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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Ephesians: Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Ephesians: Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Ephesians: Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy
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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Ephesians: Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy

    By Warren W. Wiersbe

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    Amid a society where wealth is often the measurement of success, popular author Warren Wiersbe unpacks the book of Ephesians to prove the countercultural nature of the Gospel.  Through helpful illustrations and analysis, he opens your eyes to the riches that believers already have, frequently without knowing or taking advantage of them.


    Ultimately, believers have salvation, and with this gift comes many other blessings.  You have the Holy Spirit empowering you for the work of the Kingdom.  You have the necessary spiritual armor fighting off enemy attacks.  You have never-fading wealth promising eternity with a perfect God. 


    Not only has God given you the "engagement ring" of His Holy Spirit as a promise for eternal bliss, but you already have the victory that Christ bought on your behalf!  Perhaps you don't know how rich you are—yet.  You'll soon see that the tangible things of this life can never amass an eternal fortune.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateNov 12, 2012
    ISBN9781434702203
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Ephesians: Gaining the Things That Money Can't Buy
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    Warren W. Wiersbe

    Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as "the pastor’s pastor." He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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      The Wiersbe Bible Study Series - Warren W. Wiersbe

      Contents

      Cover

      Introduction to Ephesians

      How to Use This Study

      Lesson 1

      All These Riches (Ephesians 1:1–14)

      Lesson 2

      The Believer’s Difference (Ephesians 1:15—2:10)

      Lesson 3

      Peace (Ephesians 2:11–22)

      Lesson 4

      A Mystery Worth Knowing (Ephesians 3:1–13)

      Lesson 5

      What God Has for Us (Ephesians 3:14–21)

      Lesson 6

      Walking in Unity (Ephesians 4)

      Lesson 7

      Imitation (Ephesians 5)

      Lesson 8

      Living It (Ephesians 6)

      Bonus Lesson

      Summary and Review

      Extras

      Introduction to Ephesians

      The Author

      Some names in history we identify immediately, and Paul is one of them. Originally named Saul (Acts 7:58), Paul faithfully served God as a devoted rabbi. As a strong-minded Jew, he became the leader of the anti-Christian movement in Jerusalem, but in the middle of this activity, Saul was arrested by Jesus Christ and was converted. He then became Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

      Around the year AD 53, Paul first ministered in Ephesus, but he did not stay there. Two years later he visited again and remained for two years. During these years he founded a strong church. Nearly ten years later Paul wrote this letter to his beloved friends in Ephesus.

      The Saints in Ephesus

      Are you surprised that Paul addresses his letter to saints? No word in the New Testament has suffered more than this word saint. Even the dictionary defines a saint as a person officially recognized for holiness of life. Nine times in this brief letter, Paul refers to his readers as saints. The word saint is simply one of the many terms used in the New Testament to describe one who has trusted Jesus Christ as Savior. The person is alive physically as well as spiritually.

      How did these people become saints? The answer is found in two words: faithful and grace. Faith and grace go together, because the only way to experience grace is through faith.

      The Purpose

      Each book in the Bible has its own special theme and message, even though it may deal with many different topics. The theme for the book of Ephesians is the Christian’s riches in Christ. Paul examines the source of our blessings, the scope of our blessings, and the sphere of our blessings in this letter.

      The fact that Paul is writing about wealth would be significant to his readers, because Ephesus was considered the bank of Asia. The great Temple of Diana, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was in Ephesus, and was not only a center for idolatrous worship, but also a depository for wealth. In this letter, Paul compares the church of Jesus Christ to a temple and explains the great wealth that Christ has in His church. Paul is saying to us, Be Rich!

      —Warren W. Wiersbe

      How to Use This Study

      This study is designed for both individual and small-group use. We’ve divided it into eight lessons—each references one or more chapters in Warren W. Wiersbe’s commentary Be Rich (second edition, David C. Cook, 2009). While reading Be Rich is not a prerequisite for going through this study, the additional insights and background Wiersbe offers can greatly enhance your study experience.

      The Getting Started questions at the beginning of each lesson offer you an opportunity to record your first thoughts and reactions to the study text. This is an important step in the study process, because those first impressions often include clues about what your heart is longing to discover.

      The bulk of the study is found in the Going Deeper questions. These dive into the Bible text and, along with excerpts from Wiersbe’s commentary, help you examine not only the original context and meaning of the verses but also modern application.

      Looking Inward narrows the focus down to your personal story. These intimate questions can be a bit uncomfortable at times, but don’t shy away from honesty here. This is where you are asked to stand before the mirror of God’s Word and look closely at what you see. It’s the place to take a good look at yourself in light of the lesson and search for ways in which you can grow in faith.

      Going Forward is the place where you can commit to paper those things you want or need to do in order to better live out the discoveries you made in the Looking Inward section. Don’t skip or skim through this. Take the time to really consider what practical steps you might take to move closer to Christ. Then share your thoughts with a trusted friend who can act as an encourager and accountability partner.

      Finally, there is a brief Seeking Help section to close the lesson. This is a reminder for you to invite God into your spiritual-growth process. If you choose to write out a prayer in this section, come back to it as you work through the lesson and continue to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you discover God’s will for your life.

      Tips for Small Groups

      A small group is a dynamic thing.

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