Church: You are Called - You are Chosen, An Illustrated Introduction to the Book of Ephesian. The Book of Ephesians is one of the most beautiful epistles found in the New Testament. The language is rich; the images thick - layered one upon another - filled with words like glory, riches, inheritance, love, and power. In Ephesians, Paul give some of his most vivid descriptions of the church - the ekklesia - the gathering of citizens called to be the people of God. Here the church is most lovingly portrayed as the household of God, Christ’s body, and even his wife. In Ephesians, Paul reveals many mysteries of the faith. The reader is also given vision into the realm of spiritual warfare and the activity of the enemy. It is probably no accident that Paul emphasized spiritual powers since Ephesus was the religious headquarters of the Mediterranean world for the worship of the Goddess. Diana or Artemis the Great’s temple in Ephesus was so large and magnificent that it was called one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Her worship brought this international trading city tourists and wealth. Paul continually faced opposition when he shared the gospel, but the opposition he faced in Ephesus was especially connected to the worship of Artemis. This 19 page booklet/study is beautifully illustrated with vintage photos, I tackle the text by analyzing the five Mysteries that Paul introduces: The Mystery of God's Will The Mystery of Christ The Mystery of the Church The Mystery of Marriage The Mystery of the Gospel Ultimately Ephesians is about love and unity betweem God and his people and his people with one another.
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Dynamic New Teaching from Bestselling Author Ed Silvoso It's no secret that the church today has lost its influence in culture. But why? With the technology, affluence, and knowledge we have today, why are we less effective than the first-century church--which didn't have social media, fancy buildings, professional pastors, or even religious freedom? What are we missing? In these vital, eye-opening pages, bestselling author Ed Silvoso digs into Scripture, unearthing Jesus' true design for his church--his Ekklesia. He shows how the early church was a radical, countercultural force of people who transformed the hostile, pagan places in which they lived. Here Dr. Silvoso shows how we, in the midst of social, economic, political, and moral chaos, can once again become the revolutionary, transformational, life-giving Ekklesia Jesus called us to be. | Author: Ed Silvoso | Publisher: Chosen Books | Publication Date: December 05, 2017 | Number of Pages: 272 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 0800798562 | ISBN-13: 9780800798567
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Mike Parsonswith Jeremy Westcott – Each of the redemptive gifts resonates with a colour and has a particular affinity with one of the seven spirits of God. He is opening up the realms of hea…
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In the end-times, the Lord has promised people will be given over to "powerful delusion". In other words, people are going to be caught up in a lie they cannot escape from.
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