Adopted as Sons
Bibliography Burke, T. J. (2006). Adopted into God’s Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor. (D. A. Carson, Ed.) (Vol. 22, p. 22). England; Downers Grove, IL: Apollos; InterVarsity Press. Morris, M.…
Sermons
Ephesians
Prayer for the Battle
Discussion Questions As you think about these questions related to the text and prayer, it might be more beneficial to spend time in prayer than discussing questions about prayer. 1. What…
Armor for Battle
Discussion Questions 1. Why might some scoff at this passage about warfare? How would you respond? 2. How does Paul summarize many ideas from the previous chapters with this final…
Spirit-Filled Followers of Jesus
Discussion Questions Why do you think this passage can be difficult for people to take authoritatively? Is there anything counter-cultural to Paul's commands for husbands and wives? How is Paul's…
Living a Life of Love
Read Ephesians 5:1-17 and then consider the following questions In his book, Mere Christianity, CS Lewis makes this statement: “All sorts of people are fond of repeating the statement ‘God…
Put on the New Self
Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul explain the process of personal change? Does it happen by "trying harder" or by becoming a new creation? 2. How are the ethical exhortations…
Walk This Way
Discussion Questions 1. What do all believers share in common? What should all believers pursue? 2. How are believers different? Is this good or bad? 3. What responsibilities do you…
Powerful Prayers
Discussion Questions 1. What was prayer like for you growing up? Did your family pray? 2. What does this passage teach us about the resources of God? 3. Why is…
A Mystery!
Discussion Questions 1. How would you explain the "mystery" Paul describes? 2. Why is it right to say the riches of Christ are "incalculable" or unsearchable? 3. In light of…