Ephesians

1:1-14

What about God’s Sovereignty
and the free will of man?

When we look through Ephesians
1:1-14, where do we see God’s will
exercised and where do we see
man’s will exercised?

Everything of consequence is done “in
Him,” because the totality of redemption
is found in the plan and purposes of
God. It is totally inadequate to think
that man because of His “free will” is an
independent player in this redemptive
plan. There is totally no place for man’s
pride. Everything occurred in Christ
and for the glory of God.

Paul's Second Missonary Journey to Ephesus - Map
Pauline Letter Chronology
Ephesians 1:1-3 Introduction in text.

Ephesians 1

Ephesians 1:1-3 Every Spiritual Blessing

Ephesians 2-3

Ephesians 2:1-3 Our Need, His grace

Ephesians 4:11-13: A) God's Word in the Church
Ephesians 4:11 Gifts in the church
Ephesians 4:12 Purpose of equipping
Ephesians 4:13 The final goal
Ephesians 4:11-13 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 4:14 B) Responsibility 1. Deceit
Ephesians 4:15a 2. Speaking the truth in love
Ephesians 4:15b 3. Grow up into Christ
Ephesians 4:16 Summary: Function of the Church
Ephesians 4:14-16 Bible Study Questions

Ephesians 4:11-14 Chart: Equipping of the Saints
Ephesians 4:26-27 The Urgency of Resolving Anger
Ephesians 4:31 The Tree of Bitterness