Ephesians – Jan 17, 2016

God shines the light of his greatness to the world through his people – Rick Pinilla, Jan 17, 2016

Ephesians 3:1-9 (Bible Gateway)

  1. God ordained our role before the world was created (Eph 1:4-6)
  2. God orders history to aid his work through his people
    • Eph 1:20-22 Jesus authority
    • 1:11-13 God’s absolute control
  3. God Makes his people beautiful by his love and power (Eph 2:1-10, Eph 2:11-13, 19-21)
  4. Because of what God has done and is doing we must do what Jesus says
    • Preserve the unity of the community through love (Ephn 4:1-3; Eph 5:32; Eph 4:7)
    • Live lives of obedience in everything (Eph 5:8-9)
    • Hang out with people who don’t yet know Christ (Eph 5:11-14)
    • Pray for God’s help in the battle with evil (Eph 6:10-12, 18-19)