Belong Believe-Become a study of Ephesians
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BELONG BELIEVE BECOMEDR. GERARD RUFF
A STUDY IN EPHESIANS A BOOK OF BELONGING
As we study the book of Ephesians we will highlight the
blessings and benefits of being a believer in Christ.
We'll see how the books author Paul is Wolf proofing
the Church. The word warns in John of false teachings
from some described as "wolves in sheeps clothing.
Matt 7:15
A STUDY IN EPHESIANS A BOOK OF BELONGING
Ephesians exposes us to 5 important aspects of our development as believers in Christ.
1. Wealth
2. Walk
3. Worship
4. Warfare
5. Workmanship
THE WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
SO MUCH MORE THAN THINGS
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
Verse 3 Spiritual Blessing
God is Blessed=We are Blessed (knowing it is key)
He has blessed: Past tense, it's done. Empowering!
Spiritual Blessing: Not Prosperity, rather seed and
soil
Stuff is Fruit / Spiritual blessing is Root
Word (seed), Heart (soil), Maturity (growth)= FRUIT
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
Ver 4
This verse start to touch on workmanship
Chosen and should be Holy- what you are to become what you will be.
According- dimensional, in harmony with Gods will (notes)
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
Ver 5 Predestined
Pre- Before
Destined- Future
Movies Shoot the last scene first
Adoption- Always by Choice
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
Ver 6 Acceptance in the Beloved
Don’t chase people's opinion
Don't try to force acceptance
Access to God whenever you want
NO need for the permission of others to be in his presence.
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
We walk out what He worked out.
1 Corinthians 2:9 Gods wealth in you is revealed by his Spirit
Life experiences break up the Fallow ground.
The word waters the seed and it produces YOU!
Satan fights to stop you from realizing the wealth within!
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
You are Wealthy because…
Christ is seated at Gods right hand, means wealth
was purchased.
Christians are seated with Christ, heirs together.
Eternal (spiritual blessing) is greater than temporary
setbacks.
BENEFITS OF BEING IN CHRIST
Blessed (v. 3)
Chosen (v. 4)
Predestined (v. 5)
Adopted (v. 5)
Accepted (v. 6)
Redeemed (v. 7)
Forgiven (v. 7)
Enlightened (vv. 8,9)
Given an Inheritance (v. 11)
Sealed (v. 13)
Assured (v. 14)
WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER
Who's working with you…
The Work of the Father: Election (Ephesians 1:3-6)
The Work of the Son: Redemption (Ephesians 1:7-12)
The Work of the Spirit: Protection (Ephesians 1:13,14)