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The Effects of Being Greatly Loved by God: Ephesians 5:1–2, Part 1

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The love of God is too great to leave us as we were. Anyone who has experienced the love of God has been transformed by the love of God.

Can You Forgive Those Who Do Not Repent? Ephesians 4:30–32, Part 5

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you forgive someone who doesn’t repent of doing you any wrong? Can there be real forgiveness?

How Do the Easily Angered Become Tender? Ephesians 4:30–32, Part 4

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a Christian, you are a new person. You are not what you were. You are fundamentally, profoundly, deeply new.

The Fruit and Root of Bitterness: Ephesians 4:30–32, Part 3

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever we get hurt, we become vulnerable to bitterness. But God calls us to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving.

How Does the Spirit Seal Us for Eternity? Ephesians 4:30–32, Part 2

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God seals us with his Holy Spirit to ensure we make it home. And this sealing by the Spirit leads to a life of love on earth.

Is God Above Being Grieved? Ephesians 4:30–32, Part 1

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean that God can be grieved? Isn’t he unable to feel human feelings?

Giving Grace with Our Mouths: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 8

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keep your eyes on fellow Christians. Are they worn out, discouraged, downcast? Ask God for an upbuilding word.

What Is the Christian Alternative to Stealing? Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 7

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does stealing reveal about our hearts? It shows a lack of love for people and a lack of contentment in the Lord.

How Not to Go to Bed Angry: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 6

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Falling asleep with anger is an invitation to the devil to sow bitterness into your life and relationships.

How Does Anger Give Place to the Devil? Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 5

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Going to bed angry is dangerous. It invites bitterness into your life, but more than that, it invites the devil.

Does ‘Be Angry!’ Mean, ‘Make Sure You’re Angry’? Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 4

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Paul says, “Be angry, and do not sin,” does that mean we should be angry?

Don’t Lie to Christians, Because They Are You: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 3

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

He who loves the church loves himself because he’s a part of the church. Take care how you love your fellow members in Christ.

Christian, Be Passionately Speaking Truth: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 2

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t love the truth, you don’t love the gospel. If you love the gospel, you will love being a truthful person.

Take Off the Old Uniform, Put On the New: Ephesians 4:25–29, Part 1

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christ does not simply tell us to put off our old lives. He tells us to put on his character.

Renewed in the Spirit of Our Mind: Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 9

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our minds must have more than new ideas to be made new. It must have a new inclination, disposition, and ruling principle.

Deceit Shaped the Old Self: Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 8

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still living according to your old sinful life? Put to death old desires and be transformed by truth in Christ.

How Does Truth Free Us from Sin? Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 7

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can save us from our suicidal desires for sin? The truth as found in Christ.

Why New Clothes in Christ? Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 6

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Christian is not just one inwardly. We put on a new man, a new uniform, a new identity that others can see.

How Do We ‘Learn Christ’? Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 5

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to learn Christ? And if you were studying Ephesians for yourself, how would you answer a question like that from the Bible?

What Happens to Desires Without God? Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 4

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The heart that loses God as its greatest desire becomes a cauldron of desires for sensuality.

The Deepest Problem of Humanity: Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 3

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Underneath every rejection of Christianity is a hardness of heart and rebellion of life.

What Is the Futility of the Human Mind? Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 2

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The reason God gave us reason was so that we might know God. When we refuse knowledge of him, we are left with futility.

Christianity Is a Life to Be Lived: Ephesians 4:17–24, Part 1

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christianity is not just a worldview to be believed in, but it is a way to live by.

Unity in Truth by Love (Overview): Ephesians 4:1–16

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The church is the corporate representation of Christ to the world. This privilege is great, and the task of maturity is serious.

Who Lives in the Church? Ephesians 4:15–16, Part 3

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the church, the redeemed build one another up in love into the dwelling place of God.

The Body Makes the Body Grow: Ephesians 4:15–16, Part 2

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every part of the Church needs to function as God made us to function in order for the church to grow into maturity.

All Christians Speak Truth to Grow the Body: Ephesians 4:15–16, Part 1

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pastors and teachers are given to the church so that we might stop being children and grow up in Christ, so are you growing?

How Not to Be Childlike: Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 10

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Immaturity in the Christian life is often exposed by us being easily swayed by new and false teaching.

How Is the Church a Mature Man? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 9

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In order for the church to stand mature before God, each child of God needs to grow up into Christian maturity.

Why Do We Call Jesus the Son of God? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 8

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often say that Jesus is the “Son of God,” but what exactly does that name mean?

Will We Find Unity Before Christ Comes? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 7

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, our faith is imperfect, our churches are imperfect, our love is imperfect. When Christ comes, the imperfect will be made perfect.

Unity in Truth Understood and Embraced: Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 6

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we only unify over an intellectual assent to truth, we miss out on the true beauty and benefit of biblical unity.

How Do Saints Build the Body? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 5

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the pastors equip the saints and the saints do the work of ministry, the body of Christ builds itself up into maturity.

Who Are the Ministers in the Church? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 4

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pastors have the challenging task of teaching and inspiring their people to maturity in the faith for the health of the church.

