the strength of the church - ephesians 1

The Strength ofthe Church

The Benefitsof “in”

How Do I Get “in”

The Mystery of “in”

The Strength of “in”

Strength “in” Walking

Strength “in” Marriage

Strength “in” Battle

The Benefits of Being “in” Christ

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places...”

(Ephesians 1:3, ESV)

The Benefits of Being “in” Christ

Paul, the apostle:• “a Hebrew of the Hebrews” (Philippians 3:4b-6)• Brought up at the feet of Gamaliel. (Acts 22:3) • The chief of sinners. (2 Timothy 1:15)• Paul was redeemed by the blood of Christ.

(Ephesians 1:7)

The Benefits of Being “in” Christ

Paul knew Christ:• Paul saw Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:8)• Paul talked with Christ. (Acts 9:4-6)• He wanted to know only Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:2;

Philippians 3:10)• He preached Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:23)

The Benefits of Being “in” Christ

• Every spiritual blessing is found in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

• You can be holy and without blame before Him. (Ephesians 1:4)

• You have redemption and forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians 1:7)

The Benefits of Being “in” Christ

• You have obtained an inheritance. (Ephesians 1:11)

• You have the seal of the Holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:13)

The Benefits of Being “in” Christ

“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:27)

“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:3-4)

All Scripture taken fromThe Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ro 6:3-4). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

The Strength ofthe Church