The Book of Ephesians
Taught verse-by-verse by Mike Paulson
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Ephesians is a marvelously encouraging book. We look at the truth concerning 'predestination and election'; the fulness of times; a great verse on salvation; being sealed; one of Paul's prayers for us; along with a few other comments. In order to continue to grow in one's understanding and joy of the book of Ephesians, I recommend you read the book over and over. Each time, you will get a better understanding of what is said in those various chapters. |
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We look at a detailed and in depth look at what a lost person really is. It isn't just that he isn't saved - there is more. We see our purpose as a Christian. There are few bunny trails, such as: the image of God comment made by so many today when in all actuality, we are made in the image / likeness of Adam - in his fallen image. We see the other names of the devil. And I do throw in a few comments concerning the war going on today dealing with Israel and Hamas. |
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But now in Christ Jesus ... How does God 'fix' the enmity between the Jews and the Gentiles? How are we reconciled to God? Christ is really putting something 'great' together. Read what it is. Take note: the 'blood' of Christ is taken out of the modern bibles today. 'Nigh' is changed to 'near.' Why do they do that? "The love of money..." |
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We look to chapter three to find a 'ton' of God's goodness to the Gentiles. We see Paul's ministry defined and presented. We see the mystery revealed through Paul. We see the beginning of the work of God putting together the Jews and the Gentiles. We see that the unsearchable riches of Christ are truly FOUND through Paul's preaching and teaching ONLY -- and NOWHERE else. We see God's eternal purpose through Paul -- and NOBODY else. We see how our inner spirit is strengthened. We see that our ability to comprehend the love of Christ is only through Paul's teachings. We see that the phrase 'love of Jesus' is a bogus term -- it should be the love of Christ -- referring to the risen Saviour, not the gospel teachings to the Jews. We see how the true glory to Christ can be given to Him through the church -- the body of Christ. And finally, we continue to see the serious and disastrous mess that modern Christianity has made of the truth these days; |
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We see the 'church design' for the Gentile church today -- not the 'early church' design from Acts 2 for the Jews, etc. We see what it is that makes the 'unity' that everyone so clamours for today -- unfortunately today, the 'ecumenical unity' today is brought about by music and by a universal 'lack' of doctrine. We see the importance of the word 'one.' We see the 'style' that preachers, pastors and those who witness to others should follow - even those on the 'street corners' of America. Go out to witness in a manner that pleases God, not yourself! We see what happens to a Christian who walks the walk of a lost person. Unfortunately, we have to stop today's program just before we get into the 'walk' of a Christian - that will be next week. The goodness of God is that He is the kind of God who lets his 'people' know what it is to please him -- he doesn't leave that up to us to figure it out. And folks, it really isn't that bad -- honestly -- and it isn't anything like what He expected out of his 'chosen' people -- the Jews. |
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We didn't get very far into the chapter but we did look at putting off the old man and putting on the new. We are getting ready to begin the 'long awaited and often hated' walk to please God. We looked at the words "circumspectly," "covetousness,: "new man," "old man" and our "Christian conversation," and how those words affect our daily walk. We spent a lot of time on who the biggest enemy is... ourselves. |
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I couldn't get past the old man and the new man today. We looked at the word 'commandments.' But we are now 'officially' beginning that 'subject' that most Christians hate -- the WALK. As few people put many clothes on these days, most 'Christians' put on very little of the new man -- it all seems to work the same. Covering up that flesh and putting on the new man just isn't a popular subject these days. If people only understood the liberty of Christ instead of abusing and using it... the joy would return -- and so would the new man. |
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Is it time to walk as the new man? Has the time come for you to learn the details about the 'walk' that a Christian should be doing? If there has been the knowledge and if there is an understanding -- then it is time to try to apply some wisdom in our daily lives. It is always 1) knowledge, 2) understanding, 3) wisdom -- in that order. How often do we get those out of order and then get frustrated with others and ourselves! I review those subjects that I have covered in the previous 66 programs -- and if there is an understanding with these subjects, then it is time to 'grow up' as a Christian. Is it time for you to stop just thinking about the truth of being a Christian -- and turn our knowledge and understanding into wisdom? If not, you will certainly crumble at the next programs. If so, but you are not willing, then you will take heed to doctrines of devils and seducing spirits, etc. Maybe just a review wouldn't hurt for those already 'in the know.' Listen to this program and ask yourself if you understand these subjects now and are ready to move on. |
