Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians

Paul exhorts believers in Ephesians 4:2-3 to be marked by love and unity with one another.

If we are called to the high calling of Christ, we must be marked by His love and life—which means the Christian life cannot be lived in a vacuum, rather it must be lived in relationship and community.

In this study, we examine what it means to bear with one another in love and to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 95

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In Ephesians 4, Paul describes the calling with which you have been called and also gives five key “tests” that your life should be marked with.

In this study, we examine gentleness and patience and explain how these two attributes work together and should mark the life of every Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 94

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Scripture often talks about the importance of humility in our lives.

In this continued study of humility in Ephesians 4:2, we look at what Scripture says about humility with seven key observations—that if taken to heart, will radically change our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 93

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Humility is a key defining characteristic of a Christian.

We are told to be clothed with humility, but how?

In this study from Ephesians 4:2, we examine not only what humility is but how we as believers can become humble.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 92

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You have a calling in your life, which is to be conformed in the image of Christ. Knowing about your calling is insufficient; we must live it out. As such, your life must be tested and proven against the perfect standard of Jesus Christ.

In this study from Ephesians 4:2-3, we examine humility—the first of Paul’s five initial tests that our lives must reflect if we hope to walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 91

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God has a calling on your life and you are commissioned to walk worthy of that high calling.

In this study, Nathan Johnson explores Ephesians 4:1 and discusses not only what that high calling in your life is, but how you can live the impossible Christian life. 

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 90

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You have a calling on your life from the King of kings. He has invited you to share in something far more than a profession or obligation.

In this study, Nathan Johnson examines our high and holy calling from Ephesians 4:1 and gives two powerful illustrations of how God has invited you into the adventure of a lifetime.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 89

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Jesus is Lord!

But what does that mean practically for our lives as believers?

If we are going to truly understand and embrace God’s calling on our lives, we must first embrace the One who has called us.

In this study, we look at God being our Lord and Shepherd and the three things these two characteristics of God have in common for our daily lives as Christians.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 88

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While we know Paul was a prisoner of Rome for the sake of the Gospel, he boldly declares that He is a prison IN the Lord—that his position and focus is Jesus Christ.

In order for us to have a proper understanding of God’s calling in our lives, we, like Paul, need to see ourselves in a proper position of humility, submission, and surrender to the One who has called us.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 4:1, Nathan Johnson explores what it means to be a prisoner IN the Lord and how that changes everything for a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 87

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I recorded this mini-series from Ephesians 4:1-3 in the studio. As such they are a bit shorter and have a slightly different tone than our normal studies.

To lay a foundation for this ten-part mini-series, I gave a recap of the previous study I gave, The Practical Outflow of Our Position in Christ.

As we begin this new mini-series from Ephesians 4 examining God’s call in our lives, we first need to see the connection between chapters 1-3 and chapters 4-6. Without recognizing that the outflow of the Christian life is based upon God’s inflow, we will either live with hypocrisy or passivity. Join me in this overview message looking at the importance of knowing all of Ephesians to properly understand God’s calling in the life of a believer.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 86

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The Christian life is all about our position in Christ.

Yet many Christians will either know their position and not live it out or they try to produce “religious activities” out of their own strength and resource without having the life of Christ within. Both can be dangerous.

In Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, he spends half the letter addressing their position in Christ, and then exhorts them to live it out in the everyday moments of their lives.

Join Nathan in this expositional study as he talks about the practical outflow of our position in Christ as we begin to study the second half of the book.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 85

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All glory and honor and praise belong to our God! Yet for many Christians, this reality is not reflected in their lives nor declared from their lips.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines the end of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and explains Paul’s theology of doxology—for God to receive all glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. 

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 84

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Our lives as Christians are not to be lived from our own strength, wisdom, or resource; rather, our lives are to the vessels through which God can showcase His indescribable power and life through.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:20, Nathan Johnson talks about God’s power which empowers us to live the impossible Christian life. 

