Blessings and Purpose of the Church in Ephesians
Explore the profound teachings of Ephesians focusing on the spiritual blessings in Christ, the universal nature of the church, its essential obligations, and the transformative role of the church in society. Delve into the core ideas about the church, its original divine plan, significance in finding true life, being a guiding light in society, and the assurance of victory. Uncover the message of grace and peace, underscoring God's purpose to bestow spiritual blessings upon His creation.
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4 MIKE MAZZALONGO MIKE MAZZALONGO All Spiritual All Spiritual Blessings in Christ Blessings in Christ
Outline of Ephesians Outline of Ephesians 1. Blessings of the church 1:1-23 2. Universality of the church 2:1-3:21 3. Obligations of the church: Unity 4:1-16 Righteousness 4:17-6:9 Faithfulness 6:10-24
4 Main Ideas About The Church 4 Main Ideas About The Church 1. 1. Blessing the church was God s Blessing the church was God s original original plan plan
4 Main Ideas About The Church 4 Main Ideas About The Church 1. 2. 2. True life can only be True life can only be found in in the the church church Blessing the church was God s original plan found
4 Main Ideas About The Church 4 Main Ideas About The Church 1. Blessing the church was God s original plan 2. True life can only be found in the church 3. 3. The church is the Light in The church is the Light in society society
4 Main Ideas About The Church 4 Main Ideas About The Church 1. Blessing the church was God s original plan 2. True life can only be found in the church 3. The church is the Light in society 4. 4. The church will be victorious The church will be victorious
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. - - Eph. 1:1 Eph. 1:1- -2 2
The Greeting The Greeting Grace Grace - God offers Salvation Peace Peace - Result of God s offer
Gods purpose was to create an entity God s purpose was to create an entity upon which He could lavish spiritual upon which He could lavish spiritual blessings. blessings.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, - - Eph. Eph. 1:3 1:3
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, - - Eph. Eph. 1:4a 1:4a
that we would be holy and blameless before Him. - - Eph. Eph. 1:4b 1:4b
In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, - - Eph. Eph. 1:5 1:5
to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. - - Eph. Eph. 1:6 1:6
7In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 8which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight - - Eph. Eph. 1:7 1:7- -8 8
He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him - - Eph. Eph. 1:9 1:9
with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. - - Eph. Eph. 1:10 1:10
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, - - Eph. Eph. 1:11 1:11
to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. - - Eph. Eph. 1:12 1:12
In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit of promise, - - Eph. Eph. 1:13 1:13
who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God s own possession, to the praise of His glory. - - Eph. Eph. 1:14 1:14
Gods Purpose God s Purpose In Christ In Christ = United to Christ By Faith By Faith = Repentance & Baptism
15For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, 16do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; - - Eph. Eph. 1:15 1:15- -16 16
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. - - Eph. Eph. 1:17 1:17
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, - - Eph. Eph. 1:18 1:18
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might - - Eph. Eph. 1:19 1:19
which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, - - Eph. Eph. 1:20 1:20
far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. - - Eph. Eph. 1:21 1:21
22And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. - - Eph. Eph. 1:22 1:22- -23 23
Lessons Lessons 1. 1. Spiritual blessings only available Spiritual blessings only available in Christ in Christ
Lessons Lessons 1. Spiritual blessings only available in Christ 2. 2.Spiritual Spiritual blessings blessings over material blessings material blessings over
Lessons Lessons 1. Spiritual blessings only available in Christ 2. Spiritual blessings over material blessings 3. 3. Spiritual Spiritual blessings enhanced blessings enhanced through through prayer prayer
