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He Ascended on High (Ephesians 4:8)
He Ascended on High (Ephesians 4:8) Unity is the result of worshipping a Triune God (vv.4-6). It is strengthened by our diversity of gifts (v.7). Now, Paul provides the basis for those gifts by applying Psalm 68:18 to Christ’s ascension, which raises several questions. Pray and Read Ephesians 4:7-8. In The Revolt of the Public, Martin Gurri explains the global trend of networks to overthrow the established order. “Networks succeed when held together by a single powerful point of reference…
Two Are Better Than One (Ecclesiastes 4:7-16)
Introduction Read Ecclesiastes 4:7-16 The Disadvantages of Isolation (7-8) Let’s consider… The Advantages of Cooperation (9-12) Ryken: There is spiritual warmth in going through life with other believers. It is easy to grow cold in the Christian life, to become numb to the work of God, and eventually to freeze almost to spiritual death. But when we are growing cold, the heat of another Christian can warm us up. Lastly, the Preacher considers… The Disadvantages of Position (13-16) In… Conclusion…
Perfect Unity (Ephesians 4:4-6) Part 1
For the past several weeks we have been in the second half of Ephesians in which Paul focuses on the practical implications of the first half. Paul devoted much of the first three chapters to praying that the Ephesians would know God intimately and understand the grace that has brought them into union with God and each other. He continued with that same theme in chapter four calling them to personally adopt a sacrificial commitment to their calling (1) and…