Oak Hill Baptist Church

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¨We exist to glorify God and make disciples of all nations¨ http://www.sbc.net/

What we believe: For the current Southern Baptist Faith and Message go to the Southern Baptist Convention web site.

09/07/2026

Six-Day Bible Study
Ephesians 2 — From Death to Life:
Saved by Grace, Created for Good Works

Introduction
Ephesians 2 gives us one of the clearest descriptions in all of Scripture of what God has done for sinners through Jesus Christ. Paul begins with a devastating diagnosis: apart from Jesus, we are not merely confused, misguided, or spiritually weak—we are “dead in the trespasses and sins” in which we once walked (Ephesians 2:1). Praise God, the chapter does not leave us in our hopeless condition. Two glorious words change everything: “But God.” Because God is rich in mercy and great in love, He makes spiritually dead sinners alive together with Jesus. Salvation is entirely the work of God's grace, received through faith, and not something we can earn or boast about.
But God's saving purpose does not end with the forgiveness of individual sinners. Those whom He saves, He also transforms and brings together into His people. Jews and Gentiles who were once separated are reconciled to God through the same cross and made members of the same household. Ephesians 2 therefore moves from death to life, wrath to mercy, separation to reconciliation, and strangers to members of God's household. This week, as we study this chapter, we should marvel at the grace that saved us, examine whether our lives display the good works for which God saved us, and rejoice that every believer belongs to something far greater than himself—the people of God being built together into a dwelling place for God.
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Monday — Dead in Sin, Following the World
Reading: Ephesians 2:1–3
Focus Verse: Ephesians 2:1 (ESV)
“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins”
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Study Question
What does Paul mean when he describes unbelievers as spiritually “dead” rather than merely spiritually sick or weak? Notice in verses 2–3 the three influences under which fallen humanity lives: the world, “the prince of the power of the air” (satan), and “the passions of our flesh.” How does this description help us understand the seriousness of sin and our inability to rescue ourselves?
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Personal Application
We will never appreciate the greatness of God's grace until we understand the seriousness of the condition from which He saved us. Christianity is not primarily about becoming a slightly better version of ourselves. We needed resurrection. Remember who you were apart from Jesus ~ not to live in shame, but to marvel at mercy. And when you look at unbelieving family members, neighbors, coworkers, or friends, remember that their greatest need is not improved circumstances or better behavior. They need Christ to give them life. Let that truth produce compassion, prayer, and a greater urgency to share the gospel.
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Scriptural Prayer
Today, pray through Ephesians 2:3
” Lord, thank you that I am no longer a child of wrath like the rest of mankind, and give me a boldness to share the gospel so that others may be saved from wrath too . . . “

09/06/2026

Baptism

09/05/2026

Six-Day Bible Study
Ephesians 1:1–23
Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
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Saturday — Christ Above All
Reading: Ephesians 1:19–23
Focus Verse: Ephesians 1:22 (ESV)
“And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,”
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Study Question
Paul connects the power God exercises toward believers with the power displayed in the resurrection and exaltation of Jesus Christ. According to verses 20–23, what authority has the Father given to Jesus? Pay particular attention to the phrases “far above all rule and authority,” “put all things under his feet,” and “head over all things to the church.” How does this language echo Psalm 8:6 and Psalm 110:1? What does Jesus's universal authority mean for His church?
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Personal Application
Jesus cannot be one influence among many competing for your allegiance. He is the risen and exalted Lord over all things. Every ruler, institution, culture, generation, circumstance, and spiritual power stands beneath His authority. Therefore, Christians do not need to live in fear when the world appears unstable. Jesus reigns! Ask yourself whether there is any area of your life that you are attempting to keep outside His authority. Submit your family, plans, possessions, relationships, fears, and future to the One whom God has made Head over all things.
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Scriptural Prayer
Today, pray through Ephesians 1:19-23

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Weekly Theme — Everything We Have Is in Christ
Ephesians 1:1–23 directs our attention away from human achievement and toward the astonishing grace of God. The Father chose His people, predestined them for adoption, and purposed their salvation according to His will. The Son redeemed them through His blood and secured the forgiveness of their sins. The Holy Spirit seals them and guarantees their promised inheritance. From beginning to end, salvation is the work of the triune God, “to the praise of his glory” (Ephesians 1:14).
One phrase repeatedly holds these truths together: “in Christ.” We are chosen in Him, redeemed in Him, given an inheritance in Him, and sealed with the Spirit when we believe in Him. And this Christ who saves us is now risen, exalted, and reigning over all things for the good of His church. Therefore, the proper response to Ephesians 1 is not merely to debate its great doctrines but to worship the God who saves. The Christian can look backward to God's eternal purpose, upward to the reigning Jesus, inward to the Spirit's presence, and forward to the promised inheritance—and say with Paul, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

