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Ephesians and Colossians: Prison Epistles, Part 1
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Lesson OneOverview of Ephesians (Ephesians 1–6)22 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Ephesians 1–6
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In | Workbook: Ephesus in Acts
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In | Ephesus in Acts
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In | Introduction to Ephesians
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In | The Headship and Body of Christ
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In | Election, Life and Unity in Christ
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In | Purity and Blamelessness in Christ
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In | Paul's Lists of Virtues and Vices
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In | Greed and Idolatry
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In | Social Roles and Household Codes
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Behind | Ephesus
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Behind | Value of Unity in Greek Culture
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Behind | Women in Ephesus
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Behind | Are We in a Post-Mythological Era?
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Behind | Temples on Every Corner
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Behind | Onsite: Ephesus - Holiness in a Place of Pagan Temples
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Behind | The Household of God
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Behind | Onsite: The Church as God's Household - View from Ephesus
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In Front | Identity and Calling in Christ
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In Front | Musalaha Ministries: Dr. Salim Munayer
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson TwoAuthority and Power (Ephesians Review)22 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Ephesians Review
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In | Workbook: Participation in Christ
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In | Christ's Authority Over All
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In | The Theme of Peace in Ephesians
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In | Workbook: The Theme of Peace in Ephesians
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In | Ephesians and Paul’s Major Letters
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In | Workbook: Ephesians and Paul’s Major Letters
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Behind | Artemis/Diana (Acts 19)
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Behind | Onsite: The Power and Authority of Christ - View from Ephesus
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Behind | 360 View: Riot in Ephesus
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Behind | Workbook: Every Name That Is Named
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Behind | Social and Spiritual Conflicts
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Behind | Workbook: Hostile Power in the Ancient World
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Behind | Roman Military Symbolism
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Behind | The Ramifications of Roman Armor
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Behind | Prosperity, Power and Imprisonment
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In Front | The Kingdom and the Forces of Evil: Bob Osborne
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In Front | Signs and Wonders
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In Front | Resting vs. Wresting
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In Front | Workbook: Reflection
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson ThreeAuthor and Audience (Ephesians Review)16 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Ephesians Review
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In | Workbook: The Question of Authorship
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In | The Question of Authorship, Part 1
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In | The Question of Authorship, Part 2
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In | Colossian Parallels and Key Themes
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Behind | Authorship: Role of an Amanuensis
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Behind | Pauline Topics
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Behind | Workbook: Circular Letters
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Behind | Circular Letters
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Behind | Onsite: Epaphras - A Coworker in Colossae
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Behind | House Churches
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In Front | Pauline Authorship Over Centuries
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In Front | The Disputed Pauline Letters
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In Front | Workbook: Reflection
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson FourColossians Overview (Colossians 1–4)19 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Colossians 1–4
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In | Workbook: Ephesians and Colossians
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In | Colossians: Outline and Themes
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In | Principles, Power and Supremacy
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In | Workbook: Colossians and Galatians Parallels
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In | Colossians’ Conclusion Compared with Other Letters
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Behind | The "Colossian Heresy"
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Behind | Colossae: Asceticism and Austerity
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Behind | Onsite: Triumphing over the Cosmic Spirits - View from the Hierapolis Plutonium
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Behind | 360 View: Gate to Hell
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Behind | Workbook: The Worship of the Angels
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Behind | Angels and Demons
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In Front | Onsite: Supernatural or Superstitious? Archangel Inscription at Miletus
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In Front | Principles, Practices and Power, Part 1
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In Front | Principles, Practices and Power, Part 2
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In Front | Workbook: Principles, Practices and Power in Christianity
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In Front | False Teaching and False Practice
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson FivePaul's Ethics (Colossians, Romans 6 Review)14 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Colossians, Romans 6 Review
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In | Workbook: The Ethical Aspect of Participation in Christ
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In | Mystical Union with Christ
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In | Theological Context for Ethics
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In | Workbook: The Reasons for Paul’s Rejection of Regulations
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In | Colossians 2 and Romans 6
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Behind | Onsite: "Dead to Sin" - Views of Death at a Necropolis
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Behind | Household Codes (Haustafeln)
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Behind | Christian Additions to Roman Code
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Behind | Paul and Women in the Early Church
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In Front | The Household of God
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In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions - Ephesians and Colossians
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Lesson 5, Activity 13
In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions – Ephesians and Colossians
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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]
Objective: To begin to appreciate the main themes and interrelatedness of the Bible, the relevance of its ancient cultural context and the contemporary implications of each of its parts. These questions are to be answered at the completion of the lessons for each book, providing an opportunity to summarize your observations while reading and engaging the exercises and lectures.
- What has this book revealed about God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)? Include metaphors, characteristics and the mission of God as it unfolds.
- What has this book revealed about God’s people, their relationship with God and each other and their role and mission in the world? Include metaphors, mission, ethics, worship, “living by faith,” etc.
- How does this New Testament book echo Old Testament Scripture? Include typology, promises, predictions and the overall history of redemption.
- How does God’s revelation in this book engage (and challenge) cultural and literary forms? Take into account the genres of Scripture and comparisons with extra-biblical parallels. Consider the divine and human dimensions of God’s Word.
- In what ways has God spoken to you in your journey through this book?