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The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in
ChristChrist
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in Christ Christ
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”(Ephesians 1:3, ESV)
Memory Verse From Lesson #1
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in Christ Christ
Paul, the writing apostle:“a Hebrew of the Hebrews” (Philippians 3:4b-6)Brought up at the feet of Gamaliel. (Acts 22:3) The chief of sinners. (2 Timothy 1:15)Paul was redeemed by the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 1:7)
Paul knew about Christ:Paul saw Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:8)Paul talked with Christ. (Acts 9:4-6)He wanted to know only Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:2; Philippians 3:10)He preached Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:23)
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in Christ Christ
The Benefits of Knowing Christ
Without Christ, there is no hope and no God in the world.
(Ephesians 2:12)
Without Christ, salvation is not possible. (John 3:16;
Romans 5:12-21)
A knowledge of Christ shows where you are able to live.
(John 14:2,3)
A knowledge of Christ leads to salvation. (John 3:1-21)
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in Christ Christ
The Benefits of Being in Christ
Every spiritual blessing is found in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)
You can be holy and without blame before Him.
(Ephesians 1:4)
You have redemption and forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians
1:7)
You have obtained an inheritance. (Ephesians 1:11)
You havethe seal of the Holy Spirit of promise.
(Ephesians 1:13)
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in Christ Christ
How do you get into Christ?
“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put
on Christ”(Galatians 3:27)
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized
into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were
buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order
that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory
of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”(Romans 6:3-4)
All Scripture taken fromThe Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ro 6:3-4). Wheaton: Standard
Bible Society.
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Lesson #1 Lesson #1
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in
ChristChrist Every spiritual blessing is found in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)
You can be holy and without blame before Him. (Ephesians 1:4)
You have redemption and forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians 1:7)
You have obtained an inheritance. (Ephesians 1:11)
You have the seal of the Holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:13)
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in ChristChrist
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
Lesson #2 Lesson #2
What Being in Christ What Being in Christ
MeansMeans
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
Why would a person reject God?
Romans 1:21-22:
They want personal glory.
They are not thankful.
They are futile in their thoughts.
They have darkened hearts.
They changed the image of God.
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
Alive from certian spiritual death!
The Ephesians were dead in their tresspasses and sins.
(Ephesians 2:1)
They had once walked according to the world. (Ephesians
2:2)
Through God’s love, they had been saved. (Ephesians
2:4)
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
The Peace found in Christ
Christ brought them into peace with God. (Ephesians
2:14)
Christ brought forth the new covenant. (Ephesians 2:14)
Through peace, they had access to the Father.
(Ephesians 2:18)
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
The Household of God
Due to their salvation, they are citizens of the
household of God. (Ephesians 2:19)
Jesus Christ is the corner stone (Ephesians 2:10):
1 Peter 2:4-6
Acts 4:11-12
Psalms 118:22-24
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
What does being in Christ mean?
“...even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive
together with Christ...(Ephesians 2:5)
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and
has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of holstility…”(Ephesians 2:14)
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are
fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household
of God…”(Ephesians 2:19)
All Scripture taken fromThe Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ro 6:3-4). Wheaton: Standard Bible
Society.
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Lesson #1 Lesson #1
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in
ChristChrist Every spiritual blessing is found in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)
You can be holy and without blame before Him. (Ephesians 1:4)
You have redemption and forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians 1:7)
You have obtained an inheritance. (Ephesians 1:11)
You have the seal of the Holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:13)
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in ChristChrist
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
Lesson #2Lesson #2
What Being in Christ What Being in Christ
MeansMeans“...even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive
together with Christ...(Ephesians 2:5)
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and
has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of holstility…”(Ephesians 2:14)
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are
fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household
of God…”(Ephesians 2:19)
All Scripture taken fromThe Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ro 6:3-4). Wheaton: Standard Bible
Society.
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
Lesson #3Lesson #3
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
Important Background Important Background MaterialMaterial
The forgotten words of PeterThe forgotten words of Peter
“For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far offfor all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”
(Acts 2:39, ESV; emphasis mine)
Note Ephesians 2:17
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
Paul and the Gentiles
Paul was a prisoner for the Gentiles. (Ephesians
3:1)
Paul was appointed a minister to the Gentiles. (Acts
9:15)
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
What does the word Gentile mean?
The word was used for nations. (Genesis 10:5, 20)
The word was to describe the heathen. (Psalm 2:1)
The word also described any nation that was not Israel.
