Dynamic Studies in Ephesians: Bringing God’S Word to Life
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Welcome to an enjoyable and life-impacting study of a letter written by one of the most intelligent and educated men in history. This mans life was changed from that of a religious zealot to one of the most dedicated followers of the Jewish Messiah. The letter itself is part of our Bible and is known as the book of Ephesians.
This particular portion of Scripture has proven to be remarkable in its power over the ages. Here we find:
Details of the privileges enjoyed by followers of Jesus Christ.
Secrets of unity and relationships
.Gods formula for victorious living.
Fred Scheeren guides us through the book of Ephesians by relating it to the whole of scripture to help us fully realize the power of Gods Word and incorporate it into our lives. Dive into this exciting study for another life-changing encounter with the Word of God.
Gordon Haresign, an internationally known author, professor, speaker, and member of the board of directors of Scripture Union, has said, These are among the finest, if not the finest, inductive Bible studies available today. I strongly endorse them about the Dynamic Bible Studies series produced by Scheeren.
Fred A. Scheeren
Fred Scheeren is a distinguished Certified Financial Planner® and Managing Director-Investments with a major investment firm. Using his award-winning analytical skills and overwhelming passion for biblical study, Scheeren has carved out a second vocation as a speaker and now an author. Over the past fifty years he has presented numerous Bible studies to groups of different sizes and denominations.
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Dynamic Studies in Ephesians - Fred A. Scheeren
Copyright © 2017 Fred A. Scheeren.
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WestBow Press rev. date: 07/06/2017
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Preface
Ground Rules
Introduction To Ephesians
Week 1: Special Privileges (Ephesians 1:1-14)
Week 2: Unfathomable Power (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Week 3: Better Than We Deserve (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Week 4: The Privilege Of Adoption (Ephesians 2:11-22)
Week 5: Ancient Mystery Revealed (Ephesians 3:1-13)
Week 6: Power (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Week 7: Mandate For Perfect Unity (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Week 8: Change For Victory (Ephesians 4:17-5:21)
Week 9: Family (Ephesians 5:21-33)
Week 10: Parents And Children (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Week 11: Employers And Employees (Ephesians 6:5-9)
Week 12: Prepare For All-Out War (Ephesians 6:10-24)
Appendix 1: How to Avoid Error
Appendix 2: Composite Probability Theory
Dedication
I DEDICATE THIS book to my lovely wife, Sally, who is a Jewish believer. She has stood by me over the years and raised our sons in our God-loving home. The comfort of sharing our friendship and our love for Christ has encouraged me greatly in creating this series of dynamic studies of various books of the Bible. Sally’s participation in our small group studies has added a much deeper dimension of richness to the discussions. Thank you for sharing your heritage, training, and knowledge.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
MY FRIEND, BOB Mason, who at the time I began the Dynamic Bible Studies series was in his second career as the pastor of small groups at the Bible Chapel in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, suggested the overall structure of each study. Realizing our group was doing more in-depth work than most, he asked that I include several important segments in each lesson—most specifically, the warm-up and life application phases.
Bob suggested a great resource called the New Testament Lesson Planner from InterVarsity Press. I have augmented this with commentaries by Dr. Charles Missler from Koinonia House, the Wiersbe Bible Commentary, The MacArthur Bible Handbook by Dr. John MacArthur, the Bible Commentaries of J. Vernon McGee, and the whole of Scripture itself. To make the utilization of the whole of Scripture more efficient, I have also leaned heavily on the Libronix Digital Library, perhaps the most advanced Bible software available, and other resources to help us understand how the New Testament and the Tanakh (Old Testament) fit together as one cohesive document.
I have also enjoyed the input and encouragement of my friend, Ron Jones, as I have continued to prepare these studies. Ron is a former high school principal and administrator. He is also a committed believer and daily student of God’s Word. His background in education coupled with his love of God and His Word has made him a powerful force for good.
I would also like to express thanks to my good friend, Gordon Haresign, for his continued support and encouragement in my efforts to produce the Dynamic Bible Studies series. Gordon’s journey began with his birth in the Belgian Congo. In the following years he was a senior executive with an international accounting firm, served in the military, labored as a Bible college professor, was instrumental in the leadership of a worldwide Bible correspondence school, and currently serves on the board of directors of Scripture Union, an international Bible-based ministry. Gordon’s work as a teacher, speaker, and missionary has taken him to over 50 countries on five continents. His two most recent books, Authentic Christianity and Pray for the Fire to Fall should be required reading for all believers. Speaking of the Dynamic Bible Studies series, he has written These are among the finest, if not the finest, inductive Bible studies available today. I strongly endorse them.
I would also like to express my appreciation to my two proof-readers. This includes:
• Cynthia Nicastro, an intelligent, ardent and devoted student of the Scriptures and a meticulous grammarian.
• My wife Sally, a Jewish believer and Ivy League educated lawyer who was law review in law school, worked for the Superior Court of the State of Pennsylvania, and is now in private practice.
May God bless you, inspire you, teach you, and change your life for the better as you work through these lessons.
PREFACE
Welcome to what I hope you find to be a most enjoyable and enlightening study of a letter written by one of the most intelligent and educated men in history. This man’s life was changed from that of a religious zealot to one of the most dedicated followers of the Jewish Messiah. This letter is part of the group of documents that today is known as The Bible
and is referred to as the Book of Ephesians.
As we consider how this book of the Bible fits into the whole of the New Testament and the Tanakh (the name used by Jews for the Old Testament, used here to emphasize the Jewishness of the Scriptures), we need to realize a number of things. We should stand in awe of this collection of 66 books, written over thousands of years by at least 40 different authors. Every detail of the text is there by design. It explains history before it happens, and comes to us from outside the dimension of time. It is, in short, the most amazing, most authenticated, and most accurate book available in the world.
If this claim is not strong enough, add to it the indisputable fact that the words contained therein have changed more lives than any others now in existence.
While the Judeo-Christian Scriptures are demonstrably perfect, my prepared studies are not. There is no way I or anyone else could possibly incorporate the depth of the text into individual sessions. I simply desire to provide a vehicle for others to use in their investigation of the Scriptures as they incorporate these timeless truths into their lives.
Speaking of small groups, Dr. Chuck Missler, a former Fortune 500 CEO, said I experienced more growth in my personal life as a believer by participating in small group bible studies than anything else.
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