how god has loved us ephesians 1:3-9, 13-14; 18-23
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HOW GOD HAS LOVED US Ephesians 1:3-9, 13-14; 18-23
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1. EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING IN HEAVEN IS OURS THRU CHRIST
•God is love. He creates, gives and blesses. •1 John 4:7, 16•Revealed as loving Father.
•Every blessing ours in Christ. •How do we “lay hold” of the riches of God’s blessings?
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THINKING ABOUT GODS LOVE – EPHESIANS 3:16-19; ACCORDING
TO’S:•The kind intention of his will, 1:5, 9•glory of grace, 1:6•riches of grace, 1:7• lavished upon us, 1:8•mystery of his will made known to us, 1:9
•glorifying purpose,1:11•grace given by His power, 3:7•grace given by the measure of Christ’s gift, 4:7•rich in mercy to us 2:4
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2. CHOSEN BY GOD “TO BE KNOWN” BEFORE ANYTHING WAS MADE.
•Eph 1:4 – God created with relationship in mind:•chosen - to be holy and blameless.
•2 Thess 2:13 – salvation is God’s plan.•The “Fall” was not a surprise to God.
•Chosen – to experience life. Isaiah 53:5, Eph 2:4-6
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3. “ENROLLED” BEFORE ANYTHING WAS MADE.
•Luke 10:19-20; Eph 1:4•Rev 13:8 “…everyone [who worships the false deity of the end times] whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain.” •Rev 17:8; 2 Thess 2:13.
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4. HEAVEN “DESIGNED” WITH YOU IN MIND.
• John 17:24, “… I desire that… they be with me”• John 14:1-3,”… I go to prepare a place for you…that where I am you may be also.”•Matt 25:34, “…inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
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5. GOD’S LOVE MOVED HIM TO ADOPT US AND MAKE US FAMILY.
•Predestined to adoption because of love. Eph 1:5, John 1:12-13; Rom 8:16. “Beloved.”•Righteousness of Christ is mine. Eph 1:4, 2 Cor 5:21•Forgiveness purchased by Christ. Eph 1:7•Life. Eph 2:4-6
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6. PERMANENTLY “SEAL US” BY GIVING US PROOF OF HIS FUTURE
PLAN.•Ephesians 1:13-14•Given as a pledge by God• Jesus will return to receive us•Give us our inheritance.