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 83

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As believers, we often live as if God is incapable of handling our issues, problems, or trials. But God not only is able, He is abundantly able to go beyond your wildest thought or desire.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:20, Nathan Johnson discusses how God loves impossibilities, how He is abundantly able, and yet we often view God as far too small. This message will be an injection of fresh vigor to your faith.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 82

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In what may be one of the most breathtaking and dumbfounding passages in Scripture, Paul declares he desires us to be “filled up to all the fullness of God.” But what does it mean to be filled with the “fullness of God” and how do we experience such an incredible reality?

In this expositional message, Nathan expounds upon Ephesians 3:19 and gives three practical ideas you need to practice so you can experience the fullness of God in your life.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 81

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The modern church has become obsessed with knowing about God rather than actually knowing God.

Similarly, we talk about the love of God, but how often do we truly experience it?

In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:18-19, Nathan Johnson talks about the unfathomable love of God and the paradox that Paul calls us to—to comprehend the incomprehensible.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 80

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There is one primary defining attribute for every Christian: love.

According to Paul, our lives are to be rooted and grounded in the life of Christ so that we not only know the depths of love but are also known by this incredible characteristic.

In this expositional message of Ephesians 3:17-19, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to be defined by love and gives three practical outflows of a life of love as we are rooted and grounded in Christ.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 79

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As Christians, our lives are to be rooted and grounded in love—not in an emotion but in God Himself, for He is love. But what does it mean for us to find our stability, security, and survival in Christ?

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores this concept and unpacks what Paul means in Ephesians 3:17—that we should be rooted and grounded in love.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 78

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Christ is to dwell in our hearts THROUGH FAITH.

So what does it mean to walk by faith and live in light of eternity?

In this expositional message of Ephesians 3:17, Nathan practically discusses the topic of faith and what it means to live as believers who trust God regardless of the evidence that surrounds us.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 77

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Christ is to dwell in our hearts through faith, declares Paul in Ephesians 3:17. But this is not a call for salvation but for Christ to be central and preeminent in our lives.

In this stirring expositional message, Nathan Johnson unpacks three things that Christ dwelling in our hearts does NOT mean, in order to help us understand what it does. 

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 76

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The emphasis of Paul’s incredible prayer is the life and love of Jesus Christ demonstrated and experienced in the depths of every believer. The heart of the prayer is found in the phrase “strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.”

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores this profound and essential concept of which the rest of the prayer flows from.

As Christians, we must be strengthened and empowered by the Spirit of God in our inner being (our mind, heart, will, emotions, and conscience) if we desire to practically live the life of a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 75

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In Ephesians 3:16, Paul declares that he prays “according to the riches of God’s glory.” While we know prayer is important, many of us don’t know the posture, position, or person of prayer like Paul did.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about what it means to pray according to the riches of God’s glory and gives you three important questions that have the potential to deepen and transform your prayer life.

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Paul tells us that every family in heaven and on earth derives its name from God the Father. But what does it mean that we are “named” from the Father?

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson not only explores this incredible concept of “name” in Scripture but also gives the secret for how our lives can reflect the heart, character, and image of our God.

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Paul’s second prayer in Ephesians (3:14-21) isn’t a causal or simple prayer—it is an intense and focused prayer for the fullness of Christ in the lives of Paul’s readers.

While we often don’t place much significance on the posture of prayer, Paul emphasizes that this prayer is done on his knees before the Father.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the biblical posture of prayer, why Paul is emphasizing bowing his knees, and what this practically means for our own prayer lives.

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In this new section of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson explores Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and the abundant life made available to us in Christ Jesus. Paul begins his prayer by declaring “for this reason”—building upon what He has written so far in Ephesians. Join Nathan in this study where we review Ephesians 1-3 and what reason Paul is praying on behalf of believers.

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Tribulations and trials are supposed to be our triumph in the Christian life! As believers, we shouldn’t shy away from difficulties, but as Paul commands, we should embrace them. Why? Because we know how God is using them in our lives. In this expositional study, Nathan examines Ephesians 3:13 and Paul’s reminder that we should not lose heart at his tribulations but rather recognize that tribulations are our glory and boast. You can triumph in tribulation! And in this message, Nathan gives five ways you can do so. 

