Ephesians (2018)

Do you wonder what the will of God is for your life? Listen to this message to learn that God's will for your life is plainly laid out in the Word of God. It is God's will that we obey authority even when it is unfair. Understand that Christ in His humanity is to be our example or pattern. This is not something we want to do but when we suffer unjustly with the right mental attitude, God is pleased. We must learn to pray and put unfair treatment in God's hands.

Should believers obey authorities without questioning? Listen to this message to learn that believers should obey legitimate authorities except in two cases. Find out what those exceptions are and understand that they are specific, not general. Discover the meaning of discipleship and the reward of the inheritance. Realize that it is our decision whether we will adjust our thinking to align with the Word of God by studying and applying it.

What is the biblical viewpoint of slavery? Listen to this message to learn that slavery is mentioned frequently in the Bible and was practiced by conquering armies throughout history. See that all of us are born slaves to the sin nature, but that God has provided redemption for us through the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Find out why the abolition of slavery in England did not require a civil war like it did in the United States. Hear seven observations about slavery. During this lesson Dr. Dean recommended the book What the Bible Says About Child Training by Richard Fugate to assist with child training.

How can fathers avoid provoking their children to anger so they become discouraged? Listen to this lesson to understand that parents need to be growing spiritually as they rear their children. They are to develop patience and use both rewards and punishment, including corporal punishment administered in love, when needed. Keep in mind that this needs to start early in the child's life. Make training your children a top priority and teach by example.

Parents are to train their children. What does that involve? Listen to this message to learn that the training grounds for children are the Divine Institutions of marriage and family. Training involves teaching children from the earliest age to respect and obey God-ordained authorities to restrain their sin nature. Find out how parents can be an example to their children in their Bible study and prayer life.

Are you finding it difficult to parent your children with conditions like they are in the world today? You've come to the right place to begin a study on how believers can rear their children biblically. Learn about the basic nature of all babies and how they must be taught authority orientation in a loving way from their earliest days. Hear a number of useful suggestions to help accomplish this successfully and have a warm, nurturing environment that leads to raising wise, young adults who are able to live the way they should.

What is the connection between how a husband should love his wife and how Christ loves the Church? Listen to this message to understand that the Church was not revealed until Christ's Ascension. See how husbands are to nurture and care for their wives in the same manner as Christ does for the Church. The wife, in turn, is to respect and honor her husband.

Do you love yourself? Listen to this message to learn that the Bible teaches that all of us love ourselves from the moment we are born into this world. Husbands are told in this passage that loving their wives is like loving their own bodies. Christ nurturing and caring for the Church, which is the body of Christ, is to be the pattern for husbands to follow. All of us have choices many times every day to decide whether we will study Scripture and apply what we learn so we can grow to spiritual maturity or whether we want to have our own way.

At the beginning of this Bible class we had a special presentation by Lucas Kropp regarding his family's ministry with Victory Bible Camp. What does it mean to be a member of the body of Christ? Listen to this message to learn that all believers in the Church Age become members of the body the moment they trust in Christ as their Savior. Hear a definition and how members represent God to the world. Be challenged to grow to spiritual maturity so you can fulfill your role to the fullest and learn the difference between the universal Church and local churches.

What is the "Bride of Christ"? Listen to this message to learn that during the current Church Age all believers are part of the body of Christ and are the Bride of Christ. Find out which Scriptures teach this and what it means to us. See that it refers to the way Christ loves believers and cares for them. During our lifetimes Christ is preparing us for the Marriage Feast of the Lamb by cleansing us and readying us to be presented as a glorious Church without spot or blemish to the Father. As a result we are to focus on serving Christ rather than only our own wants and wishes.

What does it mean to be positionally sanctified? Listen to this message to learn that when anyone trusts Christ as his Savior he has a new identity and has been cleansed and set apart. Find out three purposes why Christ gave Himself for the Church. See the meaning of being washed by the water of the Word. As believers we have a daily choice of either living according to our old identity or living as our new identity in Christ.

The Bible says God is holy and believers are to be holy, too. What does that mean? Listen to this message to hear a biblical definition of holy. Find out it does not mean being moral or good, but refers to being "set apart." Listen to an enlightening true story of St. Patrick and learn that, contrary to popular belief, he was not an Irishman but a missionary to the Irish. See if the stories of him ridding Ireland of snakes is a myth or fact and appreciate that devotion to God was his outstanding characteristic.

