Sermons on Ephesians
The Address of the Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1Text: Matthew 6:9 (Heid. Cat., LD 46)Theme: The Address of the Lord’s Prayer1. It is grounded in the finished work of Christ2. It is the language of a child3. It expresses reverence for God
Christ Intercedes for His Own in this World
Scripture Reading: John 17:6-16; Eph. 6:10-17Text: John 17:13-16Theme: Christ Intercedes for His Own in this World1. To whom He speaks in this world2. Who are hated by this world3. Who must be kept from this world
God’s Sovereign Work of Salvation
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-12; 2:1-10Text: Ephesians 2:8-10Theme: God’s Sovereign Work of Salvation1. Salvation: By grace through faith2. Salvation: Not of works3. Salvation: Unto good works
The Government & Offices of the Church
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16Text: Belg. Conf. Art. 30 (Ephesians 4:11-13)Theme: The Government & Offices of the Church1. According to a spiritual policy2. By spiritual men3. With spiritual objectives
Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ – 2nd sermon
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-24Text: Belg. Cf., Art. 28 (Eph. 4:15-16) – 2nd SermonTheme: Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ1. The necessity of membership2. The obligations of membership3. The witness of membership