Unity in Ephesus
We look at the ecclesia in Ephesus throughout history, examining a major conflict that occurred in the ecclesia and how the apostles strove to create unity.
Classes
Class 1: 2019 Brinkerhoff 01 Burn The Book
The class explores the early history of the Ecclesia in Ephesus, focusing on the importance of unity based on truth. It examines the conflicts and divisions within the Ecclesia, emphasizing the need for separation from false teachings and the importance of holding onto the truth of the gospel.
Class 2: 2019 Brinkerhoff 02 Battling False Doctrine in Ephesus
The class discusses the issue of false doctrine in Ephesus, focusing on the letters to Timothy and the context of Paul's warnings. It explores the nature of the false teachings, their origins, and the impact on ecclesial unity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity and the dangers of pride and division.
Class 3: 2019 Brinkerhoff 03 Finding a Basis for Unity
Paul writes to the Ephesian church to establish unity between Jewish and Gentile believers by emphasizing their mutual need for salvation through Christ's grace rather than through works, and their shared requirement to live morally, opposing both legalistic and antinomian heresies.
Class 4: 2019 Brinkerhoff 04 Forbearance in Unity
The class discusses the concept of unity in the ecclesia of Ephesus, focusing on the importance of mercy and forbearance. It emphasizes the need to seek unity based on a common need for mercy rather than legalism or indifference to sin, and encourages practical steps like prayer and loving actions to foster unity.
Class 5: 2019 Brinkerhoff 05 The Meaning of One
The class explores the concept of unity in Ephesus through Ephesians 4:4-6, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one God and one Lord as the foundation for ecclesial harmony. It contrasts Gnostic beliefs with biblical teachings, highlighting the need for scriptural guidance to resolve conflicts and maintain unity.
Class 6: 2019 Brinkerhoff 06 When You Cannot Bear
The class discusses the importance of unity in the ecclesia of Ephesus, focusing on the teachings of John the Apostle and the challenges posed by false doctrines like Gnosticism. It emphasizes the need to discern truth and maintain love within the ecclesia, drawing parallels with Paul's teachings on unity and John's warnings against false prophets.