ by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances,”
abolishing
to inactivate v. — to cause something to become idle, inactive, inoperative, or useless.
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enmity
hostility (state) n. — a state of deep-seated ill-will.
Law of commandments
Law of commandments
14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.
20 If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as,
eph2.15 “ so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,”
eph2.15 “ so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,”
The reason for this is so that the two groups could be one new group/body .
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He made it possible for the Gentiles ( that’s Us) to be apart of his Body and receive all the promises that Jews had coming to them.
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this is done by him adopting us giving us inheritance rights
make the two into done new man,
make the two into done new man,
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him—
11 a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all.
thus giving us peace
thus giving us peace
peace
harmonious relations and freedom from disputes; especially during the absence of war.
Another theme Keyword “one”
Another theme Keyword “one”
Jesus united to groups into one people
We are now one Body
We also have one/same spirit