Ephesians: One in Christ

Ephesians: One in Christ

Spirit-Filled Relationships

November 5, 2023

Overview
• The household codes must be interpreted in a way that upholds the

,

and

of all Christian believers.
• The

are instructive about who Paul expects to come together for

.
• Our earthly

are not equal to our

.

When believers are

with the

, their

will look different.

and

• Paul gives three grounds for obedience of children:

, the

, and the

.
• Research shows that

are one of the

influences on their child’s

.

and

• Slavery would be

from

.

“When Paul is describing the duties of husbands, parents and masters, in no case is it authority which he tells them to exercise. On the contrary, explicitly or implicitly, he warns them against the improper use of their authority, forbids them to exploit their position, and urges them instead to remember their responsibilities and the other party’s rights.” John Stott, The Message of Ephesians, 219.