The 2012 Northern Virginia Conference was on The Mountaintops of Scripture, giving a dispensational overview of the Bible.
The goals of this study are three-fold: first, to help the Bible student “think through” the Bible story along the lines of God’s promises and their fulfillment in the Person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. The second objective is for us to gain a sense of how to “rightly divide” the Word of God, according to its own inherent pattern. In so doing, we are able to see its unity and minimize supposed contradictions. Finally, this overall grasp of Scripture will enable us to “tell the story” to others, keeping the focus where it belongs—on Jesus Christ the Savior.

The Mountaintops of Scripture – Northern VA 2012

Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003

Ephesians #42

Ephesians #42

The filling of the spirit in Eph 5:18 is based on the five works of the spirit at salvation -- baptism, regeneration, indwelling, gift, and sealed (see previous lessons). Indwelling of the spirit is to make us like Jesus. 1Ti 3:16 "godliness" means likeness to Christ . 2Co 3:18 "transformed from glory to glory"; we look in a mirror and make adjustments as example to our growth in Christ, looking more and more like Him. 2Ti 3:16 - the Word of God is... "profitable for rebuke, correction, and instruction in righteousness". Self-emptying is in the concept of filling by the Spirit (Rom 12:1-2). Effects of the Spirit: (1) personal self control (not squandering resources and excess) (Gal 5:23, Tit 1:8, 2Pe 1:6); (2) concern and caring for well being of others (Eph 5:19, 1Th 5:11); (3) inner joy under girds everything; (4) gratitude and thanksgiving (Eph 5:20, 1Th 5:16-18); (5) submissiveness (Eph 5:21, Pro 9:10)

Scripture References: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 9:10, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 5:21, Ephesians 5:20, Ephesians 5:19, Titus 1:8, Galatians 5:23

From Series: "Ephesians"

More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.

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