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How Is Our Faithfulness Different from God’s? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 7 Jun 02, 2020

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Our God is the faithful one. He surely does what he has committed himself to do for his people.

What Is the Holiness of God? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 6 May 30, 2020

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God’s holiness means that he is in a class by himself, infinitely above and distinct from all else. He is transcendent.

Are Only Special Christians Saints? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 5 May 26, 2020

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Paul calls Christians “saints” dozens of times in his letters — far more than any other name. What does it mean?

Different and Precious Names for Jesus: Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 4 May 23, 2020

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Paul uses a variety of names to describe Jesus, and they are all meaningful. What can we learn from each?

What Are the Two Wills of God? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 3 May 19, 2020

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Are there really two wills in God? If so, what difference does that make for how we read the Bible?

What Does It Mean to Be an Apostle? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 2 May 16, 2020

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What does it mean to be an apostle? Are they different from disciples? And why does it matter?

Who Was This Man Named Paul? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 1 May 12, 2020

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A former Pharisee, a converted persecutor of the church, a man with two names, but one holy ambition: the apostle Paul.

Summary of Philippians in Nine Steps: Philippians 1–4 May 09, 2020

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What is at the heart of the book of Philippians? The display of the beauty of the gospel, the supreme worth of Christ, and the glory of God.

Why Do Greetings Matter? Philippians 4:21–23 May 05, 2020

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One of the most overlooked ways to love the saints each week is to look them in the eye and greet them.

Philippians 4:20: Joining the Great Goal of the Universe May 02, 2020

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When we live for the glory of God, we join God in living for his ultimate purpose in all things.