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Believers have access to the throne room of the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Creator of the Universe. In Ephesians 3:12, Paul says that our access unto God is not one of trepidation or fear but one of bold confidence. In this expositional study, Nathan explains our bold, confident access to God and the amazing wonder of such access.

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God has an eternal purpose that He is bringing about in Christ Jesus. From eternity past, through all the Old Testament, and continues to today, His divine plan will be brought about. In this expositional message from Ephesians 3:11, Nathan Johnson gives an introduction to God’s eternal purpose and gives three practical ways we can live in His will and plan.

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The body of Christ (the Church) has the tremendous privilege to declare the manifold wisdom of God to the heavenly realms. The way we as Christians live here on earth becomes a declaration to the world around us and to the heavenlies that God is still God, He is enthroned on high, and all the promises in Him are still yes and amen.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:10, Nathan Johnson explores this amazing mystery and describes not only what the manifold wisdom of God is but explains how we get to showcase the life and wisdom of God to the universe.

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God has a “mysterious plan” that He is accomplishing and bringing about in Christ Jesus. This plan, though hidden for ages in God, has come to light and is to be made known to the world.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 3:9, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s declaration and explains not only what the mystery is but how we as Christians are supposed to showcase it every day of our lives.

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Christians have an indescribable wealth in Jesus Christ!

While not money or materials, our riches is Jesus Himself.

In Ephesians 3:8, Paul declares that we have “unfathomable riches of Christ” and that he was given the privilege and grace to proclaim these “riches” to the world. Join Nathan Johnson in this expositional study of Ephesians 3:8 and discover four ways to respond to the incredible, unfathomable riches we have in Christ Jesus.

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God's overwhelming grace and power radically changed Paul's life so that this "Jew of Jews" and a "Pharisee of Pharisee" was now an apostle to the Gentiles … a minister of the Gospel to the people who were once his enemies.

This Gospel has gone forth and has made the Gentiles a part of the fellowship of believers with the Jews.

In this study, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 3:6-7 and explores the three aspects that Paul declares the Gentiles get to participate in: fellow heirs, fellow members, and fellow partakers in the promise in Christ.

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God's grand mystery, hidden from ages past, has now been revealed. Not only should we know what the mystery is, but we as Christians must also fully experience it!

In this Deeper Christian Bible Study series in Ephesians, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 3:2-7 and explores the mystery of Christ and how Paul is a steward (dispenser) of the grace of God.

Throughout the message, you will not only understand the power of God that was demonstrated in the life of Paul, but you will also realize that the same transformation God did in Paul, He now wants to do in you to reach the world for Christ.

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Paul is a prisoner of Rome, yet sees himself only as a prisoner of Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:1).

In this Deeper Christian Bible Study series in Ephesians, Nathan Johnson preaches from Ephesians 3:1 and examines the idea that God can take every circumstance, situation, and trial and use it for the sake of His purpose and plan.

Discover how you too can turn every hardship and difficulty into an opportunity to rejoice and trust as you see yourself as a "prisoner of Christ Jesus."

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The temple in the Old Testament was a holy place set apart for worship, prayer, and God’s presence.

In the New Testament we are told that we have become God’s dwelling place.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson looks at six things the temple was for in the Old Testament and expounds upon Ephesians 2:21-22 as Paul declares that we are growing up into the temple of the Lord to be His dwelling place.

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Jesus is our rock, our fortress, and our cornerstone – for us individually and for the Church.

In this expositional sermon on Ephesians 2:19-22, Nathan Johnson looks at the concept that we are all being built up into a holy temple unto the Lord – with Christ as the chief cornerstone.

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There is a brand new reality we experience in Christ Jesus.

And in order to describe this incredible life, Paul gives three pictures to enunciate the depth and profundity of Christianity: citizens, family, a building.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores Ephesians 2:19-22 and describes what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God, a part of God’s family, and an essential part of the building that houses the presence of God Almighty.

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Christianity is far more than a religion.

It is more than a religious duty of obligations, dos and don’ts, or mere behaviors we are to imitate.

Christianity, ultimately, is about relationship.

