Ephesians 1:19b-22a — God’s Power Working for Us
THE GUARANTEE FOR SUCCESS IS GOD'S POWER WORKING FOR US -- THE SAME POWER THAT RESURRECTED AND EXALTED CHRIST TO HIS POSITION AS HEAD OVER ALL (BOTH IN THE UNIVERSE AND IN THE CHURCH WHICH IS HIS BODY)
Ephesians 1:15-19a — Thanksgiving and Prayer for Spiritual Enlightenment
WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD
Ephesians 1:13-14 — Sixth Spiritual Blessing = Sealed with the Holy Spirit
THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD
Ephesians 1:11-12 — Fifth Spiritual Blessing = Inheritance
OUR SOVEREIGN GOD PREDESTINED US TO AN INHERITANCE THAT MAGNIFIES HIS GLORY
Ephesians 1:8-10 — Fourth Spiritual Blessing = Insight into the Mystery of God’s Will
GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH INSIGHT INTO THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL = THAT CHRIST SHOULD HAVE THE PREEMINENCE
Ephesians 1:7 — Third Spiritual Blessing = Liberated by Redemption
REDEMPTION FREES US FROM THE BONDAGE OF CAPTIVITY TO JOYFULLY SERVE CHRIST
Ephesians 1:5-6 — Second Spiritual Blessing = Predestined to Adoption as Sons
TO MAGNIFY HIS GRACE, GOD DETERMINED THOSE HE CHOSE WOULD BE AUTHENTIC SONS WITH FULL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
Ephesians 1:4 — First Spiritual Blessing = Election
GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN BOTH THE PROCESS AND GOAL OF ELECTION – WHICH IS HOLINESS EXPRESSED IN LOVE
Ephesians 1:3 — God Deserves Our Blessing Because He Totally Blessed Us
OUR SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES ARE IDENTICAL TO THOSE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Ephesians 1:1-2 — Author / Recipients / Greeting — Our Mandate in Life
THE AUTHORITATIVE WORD FROM GOD DEFINES THE HIGH CALLING OF BELIEVERS WHO ENJOY HIS GRACE AND PEACE
The Presence of the Future — George Ladd
In what sense is the kingdom of God present since His rule is active right now and in what sense does the kingdom of God await eschatological consummation? George...
Matthew 28:16-20 — The Great Commission
THE GREAT COMMISSION FOCUSES ON MAKING DISCIPLES WORLDWIDE BASED ON THE AUTHORITY AND ABIDING PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST