Through The Bible - English - 54 (Ephesians-2) by Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life must manifest heavenly realities in ordinary earthly life, citing Jesus' example of living fully engaged in all aspects of life. Drawing from Ephesians 3:10, the core message is that the church's unity and demonstration of God's wisdom to the
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Walking in a manner worthy of our callingIn view of what God has done, believers must walk worthy of their calling, starting with the foundational virtues of humility and gentleness demonstrated by Jesus.
Preserving the unity of the spiritJust as physical life holds the dust of the body together in unity, spiritual life preserves the fellowship of believers in the bond of peace, making allowances for each other's faults.
Christ's ascension and ministry gifts to the churchAfter ascending and taking captives to heaven, the ascended Christ gave gifts to the church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—to equip the saints for building up the body.
The functions of prophets, evangelists, and shepherdsProphets diagnose sin and expose compromise, evangelists reach the lost, and pastors tenderly care for the sheep so that the church can mature together.
Growing up into Christ and avoiding deceitBelievers must grow up to spiritual maturity, speaking the truth in love and exercising their spiritual senses to discern and avoid human craftiness and deception.
Putting off falsehood and aiming for zero defectBelievers must put away lying, anger, slander, and bitterness, pressing on toward a standard of zero sin in their daily walk just as manufacturers strive for zero defects.
Being continuously filled with the Holy SpiritJust as drunkenness is strictly forbidden, believers are commanded to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, which results in a heart of thankfulness, praise, and submission.
Mutual submission in home and office relationshipsThe principle of mutual submission in the fear of Christ governs relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and masters and servants.Ephesians 5:21
Husbands loving their wives as Christ loves the churchHusbands are called to be the head of the wife by tenderly sensing and caring for her emotional and spiritual needs, mirroring Christ's sacrificial love for the church.
Stopping human conflict to fight spiritual enemiesTo successfully engage in spiritual warfare against demonic powers, believers must first make the firm decision to stop fighting with other human beings.
Putting on the whole armor of GodBelievers must equip themselves with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes ready for sharing the gospel, the shield of faith, and the sword of the spirit.
Keeping the armor fresh through constant prayerThe entire spiritual armor is kept oiled and effective through praying at all times in the Holy Spirit for oneself and for all the saints.
