ephesians introduction
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Presented by: Tempered Steel Ministries
Changing Our Hearts, Our Habits, and Our Holiness
Introduction
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Bible is the inerrant Word of God – directed, inspired, and authored by the Holy Spirit
The “teacher” in this class will not be me but the Holy Spirit of God.
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Situated in what is now Turkey Major trade and banking centre Population estimated to be 250,000+ Stadium supported approx. 50,000 People
A few wealthy Larger number average families Largest number of slaves
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Fascinated with the supernatural Steeped in goddess religion (Greek: Artemis, Roman: Diana)
Worship defined by sacrifices – animal Human virginity Invocation of the spirits of forests, trees, woodlands and
animals
Funded by the state Paid the priests and priestesses
Profits went to the state coffer Received funds from temple prostitution
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• 425 feet long• 225 feet wide• 60 feet high• 127 columns
• ALL MARBLE
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Some Ephesians were in Jerusalem on Pentecost
Paul brought the believers together on his missionary journeys – along with John the Apostle, Apollos, Aquila and Priscilla, and others
Grew under Paul’s three year ministry Timothy took over all the churches in the
Ephesus area
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Been around for awhile – mature They were spiritually passionate in their early
years The started to adopt the teachings of their
culture into church life and spirituality in their middle years
They had lost their “first love” in their latter years
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The western church is like them Lost our first love
We have added “false” doctrines to our personal lives Not 100% wrong, but not 100% true
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In three parts: Position, Practice, Conquer
Position in Christ – who we are and what do we believe and understand about our faith in Jesus Christ.
Practice with Christ – reflecting our faith in the everyday world – distinguishing ourselves from the world surrounding us.
Conquering through Christ – confrontation in the spiritual realm
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