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  • Life and Heavenly Realms

    Eph 2:6 NLT

    For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.

    Life

    So Paul is making a big deal out of us being dead in sin before believing Christ.

    He repeats, He raised us from the dead. That would be spiritual death, being separated from God.

    • He raised us from the dead along with Christ
    • Seated us in the heavenly realms

    Why? Because we were united with Christ. We are now alive, and no longer separated from God.

    Heavenly Realms

    What is a realm? It is literally a kingdom. So what does this scripture mean?

    When we were dead, separated from God, we were also under the authority of Satan, we were in the kingdom of Satan, the realm of Satan.

    Now as we believe Christ. He has removed us from the realm of Satan, and placed us in the heavenly realms.

    Why seated? Who sits in a kingdom? The king! We are joint heirs with Christ, Kings and Priests, and Jesus is the King of kings.

    So because of the complete work of Christ on the cross. He has made us alive in Him, removed us from the authority of Satan, and raised us to the status of sons of God.

  • Alive!

    Eph 2:1 NLT

    Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins.

    You Were Dead

    “Once you were dead.” What are the implications of were dead? The implication is that believers in Christ are now alive.

    This means that we have to stop looking ahead for the new life in Christ, He has already given it to us.

    Maybe we believers need to stop living like the dead. We need to take up the life that Jesus has given us now!

  • The Church At Ephesus

    The Church at Ephesus – A Deeper Look

    The book of Ephesians is a vital letter for every believer. It helps us understand who we are in Christ and how that identity should shape the way we live each day.

    Paul shows us what it means to be made new — from being spiritually dead to being alive in Christ. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we are now clean before God and called to walk in the new life He’s given us.

    Ephesians doesn’t just give head knowledge — it encourages us to know and experience God personally. And from that relationship, we’re called to live lives that reflect His calling and purpose for us.

    Paul and the Ephesian Church

    • Founder: Paul (Acts 18–19)
    • Initial Visit: On his second missionary journey (Acts 18:19–21)
    • Extended Stay: Returned during his third journey and stayed for about three years, longer than anywhere else (Acts 20:31)

    During that time:

    • He taught daily in the hall of Tyrannus
    • Many people came to faith and the church was planted

    Powerful Ministry and Spiritual Impact

     (Acts 19)

    • God performed extraordinary miracles through Paul
    • People who had practiced sorcery burned their magic scrolls as a sign of repentance
    • Paul’s message disrupted the idol-making industry for the goddess Artemis (Diana), sparking a major riot

    Paul’s Emotional Farewell

     (Acts 20:17–38)

    When Paul later met with the Ephesian elders in Miletus:

    • He gave a heartfelt goodbye
    • He warned them about false teachers who would try to harm the church
    • It was a moment filled with tears, love, and deep spiritual concern

    Why Ephesus Still Matters Today

    The Church at Ephesus is one of the seven churches Jesus addresses in the book of Revelation. That alone tells us how important it is. Paul also prayed in Ephesians 3:19 that we would “know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.”

    Without this love — both for God and for one another — our faith can become dry, lifeless, and purely intellectual. And that leads to dead works instead of living faith.

    Let’s take a look at this great book together!