PPT-United in Christ Ephesians 4:1-16

A united church will be a growing church We must be united in our attitude We are united by the one and only Spirit of God That unity must be kept through the bond of peace Peace is found in truth. . Is the “super-reconciliation” of earthlies and heavenlies in Col.1:20 a past, present, or future act of Christ?. 1. ver.1.0. Ephesians - Colossians. Col.1:20 by Him to reconcile all these things unto Himself, making peace by the blood of His cross, by Him whether the things upon the earth or the things in the heavens. 17 . And he [Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.. ••••. Ephesians 2:17-22 (ESV). 17 . And he [Jesus] came and . preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.. How do you handle temptations? . How . do you handle offenses? . How . do you use your . time? . How . is your marriage relationship? . How . are you handling your singleness or your sexuality. ?. Our empowerment is God’s prescribed way to make us fit for His Kingdom. 1:15-16. Ever Since I Heard.... What God says about you.... Are you chosen? . Before the creation of the world.. Are you righteous?. I am blameless in His sight.. Are you cared for?. I was adopted into the family of God.. February 22, 2015. STEWARDSHIP FOR LIFE. Clothed And Ready. FEASTING & FASTING. Daniel 1:5-17 & Matt 6:16-17. – . February 1. st. .. . SERVING NEIGHBORS, SERVING GOD. . [Part 3]. Christ & His Church. BRIEF OUTLINE OF EPHESIANS. CHAPTERS 1-3 . . . . “The Powerful Blessings in Christ”. CHAPTERS 4:1-5:20 . .  . “The Power to Live”. EPHESIANS ANALYSIS. The Vineyard Church. Mid-Peninsula. Godshack.com/sermons. Text questions to 307-689-8326. What Is Peace?. Ephesians 2:11-12. 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. 12 In those days you were living apart from Christ. You were excluded from citizenship among the people of Israel, and you did not know the covenant promises God had made to them. You lived in this world without God and without hope.. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.. Ephesians 3:12-21. Ephesians 3:12-21. 2 Cor. 13:5 ~ . Examine yourselves . as. to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?. Teacher. Eph 4:1-16. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit— just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.. Four “key” words in Christianity. a. nd found in our text. Peace. Love. Faith. Grace. Big Idea of Ephesians . 6:23a. I. n . light of what it means to be a Christian sound in doctrine and stable in duty, what is and how do we experience the blessing of peace. Eph. 1:1-3:21. Eph. 4:1-6:9. Sit. Walk. Eph. . 6:10-24. Stand. Ephesians 6:10-24. Ephesians 6:10-24. Angel of Light. Ephesians 6:10-24. Be strong . ~ . endunamoō. . – present tense, passive voice, imperative mood . Cleaning Lady Distracted by the Radio. Ephesians 3:1-12. Eph. 2:14-18 . ~ . 14. . For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, . 15 . having abolished in His flesh the enmity, . 5:1–2. 1. . Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children . 2. . and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. . 5:25-33. 25 . Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church . and. gave himself . up for her, . 26 . that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her . by the . washing of water with the word, .