Jesus has given a gift to His body—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But what are they and how do they function today?

In this study from Ephesians 4:11, Nathan explores these five areas, how they might be different today, and explains why God gave them to the Church. This message is bound to step on some toes, but will ultimately point all of us to the Giver of the gift, Christ Jesus.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 101

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Christ has ascended!

While Christians give a lot of focus to the death and resurrection of Christ, we nod our heads at His ascension. Yet, contained in the ascension of Jesus is His exaltation, coronation, and a revelation of His majestic supremacy!

Join Nathan Johnson in this study of Ephesians 4:8–10 as we examine Paul’s parenthetical statement about the majesty and preeminence of Christ Jesus in the context of Him giving gifts to the Church. He has ascended!

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 100

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You have received the ultimate gift from Jesus Christ—His grace!

While many of us think of one aspect of grace (salvation from sin), we miss what Peter calls the “manifold wonder of grace”—the many layers and characteristics of His grace.

Join Nathan Johnson in this study as we explore Ephesians 4:7 and Paul’s declaration that every Christian has received the fullness of grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 99

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A symphony is a tremendous metaphor for the body of Christ. Though we are all unique members (instruments) of the orchestra, we all have one song we are playing.

As Christians, we are called to live in unity with one another—a symphony of the saints. As we dive back into Ephesians 4, Nathan uses this study as a review of Ephesians 4:1–6 to set the context for our future studies. As he reminds us, we are not called to uniformity but to true Jesus-focused unity as the Church.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 98

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We, as the body of Christ, are to have a singular focus on Jesus Christ.

While the modern church is marked by division, denomination, and being divisive, Paul calls the church to guard and protect the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

In this message, Nathan gives an overview of Ephesians 4:4-6 and examines the seven times Paul uses the term “one” in the passage. This message is an important one for our day as Paul calls the church into greater unity, integrity, and living in “one accord.”

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 96

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Paul exhorts believers in Ephesians 4:2-3 to be marked by love and unity with one another.

If we are called to the high calling of Christ, we must be marked by His love and life—which means the Christian life cannot be lived in a vacuum, rather it must be lived in relationship and community.

In this study, we examine what it means to bear with one another in love and to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 95

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In Ephesians 4, Paul describes the calling with which you have been called and also gives five key “tests” that your life should be marked with.

In this study, we examine gentleness and patience and explain how these two attributes work together and should mark the life of every Christian.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 94

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Scripture often talks about the importance of humility in our lives.

In this continued study of humility in Ephesians 4:2, we look at what Scripture says about humility with seven key observations—that if taken to heart, will radically change our lives.

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Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 93

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