Does Christ Put Pastors in Specific Churches? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 3

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a call to the ministry? Does God still appoint pastors to specific local churches?

Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, and Teachers: Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 2

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apostles and prophets are different from evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. Do you know how?

Individualism and Solidarity in the Church: Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 1

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who we each are in Christ, with our specific giftings, matters. And who we are as members of the wider church also matters. One does not cancel the ot...

How Does Christ Fill All Things? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 4

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christ fills all things by dying and giving grace and gifts to his church. He is the head, and we are the body. As he reigns, so will we.

Did Jesus Descend into Hell? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 3

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The same Jesus that came to earth, lived, taught, died, and rose, is the same Jesus interceding for us now in heaven.

Was the Old Testament in Light of the New? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 2

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the Old Testament was written, was it written in light of what would be said in the New Testament?

How Will Diversity Not Destroy Oneness? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 1

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God gives different gifts in different measures to different people, and he gives them to unite us, not divide us.

We Have a Father over All: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 13

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We long to belong. We long to be secure. We long for purpose. We long for riches. And all of these are satisfied in God as our Father.

Hope Created the Spirit-Filled Body: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 12

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you are reading a tough text and not getting much help from commentaries? John Piper models his approach from Ephesians 4:1–6.

Keep the Unity That Cost Everything: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 11

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We must be eager to keep the unity that Christ purchased with his own blood.

Enduring One Another in Love: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 10

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a quick temper? Do you get angry and find it hard to forgive? If Christ has saved you, he calls you to a long-suffering love.

What Is Biblical Meekness? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 9

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If biblical meekness does not just mean talking quietly or being soft, what does it mean?

How to Pursue All Lowliness: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 8

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lowliness isn’t something that we should want just enough of to get by. We should desire “all humility” to glorify Christ.

Why Is Lowliness Fitting for Our Calling? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 7

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lowliness is fitting for the Christian because our redemption cost Christ his life. This should level any and every thought of boasting.

The Heart Traits Behind a Worthy Walk: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 6

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A heart worthy of our calling is lowly, meek, long-suffering, and willing to endure others in love — in other words, it is a heart like Christ’s.

Does God Help Us Walk in a Worthy Way? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 5

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we are commanded to walk worthily, are we ultimately responsible or does God do this in us?

What Is Worthy Walking? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 4

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to walk worthily of our calling? Does it mean we finally become deserving of our salvation?

What Is Our Infinitely Valuable Calling? Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 3

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The hope of the Christian calling is precious beyond measure. We walk toward a glory we can’t rightly imagine.

God Calls the Spiritually Dead to Life: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 2

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God calls us out of the tomb, out of death, out of condemnation, and out of slavery to sin. We are called into life and joy and freedom in Christ.

Deep Doctrine Makes Houses Happy: Ephesians 4:1–6, Part 1

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The radical life change that Paul calls for in Ephesians is built upon radical truths about God.

To the Praise of the Glory of Grace: Overview of Ephesians 1–3

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join John Piper as he walks through the first three chapters of Ephesians, showing how the main points relate, all in under twelve minutes.

How Does It All End? Ephesians 3:20–21

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have moments when you pause from your work, your studies, your responsibilities, your conversations to praise God? Oh, for hearts of worship.

Filled with All the Fullness of God? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 8

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We need more than descriptions of God’s love for us. We need the Spirit to help us know and feel God’s love for us.

The Widest, Longest, Highest, Deepest Love: Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 7

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Go wide with Christ, go long with Christ, go high with Christ, go deep with Christ. Ask God to immerse you in the love of Christ.

Why Pray for Christ to Dwell in Believers? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 6

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If every Christian already has the Spirit of God, why does Paul pray that the Spirit would dwell in believers’ hearts through faith?

How Are We Strengthened Through the Spirit? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 5

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The strength we need for the Christian life is not a strength we possess naturally. We need to be strengthened in the inner man through the Spirit.

What Are the Riches of the Glory of God? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 4

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you determine what a phrase like “the riches of his glory” might mean? Join John Piper as he walks through how he draws truth and reality o...

How Can We Experience the Fullness of God? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 3

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

O God, give us strength to comprehend the fullness of your love, that we might be filled with your fullness.

The Family of God in Heaven and on Earth: Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 2

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Believers everywhere and throughout time are a new family called by a new name: children of God.

Why Does Paul Pray After Teaching? Ephesians 3:14–19, Part 1

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prayer comes before and after teaching because God must reveal the truth to us for doctrine to have any lasting effect on us.

How Does Affliction Become a Glory? Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 9

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When a man of God goes to be with the Lord, he is not to be pitied. We can rejoice for him as a man who made it home.

Confident Access to God in Christ: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 8

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we increase our joy in the access we have to our holy God? Through increasing our faith in the crucified Christ.

Even Demons Are Part of God’s Plan: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 7

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing that transpired in history as part of God’s saving plan was decided within history. Whatever happens now was planned long ago.

The Church Puts Demons to Shame: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 6

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the church preaches the gospel, demons are forced to watch and relive the glory of God’s triumph over evil.

What Does the Word ‘Church’ Mean? Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 5

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We use the word “church” over and over in the Christian life, but what exactly does the word really mean?

A Plan No Mere Man Can Accomplish: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 4

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Preaching, reading, thinking, praying can only get us so far. God must open eyes, awaken souls, enlighten minds, and answer prayer.

What Are the Unsearchable Riches of Christ? Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 3

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That the riches of Christ are unsearchable means that heaven will never become boring — that joy in God will never end.

The Chief of Sinners Made a Minister: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 2

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We need grace to be saved, and to be kept saved. We need power to be made alive, and continual power to be kept alive.

Gospel Ministry Before Angels and Demons: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 1

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The wonder of the cosmos is how wicked men can boldly approach the throne of the Holy One.

Why Christians Care About Reading Well: Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 4

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reading is essential in the Christian life. But not just any reading will do. We must be good readers because God wrote a book.

Did the Old Testament Hint Gentile Inclusion? Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 3

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Were men like the apostle Peter wrong to question the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s people? Was it hinted in the Old Testament?

Does “Mystery” Mean Beyond Understanding? Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 2

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The great mystery revealed to Paul was that the Gentiles, former enemies of God, would be brought near by the blood of Christ.

Why Prison Did Not Discourage Paul: Ephesians 3:1–6, Part 1

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The apostle Paul so believed in the goodness of God that when he suffered and was imprisoned for Christ, he counted it all as grace.

The Nations Are Becoming the Dwelling of God: Ephesians 2:19–22, Part 3

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hunger to be with God’s people? God is experienced in our gatherings in ways he cannot be experienced alone.

Are New Testament Prophets Foundational to the Church? Ephesians 2:19–22, Part 2

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are there still prophets today? And how did the prophets function alongside the apostles in the early church?

Gentiles Are Full Citizens of Israel: Ephesians 2:19–22, Part 1

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is the relationship between Israel in the old covenant and the church in the new?

Access to God Is “in the Spirit”: Ephesians 2:14–18, Part 6

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We lived in fear that we would face the God of wrath in our sin, until Christ came and died so that we might call God, “Father.”

The Crescendo of Our Peace with God: Ephesians 2:14–18, Part 5

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The crescendo of our salvation is that, together with the rest of God’s people, we have God as our Father.

How to Undermine Ethnic Harmony: Ephesians 2:14–18, Part 4

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fundamental problem in our societies is not strife between man and man but strife between God and man.

How Does an Abolished Law Create Unity? Ephesians 2:14–18, Part 3

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The reason that Jew and Gentile are now one new man in Christ is because the law has been abolished. What does that mean?

Jew and Gentile: One New Person: Ephesians 2:14–18, Part 2

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The people of Christ cannot simply give up and walk away from each other in conflict, because we are a part of the same body.

What Kind of Hostility Did Christ Remove? Ephesians 2:14–18, Part 1

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In ripping down the barrier between God and his people, the cross also tore down the barrier between us as people.

The Glorious Reversal of Nearness to God: Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 8

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All who do not have Christ do not have God. And those who do not have Christ and God do not have hope. So, do you have Christ?

How Do Old Testament Promises Become Ours? Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 7

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If we are not Jews, is it right to say that we share in the covenant promises of the Old Testament?

Do You Have to Belong to Israel to Be Saved? Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 6

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have to become an Israelite to enjoy the promises of God? The answer, far from being straightforward, might surprise you.

Brought Near from Five Dreadful Distances: Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 5

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gentiles were born apart from Christ, apart from God’s people, apart from God’s promises, apart from hope, and apart from God.

Why Is Circumcision Such a Big Deal? Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 4

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is circumcision, of all the different things that could have been, the sign of the covenant between God and Israel?

Recalling Hopelessness Can Serve Happiness: Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 3

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Forever and always the banner of eternal life reads, “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” This fact will forever bring us low and lift our praises hig...

Should We Leave Our Failures Behind? Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 2

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The apostle Paul commands us to remember and to forget in his letters. When should we remember, and when should we forget?

Salvation Is for All — Through the Jews: Ephesians 2:11–13, Part 1

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was not American, not African, not Asian, not European. The Messiah came as a Jew from the Jews, and that matters.

Your Good Works Are His Good Works: Ephesians 2:8–10, Part 5

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In every good deed, God is active and working. Even our good works will ultimately be ascribed to the glory of God.

We Are the Workmanship of God: Ephesians 2:8–10, Part 4

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Christ, we get a new legal standing before the judgment seat of God and a new nature to live before men.

Freed from Wrath for a Life of Goodness: Ephesians 2:8–10, Part 3

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christ has not only saved us from the wrath of God, but transformed us and saved us from the sinful nature that destined us for that wrath.

The Good News of Obliterated Boasting: Ephesians 2:8–10, Part 2

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God saves sinners by his grace alone to obliterate all human boasting in his presence. Is this good news for sinners?

Is Faith a Gift of God? Ephesians 2:8–10, Part 1

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If I am commanded to believe the gospel, is faith something I create, or is it a gift of God?

What Is God’s Ultimate Goal Toward Us? Ephesians 2:4–7, Part 10

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God’s purpose in saving his children is to show them his eternal kindness toward them in Christ forever.