Is it difficult for you to understand how Christ loves believers? Listen to this message to see Christ's pattern of loving believers. Hear seven riveting observations of Jesus' demeanor during the illegal Jewish trial which included severe maltreatment. This was followed by the Roman trial and crucifixion, all of which are the example we are to follow in showing love to believers. Understand that none of us can produce this love through our own human efforts but it is a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

Is it difficult for you to understand how Christ loves believers? Listen to this message to see Christ's pattern of loving believers. Hear seven riveting observations of Jesus' demeanor during the illegal Jewish trial which included severe maltreatment. This was followed by the Roman trial and crucifixion, all of which are the example we are to follow in showing love to believers. Understand that none of us can produce this love through our own human efforts but it is a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

When Christian love is part of your character, what actions will you take? Listen to this message to learn a list of the biblical characteristics of that love. Hear clear details and illustrations of each step to take. Establish your thinking in these by studying and applying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that loving other believers as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her applies to all believers.

When Christian love is part of your character, what actions will you take? Listen to this message to learn a list of the biblical characteristics of that love. Hear clear details and illustrations of each step to take. Establish your thinking in these by studying and applying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that loving other believers as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her applies to all believers.

How should a husband love his wife? Listen to this message to learn the biblical meaning of loving others. See that the example is how Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her. Find out the purpose for this and hear a number of definitions of love, including the biblical definition which differs from the pagan culture's idea of love. Learn that it is impossible to display this kind of love with our own efforts, but when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit we can accomplish it. This kind of love is not just for husbands, but for all believers so be challenged to study and learn about it. This Bible study includes a brief message from Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO of Ariel Ministries.

How should a husband love his wife? Listen to this message to learn the biblical meaning of loving others. See that the example is how Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her. Find out the purpose for this and hear a number of definitions of love, including the biblical definition which differs from the pagan culture's idea of love. Learn that it is impossible to display this kind of love with our own efforts, but when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit we can accomplish it. This kind of love is not just for husbands, but for all believers so be challenged to study and learn about it. This Bible study includes a brief message from Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO of Ariel Ministries.

Do you want to have a Christian and biblical marriage? Listen to this message to learn that the way to achieve that is by studying the Word of God, both individually and through sermons and Bible classes. Learn three steps to follow in this study and how to implement them. Hear seven observations to think on as we begin this study of biblical marriage. You can view the dancing videos Dr. Dean mentioned at these links: • Professional dancers • Ice dancers • Prom attendees You can view Dr. Dean's Bible Study Methods course here.

Do you want to have a Christian and biblical marriage? Listen to this message to learn that the way to achieve that is by studying the Word of God, both individually and through sermons and Bible classes. Learn three steps to follow in this study and how to implement them. Hear seven observations to think on as we begin this study of biblical marriage. You can view the dancing videos Dr. Dean mentioned at these links: • Professional dancers • Ice dancers • Prom attendees You can view Dr. Dean's Bible Study Methods course here.

What can dancing teach us about marriage? Listen to this message to hear how dancing is a good metaphor for the roles men and women should have in marriage. Just as when dancing, men are to lead and women are to follow. Hear 16 principles of the art of dancing that apply to conducting a happy marriage, including having a common goal on which to focus. Be challenged to remember that glorifying God should be the common goal for each Christian couple.

What can dancing teach us about marriage? Listen to this message to hear how dancing is a good metaphor for the roles men and women should have in marriage. Just as when dancing, men are to lead and women are to follow. Hear 16 principles of the art of dancing that apply to conducting a happy marriage, including having a common goal on which to focus. Be challenged to remember that glorifying God should be the common goal for each Christian couple.

Why are there so many problems between husbands and wives? Listen to this message to understand differences between men and women that involves their God-given roles, See where a spiritually mature woman is to place her focus rather than on her clothes, jewelry, and hairstyles. Learn that the husband has a responsibility to honor his wife and be the spiritual head of the family.

Why are there so many problems between husbands and wives? Listen to this message to understand differences between men and women that involves their God-given roles, See where a spiritually mature woman is to place her focus rather than on her clothes, jewelry, and hairstyles. Learn that the husband has a responsibility to honor his wife and be the spiritual head of the family.

