His from all eternity sandy willson april 14, 20 ephesians 1. The bible and science, part iii sinclair ferguson january 1, 1998 exodus 3. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i direct your attention to in this epistle. Paul is traditionally considered the author, but the vocabulary and style of. The following statements are taken from official documents, newspapers and magazines widely read during their day. We see that the creation of the church through the preaching of the gospel is designed to proclaim the manifold wisdom of god to the rulers and. This book of ephesians is one of the most finely crafted books of the new testament, and has been called the queen of the epistles.
Ferguson carefully explains the basics of the christian life and helps us know what it means to be a christian and how to live. We share one bundle of life with christ in what he has done. Posts about sinclair ferguson written by tollelege. The basics of the christian life by sinclair ferguson. Paul on union with christ sinclair ferguson 2010 basic conference parkside church, chagrin, oh philippians 3 follows pauls great christological passage of philippians 2. When jesus is the worship leader by sinclair ferguson. The word archegos author is notoriously difficult to translate into english. Sinclair ferguson preached through the entire book of ephesians in only. Sermons free sermons from rc sproul learn reformed. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. Attributes of god, abraham, joseph, grace, truth to live by, doctrine of.
Sinclair ferguson born 1948 is a scottish theologian known in reformed christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. Lets open our bibles now and we have a little time to share in the word of god and what a rich, rich time it will be for us tonight, 1 peter chapter 3. The slj institute was founded to preserve the many sermons of the late dr. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. Exposition of ephesians posted on july 12, 2012 by todd shaffer monergism has posted sinclair fergusons part series on ephesians which he preached at first presbyterian church, columbia, south carolina.
But paul is actually saying that our own experience of gods power demonstrates that he. Sermons by sinclair ferguson first presbyterian church. Sinclair ferguson is senior pastor of first presbyterian church in columbia, s. Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in christ, in chapter 3. John piper has preached fiftythree sermons from ephesians,8 but he has not yet. God is at work in his people v 20 this god of power is the same god who is at work in his people. This section is a transitional section of the book. By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison. A graduate of the university of aberdeen, scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous articles and has contributed to various symposia. God is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us 3. And how do we live the christian life to the very end. Here is how verse 20 reads in the new king james version.
Ive yet to read or listen to a theologian more in love with his sabiour that. In let s study ephesians sinclair ferguson skillfully leads us through this wonderful letter, explaining its teaching with masterful simplicity and showing its importance and relevance to the church today. Making known the manifold wisdom of god through prison and prayer. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,922,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. None of us are worthy to be gods servants, but god has not only saved us by grace, but he has chosen to use us by grace. To download, right click and save to your hard drive.
Sermons by sinclair ferguson tenth presbyterian church. All that he has accomplished for us in our human nature is, through union with him, true for us and, in a sense, of us. Sinclair b ferguson mp3 resources by series monergism. Paul has emptied the contents of his soul as he has revealed mysteries that were hidden from. The word able refers to the power one has by virtue of inherent ability and resources. Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. God is able to do far more abundantly beyond what we ask or think because he is omnipotent. Lewis johnson led the congregation of believers chapel in dallas, tx. The great goal in view is the unity of the fellowship and the humble mindedness of. It is our prayer that these sermons be as great a blessing to you as they have been to us. Sinclair ferguson listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker sinclair ferguson in mp3 format.
Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. We do not often stop to consider just how offensive the message of the cross is to unconverted hearts. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. Jesus is our sanctification by sinclair ferguson tolle. Ferguson is professor of systematic theology at westminster theological seminary. Sinclair ferguson purposes to remove this ignorance by exploring the questions of the identity of the spirit, the nature of his character, how we, as christians, may come to know and have fellowship with him, and more. Sinclair ferguson skilfully leads us through this most elegant of pauls letters, explaining its teaching with masterful simplicity. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by ask pastor john. If romans is, humanly speaking, the most impressive of pauls letters, then ephesians is probably the most elegant. How we answer these questions has a huge impact on the course of our christian lives. Ferguson s sermons from various places they are hosted on the web. Sinclair buchanan ferguson born 1948 is a scottish theologian known in reformed christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. Understanding the bibles message and applying its teaching are the aimsexposition of scripture written in the language of a friend, seated alongside with an open bible. Sermons by scripture first presbyterian church, jackson.
Sermons from ephesians the revelation of the mystery 3. Our heavenly father, as we turn yet again to your word we pray that it may come to us this evening with the same grace and power that it came first to those who experienced the realities of which we will speak. In the case of jesus especially in the context of hebrews it seems to convey the twin notions of primacy and origin. Sinclair ferguson preached through the entire book of ephesians in only fourteen sermons during the midweek services at park cities pca in dallas, tx, from january 7, 2004 until april 28, 2004. But the mention of himself as the prisoner of jesus. Exposition of ephesians part mp3 series web page by dr sinclair b ferguson. Able describes that which has sufficient or necessary power, means, skill, or resources to accomplish an objective. Its easy to read pauls marvellous statement about gods power and yet feel that it is all very remote it is all far removed from daily life and experience. In ephesians 5 hes going to give us 3 specific ways that we should walk in light of. That is a statement or a phrase that combines seemingly absurd opposites. Sermons from ephesians 3 praying for your prodigal ephesians 1.
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