Lion and the Lamb: Chapter 14

Internal disunity

________ continues to be a major tool of Satan hindering effective Christian ministry.

Paul

________ presented the theme of subjecting things to Christs lordship most clearly and articulately.

cosmic reconciliation

The purpose of Ephesians is to declare and promote ________ and unity in Christ.

new creature

The believer is a(n) ________ and acts accordingly.

trinitarian work of salvation

The ________ has massive implications for the church.

Ephesians

________ also contains the most developed discussion of spiritual warfare in the NT.

Christ

The theme of Ephesians is the summing up of all things in ________.

Colossians

Ephesians, ________, and Philemon were all related to the return of Onesimus and were most likely written roughly at the same time and under similar circumstances.

Philemon

The theme of ________ is Love and reconciliation in the body of Christ.

Maturity

Unity and ________ guard the body from false teaching.

Christs lordship

________ has staggering implications for his lordship over every aspect of the believers life, which is especially emphasized in the household code.

Paul

________ addresses both pastoral problems and personal concerns.

Ephesians

________ is a magisterial summary of Pauls teaching.

Christ

________ has broken down the dividing wall through the cross and created the church as one new man.

Paul

________ established several local congregations in major urban centers on at least three missionary journeys.

Ephesians

________ contains perhaps the most developed discussion of and vision for the church.

Christ

Body: Seated with ________, Walking with ________, Standing for ________ (1: 3- 6: 20)

In Phlm 22, Paul expected to be released from prison soon, while in Phil 1

21-25 he inferred what the future held based on spiritual principles, but he had no idea as to the timing of his release

The occasion of Philippians

Thanksgiving for the Philippians partnership in the gospel and warnings against disunity and false teaching as hindrances to the spread of the gospel

Purpose of Philippians

To promote gospel-centered unity for the sake of advancing the gospel

The theme of Philippians

Partnership in the gospel and walking worthy of the gospel

Introduction

greetings to the Philippians

Body

The Philippians partnership with Paul in the Gospel

Theme

Gospel Partnership

Opening

Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippians

Body Proper

Exhortation to Unity for the Sake of the Gospel

Closing

Thanksgiving for the Philippians Present and Previous Gifts

Conclusion

Final Greetings

The fact that some important manuscripts do not include "at Ephesus" (1

1) poses problems for identifying a destination

Opening (1

1-2)

Closing (6

21-24)

Introduction (1

1-8)

Opening (1

1-2)

Thanksgiving (1

3-8)

Closing (4

7-18)

Commendation of Tychicus and Onesimus (4

7-9)

Greetings from Pauls Coworkers (4

10-14)

Final Instructions (4

15-17)

Believers New Life in Christ (4

18)

Body

Three Appeals for Onesimus (8-20)

Initial Appeal

He is Useful for Both You and Me (8-11)

Second Appeal

Accept Him as a Brother in Christ (12-16)

Third Appeal

Refresh MY Heart by Sending Onesimus Back (17-20)