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
The Mystery involved the Gentiles
The mystery was known to the apostles and prophets.
(Ephesians 3:5)
Paul confirms the mystery:
The Gentiles are fellow heirs.
The Gentiles are of the same body.
The Gentiles are partakers of his promise in Christ.
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
The Manifold Wisdom of God
Paul teaches the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of
Christ. (Ephesians 3:8)
The mystery was hidden sinc e the beginning. (Ephesians
3:9)
The wisdom of God will be made known through the
church. (Ephesians 3:10)
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
The Manifold Wisdom of God...(continued)
The eternal purpose was in Christ. (Ephesians 3:11)
This allows Paul and the Ephesians Christians (as well as
you and I) to have boldness and access with confidence
through our faith. (Ephesians 3:12)
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
Paul’s humble knees
Ephesians 3:14-21
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
The Mystery involves You
Paul confirms the mystery:
You are fellow heirs.
You are of the same body.
You are a partaker of his promise in Christ.
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Lesson #1 Lesson #1
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in
ChristChrist Every spiritual blessing is found in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)
You can be holy and without blame before Him. (Ephesians 1:4)
You have redemption and forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians 1:7)
You have obtained an inheritance. (Ephesians 1:11)
You have the seal of the Holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:13)
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in ChristChrist
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
Lesson #2Lesson #2
What Being in Christ What Being in Christ
MeansMeans“...even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive
together with Christ...(Ephesians 2:5)
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and
has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of holstility…”(Ephesians 2:14)
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are
fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household
of God…”(Ephesians 2:19)
All Scripture taken fromThe Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ro 6:3-4). Wheaton: Standard Bible
Society.
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
Lesson #3Lesson #3
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
Paul tells the Gentiles that they are the mystery of
Christ. (Ephesians 3:6)
As a result, you are part of the mystery:
You are fellow heirs.
You are of the same body.
You are a partaker of his promise in Christ.
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
Lesson #4Lesson #4
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in
ChristChrist
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
The Prisoner of the Lord
Paul was not ashamed of his bonds. (Ephesians 3:1;
4:1)
Theodoret comments:
“What the world counted ignominy, he counts
the highest honor, and he glories in his
bonds for Christ, more than a king in his
diadem.”
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
How are you walking?
Paul’s use of the word walk deals with your entire life.
The Christian walk is a worthy walk. (Ephesians 4:1)
A walk of humility
A walk of gentlness
A walk of patience
A walk of bearing one another in love.
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
How are you walking? (continued)
The Christian’s walk is also determined to keep the unity
of the spirit.
The unity of the walk is ingrained with peace. (Ephesians
4:3)
Could this be the peace that passes understanding of
Philippians 4:7)
Could this peace be a result of Christ’s work?
(Ephesians 2:14)
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
The Seven Ones of Unity
One Body
Ephesians 1:22-23
One Spirit
Ephesians 2:18
One Hope
Ephesians 1:18
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
The Seven Ones of Unity...(continued)
One Lord
1 Corinthians 1:13; 8:6
One faith
Jude 3
One baptism
Acts 2:38; 22:16
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
One God
Above all – shows the transcending power of God
Through all – show the immanence
In you all – shows the relationship of you and God
Note 1 Corinthians 8:6 and John 1:1-3
The Seven Ones of Unity...(continued)
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
Your Walk in Unity
Is your walk a worthy walk?
Are you using your peace to pursue unity?
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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
Lesson #5Lesson #5
The Strength of the New The Strength of the New
ManMan
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“...to put off your old self, which belongs to
your former manner of life and is corrupt
through deceitful desires, and to be
renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put
on the new self, created after the likeness
of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4: 22-23, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #5
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
Spiritual Fitness
Cross Training (Mark 8:34-38)
Paul fought and ran a race. (2 Timothy 4:7)
Paul disciplined himself. (1 Corinthians 9:24)
(Hebrews 12:1)
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
Training for Spiritual Fitness
How are you training for spiritual warfare?
Parents :
Are you training your children for their spiritual future?
(2 Timothy 1:5).
Are you on the one path? (Matthew 7:13, 14)
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
The Ephesians Strength Building Routine
Step #1 – Dead in trespasses and sin but made alive
(Ephesians 2:1-5)
Step #2 – Paul’s encouragement to walk worthy.
(Ephesians 4:1)
Step #3 – Paul’s encouragement not to walk as the
Gentiles. (Ephesians 4:17)
Step #4 – Follow the path in truth and Jesus. (Ephesians
4:21)
Step #5 – Clothed in the new garments of Christ.
