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Discovering Identity in Ephesians: A Study Guide

Explore the richness of identity in Ephesians with this study guide, diving into Paul's apostolic message and the transformative power of grace and peace. Reflect on the foundational aspects of belief and behavior for Christians.

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Discovering Identity in Ephesians: A Study Guide

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  1. Ephesians Resources on App. Weekly Memory Verse Sermon Notes Discussion/Reflection Questions Read Ahead for Next Week: Ephesians 1:1-14 Prayer Focus – Ephesians 1:15-23 and 3:14-19

  2. Ephesians 1:1-2 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  3. IDENTITY

  4. IDENTITY I am a _____________________.

  5. Ephesians 1:1a 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God…

  6. Ephesians 1:1a 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God… Paul’s Old Identity – Galatians 1:13-14

  7. Ephesians 1:1a 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God… Paul’s Old Identity – Galatians 1:13-14 Paul’s New Identity – Galatians 1:15-16

  8. “I am a Christian” is not foundational enough.

  9. “I am a Christian” is not foundational enough. Belief – a Christian holds to a set of historical truths about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

  10. “I am a Christian” is not foundational enough. Belief – a Christian holds to a set of historical truths about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Behavior – a Christian should act in a way that displays love for God and love for others.

  11. “I am a Christian” is not foundational enough. Belief – a Christian holds to a set of historical truths about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Behavior – a Christian should act in a way that displays love for God and love for others. Belief and Behavior are things we do…

  12. Ephesians 1:1 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:

  13. Ephesians 1:1 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Cultural Definition - any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.

  14. Ephesians 1:1 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Paul’s Definition – (hagios) holy ones, set apart, dedicated

  15. To the Romans: Romans 1:7 7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  16. To the Philippians: Philippians 1:1 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons

  17. To the Colossians: Colossians 1:1–2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

  18. To the Corinthians: 1 Corinthians 1:1–2 1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:

  19. Ephesians 1:1-2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  20. Ephesians 1:1-2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Eph. 1-3 Who we are in Christ: Being. Eph. 4-6 How we live in Christ: Doing.

  21. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

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