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. He compares the church to a temple and explains the great wealth that Christ has in His church!
Each lesson includes discussion and reflection questions, notes from the commentary Be Rich, Real-Life Aplication Ideas, and helpful Notes for Small Groups.
10 Lessons plus a bonus Review and Summary Lesson. Reading along in the Be Complete commentary is not necessary but can greatly enhance your understanding of the book.
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Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 Vendor: David C. Cook Publication Date: 2008 Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.50 (inches)
ISBN: 078144568X ISBN-13: 9780781445689 Availability: In Stock Series:Wiersbe Bible Study
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 areyet. You'll soon see that the tangible things of this life can never amass an eternal fortune.
Author Bio
Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is an internationally known Bible teacher and the former pastor of three churches, including the Moody Church in Chicago. For ten years he served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. Dr. Wiersbe has written more than 150 books, including the popular "Be" series of expositional Bible studies, which has sold more than four million copies. In 2002, he was awarded the Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.