(Ephesians 4:22-24)
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
Why did the Ephesians have strength?
The Ephesians were different because of what they left. (Ephesians 4:25-31)
Falsehood > Truth
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
Strength Built on Actions
The Ephesians were different because of their actions: (Ephesians 4:26-31)
Sinning through anger (verse 26)
Giving the devil no opportunity (verse 27)
Working with their hands for something to share (verse
28)
Words of encouragement and grace (verse 29)
Not grieving the Hold Spirit (verse 30)
Putting away bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander
and malice. (verse 31)
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
Strength built on Actions ..continued
The Ephesians were different because of what they did (Ephesians 4:32).
Kindness to one another
Tenderhearted attitudes
Forgiving one another
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“…and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised
him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places…”
(Ephesians 1:19-20, ESV)
The lives of the Ephesians Christians are
different because of who they came in
contact with – Jesus!
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
How is your life different?
Step #1 – Are you alive in Christ? (Ephesians 2:1-5)
Step #2 – Are you walking worthy? (Ephesians 4:1)
Step #3 – Have you gone back to your old ways?
(Ephesians 4:17)
Step #4 – Are you on the right path? (Ephesians 4:21)
Step #5 – Are you strong in the garment of Christ.
(Ephesians 4:22-24)
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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“...to put off your old self, which belongs to
your former manner of life and is corrupt
through deceitful desires, and to be
renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put
on the new self, created after the likeness
of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4: 22-23, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #5
Lesson #6Lesson #6
Finding Strength in Finding Strength in
WalkingWalking
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved
children. And walk in love, as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God. “
(Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #6
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
Walk in Love
They are motivated to walk in love because of Christ’s
sacrifice. (Ephesians 5:2)
To become an imitator they must put away fleshly
things. (Ephesians 5:3-6)
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
Walk as Children of Light
“Therefore do not associate with them; for at one time
you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found
in all that is good and right and true)”
(Ephesians 5:7-9, ESV)
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
Walk Circumspectly
To walk circumspectly means to walk carefully.
Why does Paul want them to walk wisely?
They can most the most of their time. (Ephesians 5:15-
16)
Wisdom is the principle thing. (Proverbs 4:7)
Wisdom is more valuable than gold. (Proverbs 16:16)
It will bring them into a different lifestyle. (Ephesians
5:18-21)
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
How can you walk the Ephesian walk?
#1#1 Strive to imitators of GodStrive to imitators of God
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)
Note 1 Corinthians 4:16
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
How can you walk the Ephesians walk?
#2#2 Remain in the light:Remain in the light:
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
(1 John 1:5-7, ESV)
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
#3#3 Make wisdom a priority:Make wisdom a priority:
Wisdom’s benefits are many (Proverbs 4:5-10)
Wisdom keeps you from evil. (Proverbs 5:1-2)
Wisdom changes life. (James 3:17)
How can you walk the Ephesians walk?
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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“...to put off your old self, which belongs to
your former manner of life and is corrupt
through deceitful desires, and to be
renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put
on the new self, created after the likeness
of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4: 22-23, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #5
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved
children. And walk in love, as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.”
(Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #6
Lesson #7Lesson #7
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
“This mystery is profound, and I am saying
that it refers to Christ and the church.
However, let each of you love his wife as
himself, and let the wife see that she
respects her husband.”
(Ephesians 5:32-33 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #7
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
Tough Words
The words of this morning’s lessons may seem foolish
to the eyes of the world, but always remember 1
Corinthians 1:18-25.
Paul shows the Ephesians Christians that the marriage
relationship is similar to Christ’s relationship with the
church.
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
The Strength of Submission
Submission is the humble obedience to another’s
will.
The submission of the wife is as her submission
to the Lord:
Each person submits his or herself to God.
(James 4:7)
This submission is as a result of the head.
(Ephesians 5:23)
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
The Strength of Submission
The wife’s submission is as the church submits to
Christ:
“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also the
wives shoudl submit in everything to their husbands”
(Ephesians 5:24, ESV)
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
The Strength of Love
Husbands are to love their wives in the same manner that Christ loved the church. (Ephesians 2:25, 28)
Christ gave himself for the church. (Ephesians 5:25)
Christ made the church a priority. (Ephesians 5:25-27)
Christ did whatever it took to make the church glorious. (Ephesians 5:28, 29)
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
The Strength of Sacrifice
There is sacrifice in leaving father and mother and joining to become one flesh. (Ephesians 5:31)
The leaving and cleaving has to do with dependance upon each other.
