1. Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free; and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

7. Ye did run well; who did hinder you, that ye should not obey the Truth.

Did he not counsel them to walk in the Spirit 2 16. This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh.

What are the works of the flesh?

19. Now the works of the flesh are manifest : which are these: adultery, fornication, unclean. ness, lasciviousness,

20. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, cmulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21. Envyings, murders, drunkenness; revellings, and such like; of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

What is the fruit of the Spirit ?

22. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

23. Meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.

24. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts.

25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

CHAPTER VI.

SEVERAL EXHORTATIONS.

How should offenders be treated with ?

1. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.

Is it not a Christian duty to share in one another's burdens ?

2. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

What do we owe to those who instruct us in the way.of Truth?

6. Let him that is taught in the word, communicate unto him that teacheth, in all good things.

Shall we not reap such as we sow ?

7. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8. For he that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

9. And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.

Is it not an especial duty to do good to our fellow believers ?

10. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

THE

EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE EPHESIANS.

CHAPTER I.

PAUL'S PRAYERS FOR THE EPHESIANS.

How does Paul express his fervent desire for the Ephesians, that their understandings might be opened to discover the excellency of the Gospel?

15. Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

16. Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

17. That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him:

18. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.

CHAPTER II.

GOD'S MERCY TO SINNERS. THE CHRISTIAN'S PRIVILEGES.

Is it not of God's mercy, that sinners are brought to the knowledge of the Truth?

4. God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith He loved us,

5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ.

What is the condition on our part, to render the gift of grace effective; and how far are good works acceptable in the sight of God?

8. For by grace are ye saved, through faith ; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. 9. Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

What constitutes the union and fellowship of believers ?

19. Now, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

20. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone;

21. In whom all the building, fitly framed together, groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord :

22. In whom ye also are builded together, for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

CHAPTER III.

PAUL'S MISSION TO THE GENTILES-HIS PRAYER FOR THE

EPHESIANS.

To whom, and to what end, does the apostle Paul assert his mission to have been chiefly directed?

8. Unto me who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given; that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ:

9. And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which, from the beginning of the world, hath been hid in God; who created all things by Jesus Christ:

12. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence, by the faith of Him.

Recite the subject of his ardent prayer on behalf of the Ephesians.