May 12, 2013

Ephesians Lesson 15: A New Testament Temple: The Church

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Ephesians Lesson 15: A New Testament Temple: The Church
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Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

  1. The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)
    1. The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2)
    2. The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14)
    3. Paul’s prayer for wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:15-23)
    4. Our new position individually (Ephesians 2:1-10)
    5. Our new position collectively (Ephesians 2:11-22)
      1. The alienation of Jew and Gentile (Ephesians 2:11-12)
      2. The reconciliation of Jew and Gentile (Ephesians 2:13-18)
      3. The results of the union (Ephesians 2:19-22)
        1. A new relationship (Ephesians 2:19)
        2. A new building (Ephesians 2:20-22)
          Excursus: God’s seven temples

          1. His past temples (2)
            • Solomon’s temple
              • Solomon reigned from 971-931 BC
              • Temple begun in 967, completed 960 BC
              • Destroyed by Babylonians in 586 BC
            • Second temple
              • Begun in 536 BC, completed 515 BC
              • Completely remodeled by Herod the Great who died in 4 BC. Remodeling completed AD 64.
              • Destroyed by Romans AD 70.
          2. His future temples (2)
            • The Tribulation temple (2 Thes. 2:4)
            • The Millennial temple (Ezek. 40-44)
          3. His present day temples (3)
            • Two Greek words for temple
              • hieron
              • naos
            • The human body (1 Cor. 6:19-20)
            • The local church (1 Cor. 3:16-17)
            • The universal church (Eph. 2:20-22)
              • Built on the apostles and prophets
              • Christ is the Cornerstone
              • “fitted together”
              • “dwelling”
            • This passage shows the Church inherits the promises together with Israel.
            • cf. Hebrews 11:39–40; Romans 11:16–26 (NB There is a distinction between natural and wild branches).

Conclusion and application

Dr. Stanley Toussaint
The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.
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