Sermon Tone Analysis
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Introduction
Summarize:
Verses 15-23 are a single sentence
COMMENDATION v 15
SUPPLICATION v16-18
REVELATION v18-23
Why does Paul commend the Ephesian church?
Exposition
Author: Paul
Audience: All the Saints
Content: Commending the church for faith and love
Context: Eph 1:15-23 Are a prayer for wisdom and revelation
Comparison: Acts 19, Acts 20:17-28
Explanation
Verse 15: For this reason
Not a summary of what has been said, but a summary of what Paul is about to say
Application
Saving Faith recognizes Jesus as Lord
Verse 15: because I have heard of your faith
Defining Faith
Is our Faith reported by others?
Saving Faith is evidenced by loving one another
Verse 15: and your love toward all the saints
On the footnote…
The phrase is present in MMS
Why would some manuscripts omit a word/phrase?
Human error
Cultural teaching/understanding
Remember: Sometimes an omission is an addition!
(Matt 6:13 - “for Yours is the Kingdom and power and glory, forever.
Amen”
Defining love
Let’s see how Paul uses this word elsewhere:
Love that is:
characterized by God’s mercy
possible by having Christ in your heart through faith
not rewarded based on your knowledge
filling us with the attributes of God Himself
displaying humility/gentleness/patience
only speaking truth
building the body of Christ/the church
Is this love reported?
May 6, 2021 Edition of the Navarre Press
Our aim is not to love in a way that we are recognized, but to love one another so genuinely and deeply that other believers recognize the work of Christ among us.
Call to Action
Saving faith recognizes Jesus as Lord:
Salvation
Obedience
Saving faith is evidenced by loving one another:
Spend time with the people you love
Recognize needs and meet them
Give your own life for their sake
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