Ephesians for Beginners - #12 - Faithfulness

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#12 Ephesians Faithfulness for Beginners Mike Mazzalongo BibleTalk.tv

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This section concludes the letter by establishing faithfulness as the crowning glory in the believer's proper response to God's offer of salvation and the blessings that come with it. (Eph. 6:10-24)

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#12

Ephesians

Faithfulness

for Beginners

Mike Mazzalongo BibleTalk.tv

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Review

Paul describes God’s blessings & gives thanks.

He explains that these are for Jews & Gentiles

He lists the obligations that come with the blessings.

- Unity

- Righteousness

- Faithfulness

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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.

- Eph. 6:10

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11  Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

- Eph. 6:11

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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.

- Eph. 6:12

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13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm

- Eph. 6:13

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The Battle Plan

-  Be Strong

-  Stand Firm

-  Put on the Armor

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2 Views of the Enemy

1.  Evil Rulers, Powers, Forces

2.  Wicked Spirits

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Those who remain standing will have the victory.

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Spiritual Armor

1.  Truth

14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH,

- Eph. 6:14a

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2.  Righteousness

and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,

- Eph. 6:14b

Spiritual Armor

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3. The Gospel 15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;

- Eph. 6:15

Spiritual Armor

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4.  The Faith 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith

with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

- Eph. 6:16

Spiritual Armor

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5.  Salvation 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION,

- Eph. 6:17a

Spiritual Armor

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6.  The Word and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

- Eph. 6:17b

Spiritual Armor

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7.  Prayer 18 With all prayer and petition pray at all

times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

- Eph. 6:18

Spiritual Armor

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19 and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

- Eph. 6:19-20

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21  But that you also may know about my circumstances, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make everything known to you. 

- Eph. 6:21

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22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us, and that he may comfort your hearts.

- Eph. 6:22

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23  Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.

- Eph. 6:23-24

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Lessons From Ephesians

1. These are our blessings

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Lessons From Ephesians

1.  These are our blessings

2. These are our responsibilities

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Lessons From Ephesians

1.  These are our blessings

2. These are our responsibilities

3. This is our battle

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Jesus never said that it would be easy,

He said that it would be worth it.