Genesis 2:23-24
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
Paul proclaims the mystery of Christ and the church. (Ephesians 5:32)
Marriage is strengthened by Christ and the church and the marriage can strengthen the church.
Love and respect take physical, emotional, mental and spiritual sacrifice.
So does following God. (Matthew10:37-39)
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The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in ChristChrist
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“...to put off your old self, which belongs to
your former manner of life and is corrupt
through deceitful desires, and to be
renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put
on the new self, created after the likeness
of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4: 22-23, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #5
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved
children. And walk in love, as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.”
(Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #6
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
“This mystery is profound, and I am saying
that it refers to Christ and the church.
However, let each of you love his wife as
himself, and let the wife see that she
respects her husband.”
(Ephesians 5:32-33 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #7
Lesson #8Lesson #8
The Strength of The Strength of
ObedienceObedience
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
“…with a sincere heart, as you would
Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as
people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ,
doing the will of God from the heart,
rendering service with a good will as to the
Lord and not to man .”
(Ephesians 6:5b-7 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #8
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
InterestingThoughts
“Christ was one child who knew more than his parents -
yet he obeyed them.”
“The Christian who claims the promises of God should also
obey the commands of God”
“The cost of obedience is nothing compared with the cost
of disobedience”
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
The Strength of Obedience in Children
God wants children to obey their parents.
(Deuteronomy 6:1-8)
Paul reminds the Ephesians of the ten
commandments and the prmoise within.
(Ephesians 6:2-3)
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
The Strength of Fathers
Paul encourages fathers to:
Bring children up in discipline,
And in instruction of the Lord.
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
The Strength of Workplace Obedience
Slave are to obey their masters with:
Real actions (Ephesians 6:6)
As servants of Christ (Ephesians 6:6)
Rendering service with good will (Ephesians 6:7)
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
Rewards of Obedience
The rewards of obedience are obvious:
The children can live long and prosper. (Ephesians 6:3)
The slaves reward will come. (Ephesians 6:8)
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
“A patient cannot accept the physician and, at the same time, reject his remedy”
“God’s laws last longer than those who break them.”
2 Thessalonians 1:8
Hebrews 5:9
Your Obedience
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January 1January 1stst, 2005, 2005
The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in ChristChrist
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“...to put off your old self, which belongs to
your former manner of life and is corrupt
through deceitful desires, and to be
renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put
on the new self, created after the likeness
of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4: 22-23, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #5
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved
children. And walk in love, as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.”
(Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #6
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
“This mystery is profound, and I am saying
that it refers to Christ and the church.
However, let each of you love his wife as
himself, and let the wife see that she
respects her husband.”
(Ephesians 5:32-33 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #7
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
“…with a sincere heart, as you would
Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as
people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ,
doing the will of God from the heart,
rendering service with a good will as to the
Lord and not to man .”
(Ephesians 6:5b-7 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #8
Lesson #8Lesson #8
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
“…with a sincere heart, as you would
Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as
people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ,
doing the will of God from the heart,
rendering service with a good will as to the
Lord and not to man .”
(Ephesians 6:5b-7 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #8
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Strength in the Armor
You cannot fight this battle alone. (Ephesians 6:10)
The strength to stand comes from the armor of God.
(Ephesians 6:11)
The armor is given by God. (Ephesians 6:11)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
The Battle
The battle is against the power of the devil.
(Ephesians 6:11, 13)
He is crafty. (2 Corinthians 11:3)
He is a deciever. (2 Corinthians 11:14)
He is powerful. (Ephesians 2:2)
He is wicked. (1 John 2:13)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Seven Pieces of Armor
Lower Body:
Girded at the waist with truth. (Ephesians 6:14)
Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel.
(Ephesians 6:15)
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Seven Pieces of Armor
Upper Body:
Breastplate of righteousness. (Ephesians 6:17)
Shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Seven Pieces of Armor
The rewards of obedience are obvious:
The children can live long and prosper. (Ephesians 6:3)
The slaves reward will come. (Ephesians 6:8)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Head:
Helmet of salvation. (Ephesians 6:17)
Praying always in the Spirit. (Ephesians 6:18)
Seven Pieces of Armor
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Weapon:
The sword of the Spirit. (Ephesian 6:17)
Seven Pieces of Armor
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
When the battle comes, a Christian needs the power and strength of the Lord found in the armor of God.
You cannot stand alone, but with God you can face anything:
Romans 8:31
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