#Ephesians bible study download

(Ephesians 2:2-3)īy nature, we “walked (lived) in accord with the course of this world.” The course of this world itself is directed by “the ruling prince of the air, that is, the spirit who is now working in the sons of disobedience.” It is the devil himself who exercises an evil dominion over this world (note Luke 4:5-6a) and who operates in the natural man (Ephesians 2:2) in a way that parallels the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian (Philippians 2:13). (3) Indeed, we all formerly lived among them for the lusts of our sinful nature, doing the will of the flesh and of the mind, and we were by nature children of wrath just like the rest of mankind. …you once walked in accord with the course of this world, which is in accord with the ruling prince of the air, that is, the spirit who is now working in the sons of disobedience. How did we live at that time and under whose influence were we conducting our lives? See Ephesians 2:2-3 (printed below) The apostle describes us by nature as being “dead in your transgressions and sins.” This state of spiritual deadness (separation from the life and fellowship of God) was initially caused by sin (note Genesis 2:16-17) and is presently characterized by sin: prior to his conversion, the Christian is described as being “dead in …transgressions and sins in which you…walked” (that state of spiritual deadness is characterized by an active resistance and animosity to the law of God).Ģ. How does the apostle Paul describe our natural state in Ephesians 2:1 (printed below?)Īnd he raised you also, when you were dead in your transgressions and sins (Ephesians 2:1)

#Ephesians bible study download

For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download).ġ. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage.