Spirit-filled Relationships in Ephesians
Ephesians
Spirit-filled Relationships
Ephesians
1-3: What God has done for us (gospel identity)
4-6: How we live in response (gospel mission)
Ephesians
Principles for a Spirit-filled Life
Ephesians 5:1-21
1
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved
children
2
and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God.
3
But among you there must not be even
a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or
of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy
people.
4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or
coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather
thanksgiving.
5
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or
greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any
inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6
Let no
one deceive you with empty words, for because of such
things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
7
Therefore do not be partners with them.
8
For you were
once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as
children of light
9
(for the fruit of the light consists in all
goodness, righteousness and truth)
10
and find out what
pleases the Lord.
11
Have nothing to do with the fruitless
deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
12
It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do
in secret.
13
But everything exposed by the light becomes
visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a
light.
14
This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from
the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
15
Be very careful,
then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
16
making
the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the
Lord’s will is.
18
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to
debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and
songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your
heart to the Lord,
20
always giving thanks to God the
Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
21
Submit to one another out of reverence for
Christ.
Ephesians
Spirit-filled Relationships
Ephesians 6:5-9
5
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and
fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would
obey Christ.
6
Obey them not only to win their favor
when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing
the will of God from your heart.
7
Serve
wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not
people,
Ephesians 6:5-9
8
because you know that the Lord will reward each
one for whatever good they do, whether they are
slave or free.
9
And masters, treat your slaves in the
same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that
he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,
and there is no favoritism with him.
“Consult the Bible, and you will discover
“Consult the Bible, and you will discover
that the creator of the universe clearly
that the creator of the universe clearly
expects us to keep slaves.”
expects us to keep slaves.”
Slavery was pervasive in
Slavery was pervasive in
the ancient world
the ancient world
Often a person became a slave
Often a person became a slave
to pay off debt or stay alive
to pay off debt or stay alive
OT Laws limited the
OT Laws limited the
mistreatment of slaves
mistreatment of slaves
In Roman society, slavery
In Roman society, slavery
was not a death
was not a death
sentence.
sentence.
“But why doesn’t the Bible directly
condemn slavery full-stop?”
“We must remember that abolition was an unrealistic
and unthinkable goal in Paul’s age. The immediate
emancipation of all slaves would have led to
widespread poverty and even starvation. Perhaps a
third of the population was enslaved in the Roman
Empire. Campaigns of civil disobedience were not
possible under Roman law; a revolt would have ended
in mass slaughter at the hands of the Roman legions.
And slavery did provide an important means of social
support for those who fell into debt or poverty. So
while Paul has no love of slavery, he aims to moderate
and subvert its practice rather than abolish it in one
revolutionary sweep.” Graham Veale
•
The Bible does NOT condone slavery as we think of
it (i.e. abusive, involuntary, exploitative,
dehumanizing, race-based, and permanent).
•
The Bible reveals the gospel to us, and the gospel
fundamentally changes how we see and interact
with others.
•
To the extent the gospel transforms our hearts,
practices like slavery vanish (and did!).
Ephesians
Spirit-filled Relationships
Delve into the profound teachings of Ephesians on Spirit-filled relationships, exploring God's grace, living in response to the Gospel, and principles for a life guided by the Spirit. Reflect on the guidance for walking in love, avoiding immorality, and living as children of light. Discover the importance of wisdom, gratitude, and mutual submission for fostering harmonious and fulfilling relationships in light of Christ's example.
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Ephesians Spirit-filled Relationships
Ephesians 1-3: What God has done for us (gospel identity) 4-6: How we live in response (gospel mission)
Ephesians Principles for a Spirit-filled Life
Ephesians 5:1-21 1Follow God s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person such a person is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14This is why it is said: Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. 15 Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Ephesians Spirit-filled Relationships
Ephesians 6:5-9 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,
Ephesians 6:5-9 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
Consult the Bible, and you will discover that the creator of the universe clearly expects us to keep slaves.
Slavery was pervasive in the ancient world
Often a person became a slave to pay off debt or stay alive
OT Laws limited the mistreatment of slaves
In Roman society, slavery was not a death sentence.
But why doesnt the Bible directly condemn slavery full-stop?
We must remember that abolition was an unrealistic and unthinkable goal in Paul s age. The immediate emancipation of all slaves would have led to widespread poverty and even starvation. Perhaps a third of the population was enslaved in the Roman Empire. Campaigns of civil disobedience were not possible under Roman law; a revolt would have ended in mass slaughter at the hands of the Roman legions. And slavery did provide an important means of social support for those who fell into debt or poverty. So while Paul has no love of slavery, he aims to moderate and subvert its practice rather than abolish it in one revolutionary sweep. Graham Veale
The Bible does NOT condone slavery as we think of it (i.e. abusive, involuntary, exploitative, dehumanizing, race-based, and permanent). The Bible reveals the gospel to us, and the gospel fundamentally changes how we see and interact with others. To the extent the gospel transforms our hearts, practices like slavery vanish (and did!).
Ephesians Spirit-filled Relationships
