1 letters to churches -- messages from god ephesus – what the church is really about
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Letters to churches-- messages from God
Ephesus – What the church is really about
Praising God for Blessings All is for praise to God.
v. 3, 6, 7, 12, 14 All is according to His will.
v. 4, 5, 9, 11 All blessings in Christ!
In Christ -- v. 3 Spiritual Blessings -- v. 3 ...
Eph. 1:3-14Eph. 1:3-14
Growing to Greater AppreciationKnowing their good standing -- Continually prays
that God gives them wisdom & knowledge of:
Hope of His calling Riches of glory of His inheritance Greatness of His power Toward us in the authority of Christ
Eph. 1:15-23Eph. 1:15-23
New Life With God Dead in sin (v.1-10)
Because of former behavior Mercy and love of God Not by our own works
No hope and without God (v.11-22) Brought near by Christ Who reconciles all to God
EphEph. 2:1-22. 2:1-22
Getting the good news to everybodyPaul has a great responsibility: People can know and understand -- v. 1-7 To make all men see -- v.8-13
Jews and Gentiles ( all nations ) members of one body, in one fellowship, heirs of one promise in Christ!
EphEph. 3:1-13. 3:1-13
Again, PRAISE!Again, PRAISE!Eph. 3:14-21Eph. 3:14-21
Walking Worthily of the Calling Keeping the unity of the Spirit -- (4:1-16) Not walking like everybody else -- (4:17-32) Walking in love -- (5:1-7) Walk as children of light -- (5:8-14) Walk wisely -- (5:15 – 6:9) Standing firm in face of opposition -- (6:10-20)
EphEph. 4-6. 4-6
What Christianity is all about:Praising God for Blessings
Greater Appreciation of God
New Life from God
Getting God’s message to everybody
Walking Worthily of God