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Into the Fray!

Ephesians 2:2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. . Into the Fray!. Ephesians 2:1-9. The Plight of the Christian.

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Into the Fray!

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  1. Ephesians 2:2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Into the Fray! Ephesians 2:1-9

  2. The Plight of the Christian Ephesians 1:22 (NLT) God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church… And this is how we are sent out there!

  3. The Plight of the Christian …with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. (1:10)

  4. The Plight of the Christian …with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. (1:10) Yes, this is how hewent out there!

  5. The Plight of the Christian Right in front ofthe REPORTER’s HOTEL!

  6. The STRENTH of the Christian Ephesians 1:18-19 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe…

  7. The STRENTH of the Kosmos FIRST, must understand this…

  8. The Lostness of Our World Ephesians 2:1-2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.

  9. The Lostness of Our World “And you were dead in your rebellion and faults” The Internal Problem • Alienated from God • Indifference • Ingratitude

  10. The Lostness of Our World “And you were dead in your rebellion and faults” The Internal Problem • Alienated from God • Indifference, • Ingratitude Romans 1:21-22 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools,

  11. The Lostness of Our World “And you were dead in your rebellion and faults” The Internal Problem • Alienated from God • Because of: • Sins – “Missteps”, failures

  12. The Lostness of Our World “And you were dead in your rebellion and faults” The Internal Problem • Alienated from God • Because of: • Sins – “Missteps”, failures NOT Harmless!

  13. The Lostness of Our World “And you were dead in your rebellionand faults” The Internal Problem • Alienated from God • Because of: • Sins – “Missteps”, failures • Rebellion – Deliberate.

  14. The Lostness of Our World “And you were dead in your rebellionand faults” The Internal Problem • Alienated from God • Because of Sins & Rebellion • “The New King of the Universe”

  15. The Lostness of Our World In which you formerly walked according to the course of this world…the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem • An atmosphere we all share • We Are Social Creatures • With Oppressive Societies

  16. The Lostness of Our World In which you formerly walked according to the course of this world…the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem • An atmosphere we all share • A Poisoned Atmosphere

  17. The Lostness of Our World In which you formerly walked according to the course of this world…the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem • An atmosphere we all share • A Poisoned Atmosphere • So Many LIES! Marketing to the Millennials

  18. The Lostness of Our World In which you formerly walked according to the course of this world…the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem • An atmosphere we all share • A Poisoned Atmosphere • Sterile Atmosphere: KOSMOS

  19. The Lostness of Our World In which you formerly walked according to the course of this world…the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem • An atmosphere we all share • A Poisoned Atmosphere • Sterile Atmosphere: KOSMOS • A “Course” you can’t change

  20. The Lostness of Our World In which you formerly walked according to the course of this world…the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem • An atmosphere we all share • A Poisoned Atmosphere • Sterile Atmosphere: KOSMOS • A “Course” you can’t change The “Ideal World” The REAL WORLD

  21. The Lostness of Our World according to the prince of the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem

  22. The Lostness of Our World according to the prince of the power of the air, The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem

  23. Romans 1:24 (NASB) Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. The Lostness of Our World 2:3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind

  24. Romans 1:24 (NASB) Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. The Lostness of Our World the spirit that is now working in the sons of dis-obedience The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem Romans 1:32 (NASB) and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.

  25. The Lostness of Our World 2:3 We too … were by nature children of wrath The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem The Genetic Problem • Parents can’t save their own kids!

  26. The Lostness of Our World 2:3 We too … were by nature children of wrath The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem The Genetic Problem The God-Problem • “Wrath” arising from compassion

  27. The Lostness of Our World 2:3 We too … were by nature children of wrath The Internal Problem The Communal Problem The Overlord Problem The Genetic Problem The God-Problem • “Wrath” arising from compassion • FRUSTRATION: “Why this waste?”

  28. The Lostness of Our World The Need for Clear Convictions • So much confusion!

  29. The Lostness of Our World The Need for Clear Convictions • So much confusion! • Can’t be ‘candy-ass Christians’

  30. The Lostness of Our World The Need for Clear Convictions • So much confusion! • Can’t be ‘candy-ass Christians’ • The need to DISESTABLISH

  31. The Lostness of Our World The Need for Clear Convictions • So much confusion! • Can’t be ‘candy-ass Christians’ • The need to DISESTABLISH

  32. Next Week: the reason for hope! • Ephesians 2:4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us…

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