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“Where Do I Fit In?” A study of Ephesians

“Where Do I Fit In?” A study of Ephesians. Crossing Over, Standing at the Jordan.

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“Where Do I Fit In?” A study of Ephesians

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  1. “Where Do I Fit In?” A study of Ephesians

  2. Crossing Over, Standing at the Jordan “UN-CROSSABLE” An incident that takes place, a situation that arises, something unforeseen, a person that you just can’t forgive; a situation you just can’t get around or over? An UNCROSSABLE, it may have been when you were younger, or it might have been more recently, but you have just not been able to go on in your life because of this uncrossable. EITHER TRUST GOD AND GO FORWARD! or, GO BACK AND STAY IN THE WILDERNESS. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR UNCROSSABLES? • They had to face the Jordan, verse 1 • They had to focus on God, verses 2-4 • They had to face themselves, verse 5 • They had to face the facts, verses 6-13 Greenhills Christian Fellowship

  3. “Where Do I Fit In?”

  4. “Where Do I Fit In?” Paul's Purpose: is to promote a unified, growing, healthy church that fulfills God's purposes of being His vehicle for reconciliation in the world, and for growing in maturity and ministry in unity that demonstrates God's wisdom and character. Greenhills Christian Fellowship

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  6. “Where Do I Fit In?” The Author (1:1a) • Paul... ‘aka’ “Saul of Tarsus” • An apostle of Jesus by the will of God... • Whose work had brought him to Ephesus... • Writing now as “an ambassador in chains”... Greenhills Christian Fellowship

  7. “Where Do I Fit In?” The Recipients (1:1b) • THE “SAINTS” WHO ARE IN EPHESUS... • ALL Christians were called ‘saints’ in the New Testament, for in Christ Jesus even the worst sinners are “sanctified” (set apart) upon their conversion/salvation - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 • AND FAITHFUL IN CHRIST JESUS... • They are “faithful in Christ Jesus”; that is, they trusted in Him for their salvation – EP 1:13; Acts 18:19-28; 19:1-41; 20:17-38; Rev 2:1-6 Greenhills Christian Fellowship

  8. “Where Do I Fit In?” The Theme: The Believer’s Riches In Christ (1:3) • THE SOURCE OF OUR BLESSINGS… James 1:17 • From “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” • THE SCOPE OF OUR BLESSINGS... • THE SPHERE OF OUR BLESSINGS... 2:6; 3:10; 6:12 • They are “in Christ” Greenhills Christian Fellowship

  9. Know: We should define all our plans, difficulties, and relationships in light of God's purpose and will for us. Feel: Reflect on who I am, where do I fit in, and who we are as a church Do: Refocus my plans, difficulties and relationships at this time in my life and what role God's purpose and will plays in them. Evaluate how intentionally centered youare on God's purposes for you and for our church. Greenhills Christian Fellowship

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