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As we begin to look at our 'walk,' we look at going to bed angry... and what comes out of our mouth. We see a reason why we labour -- along with the obvious, there is another good reason to having a job. We define 'clamour' and 'malice.' These are not archaic words; just get a dictionary and expand your vocabulary. We also look at how pastors today are not 'edifying'. We see that being positive and flattering is not edifying. |
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He gave himself -- So should we. Be imitators or followers of God? True love? Covetousness among Christians? Foolish talking and jesting? Idolatry amongst Christians too? So no inheritance? Lose salvation? |
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How to do a word study. We look at how to do a simple word study which truly opens up the King James Bible for one's own personal studies -- always showing fabulous knowledge, thus a great understanding. We look at the word 'deceive' and see the dangers of deception in the 'Christian' pulpits today. |
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Come on, Christian, be a Christian! Ebola? Pastors being challenged by Mayor? What's going on? And what about the 'walk,' Christian? Is it important, and if so, what about our day-to-day lives with our 'darkness' friends? Is 'fornication' the only 'biggie' Christians should be concerned about? What does it mean to walk 'circumspectly'? Is that just another archaic word? |
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Melody vs Music: Well, it appears that we are 'past' all the basic and essential doctrines of the Risen Saviour. It must be time to take on the subject of 'music' today. We see in modern so-called bibles that they have changed the word 'melody' to the word 'music.' That opens the door for 'all kinds of music' that is demanded of Nebuchadnezzar as a type of antichrist in Daniel 3. In other words, today's 'religious - Christian' music is helping usher in the antichrist as soon as the Lord cuts off the Gentiles according to Romans 11:22. And 'they' say the King James Bible is antiquated today; yet simply rightly dividing the word of truth will expose 'all kinds of music' being the power that will cause modern unsaved Christians to bow down to the real antichrist when he toots his horn. I am afraid that most 'Christians' today are going to miss the boat when it takes off from the harbor -- they are all headed for a shipwreck because they are ignorning Paul's teaching from the Risen Saviour. |
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We start looking at 'marriage' according to the Risen Saviour. We look at husband and wife and Christ and the church. Why is the family 'structure' changing? Why so much divorce? Why so much abuse? Why are the local churches and pastors telling Christ what to do? What about 'bad' wives? What about 'bad' husbands? Why are the kids the way they are? Why do kids grow up and hate 'Christian home' design? What about a mixed belief home? Where is the family grace? What about today's new marriages and the new Christianity today? What about divorce? What about remarriage? What about pastors divorced and / or remarried? What about 'single' pastors? What is the difference between 'submit' and 'be in subjection'? How does rightly dividing the word of truth fix Christianity? How does rightly dividing the word fix broken / miserable homes? |
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Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Today's new 'perverted lifestyles that so many people still despise is no different than today's perverted Christianity! Today's modern 'church' is a perverted 'church.' How is a husband to love his wife? The church vs churches! The great mystery: concerning Christ and the church. Wives are to reverence their husbands? The body of Christ? The 'universal' church? |
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What about the children? What do they do? Is their earthly life at stake if they don't obey their parents? What about fathers towards their children? What does it mean for a father to be 'wasted' by the kids? Wife is to show reverence towards her husband? What does 'reverence' mean? Note: There is NOT a pastor on this earth that should be called 'Reverend!' |
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Servants and Masters Christians in the Workplace What is the way a Christian should 'be' at work? What should a 'Christian boss' be like to work for? Are we slaves at work? Are we slaves to Christ? Is Paul my slave? Are we a slave to the control of righteousness? Does this pertain to women in the work place? What? Women shouldn't be working outside the home? Is this another reason for you ladies to hate a KJB? What if a woman IS working outside the home? What if a woman HAS to work outside the home? What is the 'real reason' kids are the way they are today? Does mom being home secure a child growing up correctly? Will a woman be rewarded in her judgment seat of Christ because she was such a good Christian at work? Isn't Proverbs 31 the goal for a woman today? Does anyone know what kind of Christian you should be at work, regardless of whether or not you are a man or woman? How does a woman blaspheme God today? How does a man blaspheme God today? Bonus: www = 666? How does a cover of an NIV block out Paul's books? |
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The Real Armour of God Re-learn about the Armour of God -- and that each item is from Him -- there is nothing you can do to 'create' God's armour He has for those who trust Him. He has it available for anyone to put on, but we must just remember, it is all HIS armour. |
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