God’s salvific work in our lives was not only to forgive our sins but to draw us into an intimate nearness in relationship and intimacy.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 2:18, Nathan Johnson examines what it means for us to have access unto the Father through Jesus by the Spirit.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 57

We desperately need peace.

But where do we find it?

Paul is clear that Jesus not only gives us peace, but more so IS our peace! And as our peace, He proclaims peace.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:16-17 and talks about the power of reconciliation, how it relates to peace, and why it is a beautiful and powerful declaration when we proclaim the Gospel of peace.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 56

Too many Christians function with half a Bible – they tend to ignore the Old Testament or see it is antiquated stories that may contain good morals.

But the Old Testament is important for our understanding of the New Testament. Christians are not "New Testament" believers – they are "full Bible" believers!

Yet we must ask ourselves what role of the Old Testament Law has in our lives and what did Jesus do with it?

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s statement in Ephesians 2:15-16 and discusses the concept that Jesus not only fulfilled the Law but "abolished" it in order to create something entirely new.

And this new "Law" is going to require our need for Jesus.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 55

We often live with barriers, walls, and division.

Whether its denominational distinctive, an issue of race or nationality, or just protection from past hurt, we are to allow Jesus to be peace and remove every barrier and division in our lives, churches, and communities.

The solution to the division and segregation of today is not meetings, legislation, or new training – but Christ Himself.

In this expositional message from Ephesians 2:14-17, Nathan Johnson talks about the effect of Jesus by being our Prince of Peace.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 54

Our lives will experience uncertainty, turmoil, difficulty, and hardship. Yet Jesus promises that we can live a life of joy and peace, regardless of what we may face.

We must remember that peace is more than a feeling or emotion, rather, peace is a Person (Jesus). 

In Ephesians 2:14, Paul reminds us that despite the great hostility, Jesus wants to be our peace.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:14 and explains what true peace is and gives three directions which godly peace flows.

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When we sing the old hymn “There is Power in the Blood,” do you know what power we are talking about?

And even though while there is tremendous power in the blood of Christ – and we may sing it, know it, and declare it – it doesn’t mean we actually experience and live within this incredible reality.

In this expositional sermon of Ephesians 2:13, Nathan Johnson talks about being brought near by the blood of Christ, it’s effectual power to work in our lives, and why we consider the blood of Jesus precious (1 Peter 1:19).

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Scripture is adamant that we are to keep in mind and remember certain things.

In Ephesians 2:11-12, Paul gives a list of “remembrance” to the gentiles in Ephesus – reminding them that they had no access to God or the commonwealth of God’s family before Christ.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson talks about the significance of being brought into the family of God and why we should remember what God has done in our past and desires to do in our present.

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What is the place of the Gentiles in the family of God?

Paul addresses this question by talking about how the Gentiles were cut off from God by the Israelites – but declares that in Jesus we are brought in and now have access.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:11 and talks about being cut off by the “cut-off ones."

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What began in the Old Testament with God choosing one man (Abraham) whose family becomes a nation (Israel), results in a question in the New Testament: as Gentiles become Christians, what place do they have in the “family of God”?

In Ephesians 2:11-22, Paul not only answers this lingering question but also showcases the power of God within the Church, the Body of Christ.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson gives an overview of Ephesians 2:11-22 and talks about the profundity of the Cross in bringing the Gentiles into the family and Kingdom of God.

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In the Mediterranean port of ancient Joppa, there lived a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity (see Acts 9:36).

Dorcas was a woman known for "good works."

Paul, in Ephesians 2:10, says this is to be the same for every believer – we were created in Christ Jesus for "good works" (because we are His workmanship … His poetry).

The question we must answer is what are these good works and how do we go about doing them?

In this expositional sermon, Nathan examines Ephesians 2:10 and explains that the good works Paul refers to is not about a list of activities or "dos and don'ts" – but rather is the life and love of Christ Himself.

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God is an artist and a poet.

He doesn't "paint by number" rather His masterpiece is the outward expression of His heart and life.

In Ephesians 2:10, Paul declares that we are God's "workmanship" – a Greek word where we get our English term "poem."