What does the Bible teach about the role of men in marriage? Listen to this message to hear that the men are to be the leaders of their family but they are never to abuse this leadership- It should be based on love and the example is the Lord Jesus Christ's love for the Church. A woman, in turn, is to submit to the leadership of her own husband. All believers are to direct their attention to understanding the biblical standards mandated for families.

What does the Bible teach about the role of men in marriage? Listen to this message to hear that the men are to be the leaders of their family but they are never to abuse this leadership- It should be based on love and the example is the Lord Jesus Christ's love for the Church. A woman, in turn, is to submit to the leadership of her own husband. All believers are to direct their attention to understanding the biblical standards mandated for families.

Do you ever question whether God has our best interests in mind? Listen to this message to learn that God created everything perfect and it is sin that has corrupted our world. The mandates we have in the Bible teaching us how to live in a fallen world are given by Him and are based on an authority structure. These regulations refer to what is to occur in our public worship to ensure we can focus on God and not be disturbed.

Do you ever question whether God has our best interests in mind? Listen to this message to learn that God created everything perfect and it is sin that has corrupted our world. The mandates we have in the Bible teaching us how to live in a fallen world are given by Him and are based on an authority structure. These regulations refer to what is to occur in our public worship to ensure we can focus on God and not be disturbed.

The Scriptures contain life lessons for us so we can realign our thinking and opinions to God's standards for all believers. Find out what submission for both men and women means and hear a discussion comparing and contrasting two New Testament passages that further explain ways we are to submit. Be challenged to realign your thinking so you will lead a tranquil life both in the home and in public worship.

The Scriptures contain life lessons for us so we can realign our thinking and opinions to God's standards for all believers. Find out what submission for both men and women means and hear a discussion comparing and contrasting two New Testament passages that further explain ways we are to submit. Be challenged to realign your thinking so you will lead a tranquil life both in the home and in public worship.

Can we go through the Scriptures and choose what we believe? Listen to this lesson to learn that all Scripture is to be believed and obeyed and that this is related to authority orientation. Recognize that authority was laid out in the first three chapters of Genesis. Understand that because of sin our basic issue is rebellion. Hear about the spheres of authority God has instituted and how man is the authority because he was created before the woman.

Can we go through the Scriptures and choose what we believe? Listen to this lesson to learn that all Scripture is to be believed and obeyed and that this is related to authority orientation. Recognize that authority was laid out in the first three chapters of Genesis. Understand that because of sin our basic issue is rebellion. Hear about the spheres of authority God has instituted and how man is the authority because he was created before the woman.

When the angels observe you, is your orientation to authority evident? Listen to this message to learn what wives submitting to their husbands means. See that the man was created before the woman and he is to be the authority in the marriage. Find that both the man and woman were created equally in the image of God, but they have different roles. Understand that the example of leadership is Christ's authority over the Church.

When the angels observe you, is your orientation to authority evident? Listen to this message to learn what wives submitting to their husbands means. See that the man was created before the woman and he is to be the authority in the marriage. Find that both the man and woman were created equally in the image of God, but they have different roles. Understand that the example of leadership is Christ's authority over the Church.

What was Adam's and Eve's two-fold problem when approached by Satan in the Garden? Listen to this message to see that Eve was challenged to evaluate God's commands rather than to obey them. Learn three ways Eve failed this test. Find out what the consequences were and what Adam and Eve did out of fear and how they could no longer fulfill their mission they had been given.

What was Adam's and Eve's two-fold problem when approached by Satan in the Garden? Listen to this message to see that Eve was challenged to evaluate God's commands rather than to obey them. Learn three ways Eve failed this test. Find out what the consequences were and what Adam and Eve did out of fear and how they could no longer fulfill their mission they had been given.

Does the Bible teach that women are inferior to men? Listen to this message to understand biblical submission to authority. Hear how Adam and Eve are an example of rejection of the Creator-creature distinction. Learn five distinctive missions God commanded mankind to fulfill and find out why God is called a helper using the same Hebrew word as is used for a wife to be a helper. See how refusing to obey authority made devastating changes in humans.

