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Letters to churches-- messages from God

Ephesus – What the church is really about

Praising God for Blessings All is for praise to God.

v. 3, 6, 7, 12, 14 All is according to His will.

v. 4, 5, 9, 11 All blessings in Christ!

In Christ -- v. 3 Spiritual Blessings -- v. 3 ...

Eph. 1:3-14Eph. 1:3-14

Growing to Greater AppreciationKnowing their good standing -- Continually prays

that God gives them wisdom & knowledge of:

Hope of His calling Riches of glory of His inheritance Greatness of His power Toward us in the authority of Christ

Eph. 1:15-23Eph. 1:15-23

New Life With God Dead in sin (v.1-10)

Because of former behavior Mercy and love of God Not by our own works

No hope and without God (v.11-22) Brought near by Christ Who reconciles all to God

EphEph. 2:1-22. 2:1-22

Getting the good news to everybodyPaul has a great responsibility: People can know and understand -- v. 1-7 To make all men see -- v.8-13

Jews and Gentiles ( all nations ) members of one body, in one fellowship, heirs of one promise in Christ!

EphEph. 3:1-13. 3:1-13

Again, PRAISE!Again, PRAISE!Eph. 3:14-21Eph. 3:14-21

Walking Worthily of the Calling Keeping the unity of the Spirit -- (4:1-16) Not walking like everybody else -- (4:17-32) Walking in love -- (5:1-7) Walk as children of light -- (5:8-14) Walk wisely -- (5:15 – 6:9) Standing firm in face of opposition -- (6:10-20)

EphEph. 4-6. 4-6

What Christianity is all about:Praising God for Blessings

Greater Appreciation of God

New Life from God

Getting God’s message to everybody

Walking Worthily of God