In short, Paul is declaring that we are God's great poetry in and to this world.

In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson talks about the grace and salvation of God in light of God's working to bring about a masterpiece and poetry that showcases Himself to the world.

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It is such a simple truth, yet holds a profound mystery – we are saved by grace through faith.

This declaration by Paul in Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that while we experience the benefit and blessing of salvation, it is not a work or activity we accomplished but something God entirely did for us.

In this expositional sermon, Nathan Johnson explains that this salvation by grace through faith is not something which happened merely in the past on our behalf but is the ongoing reality and experience for the believer.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 46

When God redeemed humanity, it wasn’t merely for us, it was also for Himself.

In this expositional study of Ephesians 2:7, Nathan Johnson looks at the superlative demonstration of God’s grace … now and for all eternity.

God is revealing the immeasurable abundance of His grace in our lives – a picture and declaration of His love, mercy, kindness, and grace.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 45

There is a big difference between living your life FOR God and living your life WITH Him.

In Ephesians 2:5-6, Paul is adamant that what is going on in your life is “with” Christ – you have been made alive with Him, raised with Him, and seated with Him.

In this expositional study of Ephesians, Nathan talks about the importance of a life lived with Christ.

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Amazing Grace!

We sing the phrase, but why is it so amazing?

In this study, Nathan gives a powerful reminder of the manifold and marvelous grace of God which is truly amazing.

Not only do we learn what true biblical grace is but how that was showcased in Jesus Christ and now available to every Christian not just for salvation but to live out the Christian life.

If you think of grace as merely forgiveness of our sins, you are missing the profound depth and reality of all that grace is in our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 43

God is love! And He loves us with a great-indescribable love.

We know God is love and that He loves us with agape love … but what does that actually mean?

We must understand that this sacrificial, unconditional, unselfish love is poured out upon us and demonstrated most evidently at the Cross.

In this message, Nathan Johnson looks at the love of God and the profound exchange He made with us at the Cross. Our sins are taken away and now we can live triumphant in Christ – what a powerful picture of God’s love!

Looking at Ephesians 2:4-5 we discover an amazing realization – that in the midst of my sin and rebellion, Christ died for me … because of the great love with which He loved us.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 42

God is abundant and rich in mercy!

This declaration from Paul echos throughout the Old Testament and comes to fulfillment at the Cross of Christ.

In this episode, Nathan Johnson takes Paul’s statement and traces it throughout the Old Testament showing that God Himself declares that He is abundant in mercy (the Hebrew word is "Hesed") … and as such, we should recognize that His mercy is even better than life!

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 41

Two of the greatest words in Scripture – a summation of the Gospel – is "But God."

These two little words contains a summary of God’s mercy and love, the expression of forgiveness and redemption

In this message, Nathan Johnson examines Ephesians 2:4 and looks at the powerful truth these two words hold for our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 40

Our lives outside of Jesus is dead, dark, and depressing.

In Ephesians 2, Paul begins by talking about our lives before Christ – in one word: dead.

In this message, Nathan Johnson examines Paul’s description of our spiritual deadness outside of Christ …

While it may seem depressing to think of our former way of living, this message is a reminder of how much we need Jesus in our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 39

God has a problem on His hands with humanity — we are a bunch of spiritual corpses.

We were dead in our sins and trespasses.

But God gave Himself upon the Cross so that we who were once in the kingdom of darkness could be redeemed and brought to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

At the start of Ephesians 2, Paul establishes a contrast from the life we once lived in sin and the flesh and the life we now have in Christ Jesus.

In this beginning message to the second chapter of Ephesians, Nathan Johnson looks at the first three verses in this chapter and discusses the difference between life and death, God’s purpose for our lives, and the great problem He dealt with on the cross.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 38

At the end of Ephesians chapter one, Paul declares the purpose of God is that we (the church) might be filled with the fullness of God.

What a marvelous reality that we as believers have access to!

The God of the universe wants to indwell our lives and showcase Himself in and through us. In this study, Nathan Johnson explores this concluding passage of Ephesians one and exhorts us to live filled with the fullness of God.

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