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Ephesians: God's Big Plan for Christ's New People
Why should I be a member of a local church? Im a part of the body of Christ. Isnt that enough?
An increasing number of people think of the Christian faith primarily in terms of themselves as individuals. Faith is not only a personal but also a private matter. For these believers, church has become an optional extra, a matter of convenience and personal choice.
In his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul says a firm no to this idea. The church of Christ far from being an optional extra; it is the display of Gods wisdom to the universe! The church is Gods handiwork, made up of people from every conceivable background, living under the gracious rule of Jesus himself. To be a part of the church is to be hand-selected by God through Christ to make visible the mystery of Gods electing love.
In short, Christianity is far more corporate and public than we might first expect. We are redeemed as individuals, but we are placed in a family. And living out the Christian life requires we live together with others who love the same Lord. It requires we actively participate in the church, for the church is Gods only plan to raise us to full maturity in Jesus Christ.
Ephesians is one of the most beautiful books in the Bible, Thabiti said. The symmetry between rich theology and applied living can hardly be matched. So, if a Christian wants to think carefully about what he/she believes and then walk out their beliefs, Ephesians is an excellent book to study. I also love the book because of the honored place the book gives to the local church. If we would be healthy Christians, we would be wise to build our lives around the kind of church that emerges from the book of Ephesians.
The ten studies in this Good Book Guide will help groups and individuals discover the richness of Gods grace towards His people, and grow as the body of Christ.
An increasing number of people think of the Christian faith primarily in terms of themselves as individuals. Faith is not only a personal but also a private matter. For these believers, church has become an optional extra, a matter of convenience and personal choice.
In his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul says a firm no to this idea. The church of Christ far from being an optional extra; it is the display of Gods wisdom to the universe! The church is Gods handiwork, made up of people from every conceivable background, living under the gracious rule of Jesus himself. To be a part of the church is to be hand-selected by God through Christ to make visible the mystery of Gods electing love.
In short, Christianity is far more corporate and public than we might first expect. We are redeemed as individuals, but we are placed in a family. And living out the Christian life requires we live together with others who love the same Lord. It requires we actively participate in the church, for the church is Gods only plan to raise us to full maturity in Jesus Christ.
Ephesians is one of the most beautiful books in the Bible, Thabiti said. The symmetry between rich theology and applied living can hardly be matched. So, if a Christian wants to think carefully about what he/she believes and then walk out their beliefs, Ephesians is an excellent book to study. I also love the book because of the honored place the book gives to the local church. If we would be healthy Christians, we would be wise to build our lives around the kind of church that emerges from the book of Ephesians.
The ten studies in this Good Book Guide will help groups and individuals discover the richness of Gods grace towards His people, and grow as the body of Christ.
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96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Thabiti M. Anyabwile
35 books90 followersThabiti Anyabwile (MS, North Carolina State University) is a pastor at Anacostia River Church in southeast Washington, DC. He serves as a council member of the Gospel Coalition, is a lead writer for 9Marks Ministries, and regularly blogs at The Front Porch and Pure Church. He and his wife, Kristie, have three children.
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July 29, 2022
Good study on Ephesians. I did it with my husband so we lost some of the group dynamics. The questions were relatable and asked in learning the lessons that Paul was trading the church.
July 23, 2014
This is an excellent 10 session study with challenging questions about what Paul is saying in Ephesians. It emphasises the importance of the church and every believer's role in contributing to the greater body.
It also comes with some excellent notes which can be used for personal reflection and as a leader if leading a group study.
I found the study of tremendous benefit and accordingly recommend it highly.
It also comes with some excellent notes which can be used for personal reflection and as a leader if leading a group study.
I found the study of tremendous benefit and accordingly recommend it highly.
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