In contrast to the maturity and growth we as Christians are to have in Christ Jesus, Paul warns believers that they should not be immature, unstable, and gullible.

In this message from Ephesians 4:14–15, Nathan Johnson talks about how easy it is to be tossed back and forth while being blown here and there, how such a life is not fitting for Christians, and the solution so that we never have to.

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 105

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

There is one goal and focus for the Church—Jesus Christ Himself!

In Ephesians 4:13, Paul describes the goal in three ways, but the focus is the same.

In this study, Nathan Johnson dives into the passage and talks about Paul’s heart and desire for the body of Christ and how we as the Church are to be unified in the faith and grow in the full knowledge of Jesus, mature unto the perfect man, and be measured according to the stature of the fullness of Christ.

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 104

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

Scripture makes a clear and bold statement: Jesus is the perfect man … and everything is measured against the standard of Christ.

This is a profound reality for the Church (the body of Christ)—for it means that Jesus and His Word is the standard for growth and maturity as the Church. We must be measured against Him.

In this study of Ephesians 4:13, we investigate the primary goal for the body of Christ and discover the only way it is possible to live such an impossible life.

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 103

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4:12–13 that God’s desire for the Church is to grow up and be built into a body that is mature and measured by the stature of Christ. And this “building up the body” process happens, according to Paul, when every believer is equipped and in active ministry.

In this message, Nathan examines Ephesians 4:12 and what it means for every Christian to be a “waiter at the table” for the work of Christ and His Kingdom.

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 102

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

Jesus has given a gift to His body—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But what are they and how do they function today?

In this study from Ephesians 4:11, Nathan explores these five areas, how they might be different today, and explains why God gave them to the Church. This message is bound to step on some toes, but will ultimately point all of us to the Giver of the gift, Christ Jesus.

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 101

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

Christ has ascended!

While Christians give a lot of focus to the death and resurrection of Christ, we nod our heads at His ascension. Yet, contained in the ascension of Jesus is His exaltation, coronation, and a revelation of His majestic supremacy!

Join Nathan Johnson in this study of Ephesians 4:8–10 as we examine Paul’s parenthetical statement about the majesty and preeminence of Christ Jesus in the context of Him giving gifts to the Church. He has ascended!

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 100

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

You have received the ultimate gift from Jesus Christ—His grace!

While many of us think of one aspect of grace (salvation from sin), we miss what Peter calls the “manifold wonder of grace”—the many layers and characteristics of His grace.

Join Nathan Johnson in this study as we explore Ephesians 4:7 and Paul’s declaration that every Christian has received the fullness of grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

• Watch the video version of the study on YouTube
• See the notes for this study

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 99

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

A symphony is a tremendous metaphor for the body of Christ. Though we are all unique members (instruments) of the orchestra, we all have one song we are playing.

As Christians, we are called to live in unity with one another—a symphony of the saints. As we dive back into Ephesians 4, Nathan uses this study as a review of Ephesians 4:1–6 to set the context for our future studies. As he reminds us, we are not called to uniformity but to true Jesus-focused unity as the Church.

---------------------

Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 98

» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest

» Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH

» Download the study notes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com/ephesians-study-098/