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071 1 Peter 1:3-9
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070 1 Peter 1:1-2
Today we begin to look at the text of 1 Peter by beginning with the opening two verses: NIV 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles, scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through…
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069 1 Peter – Introduction
In this talk we will: Consider the background to the letter and the circumstances in which it was written Take a rapid tour through the whole letter (based largely on the notes in the NIV Life Application Bible) Identify the main theme of the letter In following talks we will work systematically through the letter…
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068 Ephesians 6:10-20 – Standing in Victory
Last time: 3 secrets of living in victory Know your enemy Know the battlefield Know that ultimate victory is guaranteed Know your Enemy Ephesians 6:11-12, 16 Spiritual – not against flesh and blood (12) numerous – plurals (12) cunning – schemes (11) organised – rulers and authorities (12) (cf Titus 3:1)…
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067 Ephesians 6:10-20 – Living in Victory
Ephesians 6:10-20 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this…
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066 Ephesians 6:1-9 – Living in Right Relationship with Each Other (Part Two)
There are three main sections to this part of Paul’s letter: Husbands and wives (5:22–33) (which we discussed last time) Children and parents (6:1-4) Slaves and masters (6:5-9) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 ‘Honour your father and mother’ – which is the first commandment with…
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065 Ephesians 5:21-33 – Living in Right Relationship with Each Other (Part 1)
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064 Ephesians 5 15-20 – Living in the Spirit
Podcast Notes: Last time: 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 1-2 Follow God’s example – living a life of love 3 -6 Living holy lives 7-14 Living in the light 10 and find out what pleases the Lord Today: Ephesians 5:15-20 Living in the Spirit 15 Be…
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063 Ephesians 5:1-14 – Following God’s Example
Podcast Notes: 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind…
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062 Ephesians 4:17-32 – Putting off the old self and putting on the new
Podcast Notes: Our passage for today is Ephesians 4:17-32 We’ll begin by reading it and then we’ll: Briefly look at the background to the passage Offer a short overview of the passage Seek to apply the teaching of the passage to our lives today 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in…