09/04/2026

Six-Day Bible Study
Ephesians 1:1–23
Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
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Friday — Knowing the Hope of His Calling
Reading: Ephesians 1:15–19
Focus Verse: Ephesians 1:17-18 (ESV)
“ that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,”
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Study Question
Paul is writing to people who already believe in Jesus, still he prays that God would give them greater spiritual understanding. What three things does Paul specifically desire believers to know in verses 18–19? Why is it possible to possess genuine faith and yet still need to grow significantly in our understanding of God's truth? What does Paul's prayer teach us about the importance of combining biblical knowledge with dependence upon God for spiritual understanding?
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Personal Application
There should never be a point in the Christian life when we decide that we know enough about God. A teenager who recently trusted Jesus and a believer who has followed Him for sixty years both need the Lord to open their understanding through His Word. Pray Paul's prayer for yourself. Ask God to deepen your knowledge of your hope in Christ, your promised inheritance, and His power toward His people. Then pray the same thing for other members of your church.
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Scriptural Prayer
Today, pray through Ephesians 1:15-19

09/03/2026

No One is Good, not One

09/03/2026

Six-Day Bible Study
Ephesians 1:1–23
Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
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Thursday — Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Reading: Ephesians 1:11–14
Focus Verse: Ephesians 1:13 (ESV)
“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,”
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Study Question
Trace the progression Paul describes in verse 13: the Ephesians heard the word of truth, believed in Jesus, and were sealed with the Holy Spirit. What does this teach us about the relationship between the preaching of the gospel, faith, and the work of the Spirit? Then read verse 14. What does Paul mean when he calls the Holy Spirit “the guarantee of our inheritance”?
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Personal Application
Our assurance ultimately rests upon God's faithfulness rather than our ability to hold everything together. The same God who saves His people gives His Spirit as the guarantee that He will bring His saving work to completion. When you are discouraged by your weakness or troubled by uncertainty about the future, remember that salvation belongs to God from beginning to end. Continue trusting Jesus, listening to His Word, and walking by His Spirit while looking forward to the inheritance God has promised.
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Scriptural Prayer
Today, pray through Ephesians 1:12

09/02/2026

Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus?

09/02/2026

Six-Day Bible Study
Ephesians 1:1–23
Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
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Wednesday — Redeemed Through His Blood
Reading: Ephesians 1:7–10
Focus Verse: Ephesians 1:7 (ESV)
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,”
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Study Question
What does Paul mean by redemption, and why does he connect redemption with Jesus's blood? In the biblical world, redemption involved liberation through the payment of a price. According to this verse, what problem required our redemption, what price was paid, and what blessing resulted? Consider how this connects with Jesus' words in Mark 10:45 and Peter's teaching in 1 Peter 1:18–19.
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Personal Application
Sin is far more serious than the world would have us believe. Our forgiveness required nothing less than the blood of the sinless Son of God. Yet God's grace is also far greater than our sin. Do not minimize your sin, but neither should you believe that your sin is greater than Jesus's saving work. Confess your sins honestly, repent of them sincerely, and rest in the finished work of Christ. The Christian's confidence is not that we have lived perfectly, but that Jesus has paid completely.
Scriptural Prayer
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Today, pray thankfully through Ephesians 1:7

09/01/2026

Praise the Lord! At least 8 people will be baptized this Sunday during our worship service! God is so good, and it is awesome to see Him moving here at Oak Hill. Please plan to join us this week and celebrate the public profession of faith that these new Christians will make. Join us as we (members of OHBC) vote to make them new members of Oak Hill Baptist Church. And, join us to break bread together as we observe the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

If you are ready to discuss being baptized, please contact Pastor Rob as soon as possible.

09/01/2026

Six-Day Bible Study
Ephesians 1:1–23
Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
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Tuesday — Adopted Through Jesus Christ
Reading: Ephesians 1:4–6
Focus Verse: Ephesians 1:5 (ESV)
“he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,”
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Study Question
What does the word adoption teach us about the believer's relationship with God? Consider the difference between being pardoned by a judge and being welcomed into a family by a father. According to this verse, through whom does our adoption come, and what is its ultimate cause? Compare Ephesians 1:5 with Romans 8:15–17 and Galatians 4:4–7. What privileges belong to those whom God has adopted?
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Personal Application
Christians are not merely forgiven criminals; through Christ, we have been brought into God's household as beloved children. This truth should reshape how we respond to fear, loneliness, uncertainty, and even death. Your standing with God does not depend upon having a successful week or maintaining the approval of other people. If you are in Christ Jesus, God has received you into His family. Live today with the humility, security, obedience, and gratitude that should characterize a child who knows the love of his Father.
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Scriptural Prayer
Today, pray thankfully through Ephesians 1:5-6

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6907 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX
78749

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

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