Does the Bible teach that women are inferior to men? Listen to this message to understand biblical submission to authority. Hear how Adam and Eve are an example of rejection of the Creator-creature distinction. Learn five distinctive missions God commanded mankind to fulfill and find out why God is called a helper using the same Hebrew word as is used for a wife to be a helper. See how refusing to obey authority made devastating changes in humans.

Why does the Bible spend so much time describing the sin of rebellion? Listen to this message to learn that rebellion is a part of our sin nature and was the sin of Satan. See that the Bible compares rebellion to the sin of witchcraft. Hear a number of biblical examples of rebellion beginning with Adam and Eve and including the rebellion of the Israelites. Find out that respect for authority is inherent in having a culture that works. During this message Dr. Dean recommended "The The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations" by Christopher Lasch.

Why does the Bible spend so much time describing the sin of rebellion? Listen to this message to learn that rebellion is a part of our sin nature and was the sin of Satan. See that the Bible compares rebellion to the sin of witchcraft. Hear a number of biblical examples of rebellion beginning with Adam and Eve and including the rebellion of the Israelites. Find out that respect for authority is inherent in having a culture that works. During this message Dr. Dean recommended "The The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations" by Christopher Lasch.

Why does God put so much emphasis on submission to authority? Listen to this message to gain a better understanding of how God is the Sovereign authority over everything and we are to submit to that. Find out the consequences of disobedience to authority by hearing about the first incidence of extreme disobedience by Satan and a second incidence when Adam and Eve rebelled. Recognize there are authority roles in the Godhead.

Why does God put so much emphasis on submission to authority? Listen to this message to gain a better understanding of how God is the Sovereign authority over everything and we are to submit to that. Find out the consequences of disobedience to authority by hearing about the first incidence of extreme disobedience by Satan and a second incidence when Adam and Eve rebelled. Recognize there are authority roles in the Godhead.

Are we ever justified in disobeying a legitimate authority? Listen to this message to find out that God has established authority and it is not inherently bad. See what circumstances have to be that mean we are not to obey even as we accept the consequences. Hear about an example of this in the Book of Daniel. Find out that leaders are to help those under them to be better at what they do.

Are we ever justified in disobeying a legitimate authority? Listen to this message to find out that God has established authority and it is not inherently bad. See what circumstances have to be that mean we are not to obey even as we accept the consequences. Hear about an example of this in the Book of Daniel. Find out that leaders are to help those under them to be better at what they do.

Do you struggle with submitting to others or do you insist on getting your own way? Listen to this lesson to learn that the issue is our obedience to God. Hear the ultimate example of submission when Christ humbled Himself and became obedient even to going to the Cross to die for our sins. Understand that the fear of God is another way of expressing our submission.

Do you struggle with submitting to others or do you insist on getting your own way? Listen to this lesson to learn that the issue is our obedience to God. Hear the ultimate example of submission when Christ humbled Himself and became obedient even to going to the Cross to die for our sins. Understand that the fear of God is another way of expressing our submission.

Are you thankful to God the Father for other believers in your life? Listen to this message to hear a number of examples of the Apostle Paul giving thanks to God for other believers in his prayers. See specific things he mentioned about them, their love, their faith, their study of the Word of God, and how they had been a help to him. Realize that these are the characteristics that should be increasing in all believers.

Are you thankful to God the Father for other believers in your life? Listen to this message to hear a number of examples of the Apostle Paul giving thanks to God for other believers in his prayers. See specific things he mentioned about them, their love, their faith, their study of the Word of God, and how they had been a help to him. Realize that these are the characteristics that should be increasing in all believers.

When unpleasant and adverse things start happening in your life what are you to do? Listen to this message to learn that as a believer it is God's will that you show gratitude to Him for everything, including things you wish were not happening. Learn how often you are to give thanks, who you are to address your thanks to, and what results will happen when you express thanks as you're walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

When unpleasant and adverse things start happening in your life what are you to do? Listen to this message to learn that as a believer it is God's will that you show gratitude to Him for everything, including things you wish were not happening. Learn how often you are to give thanks, who you are to address your thanks to, and what results will happen when you express thanks as you're walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

How can the hymns we sing as a congregation glorify God? Listen to this message to learn that the hymns are to showcase who God is and what He does as the most important part of the hymn. Although we will never have perfect worship, we should aim to the lofty goal of glorifying God. Hear five standards for our worship music and see how they should show doctrinal development as the psalms do.