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Born Again Identity II. Ephesians 1:8-14. He Has Given Us a Vision for Life. Paul begins this chapter by looking back before time He now moves to how things will end God has made known to US the “mystery” of His will. He Has Given Us a Vision for Life.
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Born Again Identity II Ephesians 1:8-14
He Has Given Us a Visionfor Life • Paul begins this chapter by looking back before time • He now moves to how things will end • God has made known to US the “mystery” of His will
He Has Given Us a Visionfor Life • “that the universe might brought into a unity in Christ.” (NEB) • The plan begins to be seen in Ephesians (2:13-16) • It will come to conclusion some day (Phil. 2:9-11)
He Has Given Us a Visionfor Life • This is a great vision of security • Paul is in prison as he is writing, yet he has confidence regarding his life, his destiny and who is in control • How do we react when life throws us a curve?
He Has Promised Us anInheritance • While it is a promise about the future, it is written to give us confidence and peace in the present • 1 Peter 1:13-14 • Nothing can take away what has been reserved for us
He Has Sent to Us a Person • 1:13-15 • Arrabon– pledge • In our language we might think of a down payment
He Has Sent to Us a Person BLESSED ASSURANCE JESUS IS MINE!