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GRACE to YOU. KIF Spring 2011 Sermon Series - Ephesians. Chosen. KIF Spring 2011 Sermon Series - Ephesians. Ephesians The Body of Christ. Chapter 1-3. Chapter 4-6. 1:1-2. Introduction. Theology of the Body. Practice of the Body. Ephesians1:3.
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GRACE to YOU KIF Spring 2011 Sermon Series - Ephesians
Chosen KIF Spring 2011 Sermon Series - Ephesians
EphesiansThe Body of Christ Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 1:1-2 Introduction Theology of the Body Practice of the Body
Ephesians1:3 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,
Ephesians 1:4-14 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
Ephesians 1:4-14 cont 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
Ephesians 1:4-14 cont 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
Ephesians 1:3-14The Body of Christ 3 Opening Election 4 -6a Redemption 6b - 11 Inheritance 12 - 14
God’s Amazing Plan Ephesians 3:10 (NIV) His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, The Exchanged Life – His Body, the church
EphesiansThe Body of Christ Incarnation I Incarnation II Jesus: God Incarnate Church: God Incarnate Romans 12:6-21 Romans 12:6-21
Ephesians 1:4-6a 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—6 to the praise of his glorious grace,
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace,
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace,
Election • God Chose the Body
Ephesians 1:4-14 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
Ephesians 1:4-14 cont 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
Election • God Chose the Body • Election and Free Will Co-exist
Ephesians 1:4-14 cont 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
Election • God Chose the Body • Election and Free Will Co-exist John 1: 11, 13 He came unto his own and His own received Him not. As many as receive Him to them He gave the power to become the children of God even to those who believe on His name. Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Election • God Chose the Body • Election and Free Will Co-exist • Sovereignty • Foreknowledge “God did not reject his people, whom He foreknew” Romans 11:2
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace,
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose usin him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, Time
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose usin him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, Time Purpose
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose usin him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, Time Purpose Motive
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose usin him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In lovehe predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, Time Purpose Motive Result
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose usin him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In lovehe predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, Time Purpose Motive Result Why
Ephesians 1:4-6a Method Object For he chose usin him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In lovehe predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, Time Purpose Motive Result Why