Saturday, November 26, 2022

Ephesians 1:14

 

Ephesians 1:14

The Eleventh Blessing: The Holy Spirit is the Pledge of what is to Come

 

Eph 1:14  Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. 

           1.      The Giving of the Holy Spirit is God’s Pledge to us of our Coming Inheritance

a.       If the Holy Spirt could raise Christ from the dead, he certainly can and will raise us from the dead as well

                                                              i.      Romans 8:11 

b.      The Holy Spirit is a foretaste of the glory that is to come

                                                              i.      Romans 8:23 

c.       Death is not the end of a believer’s life but the beginning

                                                              i.      2 Corinthians 5:1-8 

d.      The Holy Spirit sustains us through the storms of life

                                                              i.      2 Corinthians 1:21-22 

e.       The Holy Spirit helps us to be content no matter our lot in life

                                                              i.      Philippians 4:10-13 

          2.      The Coming Inheritance, Which is Promised to Us, Will be Given to Us When Christ Returns

a.       This is inheritance that is kept by the work of the Holy Spirit and cannot be lost

                                                              i.      Ephesians 4:30 

          3.      Christ is Coming Back to Get What He Paid His Precious Blood For – His Church

a.       Human leaders of the church bear a great responsibly in their service to the precious bride of Christ

                                                              i.      Acts 20:28 

          4.      This is All to the Praise of His Glory

a.       It is the glory of God that the unbeliever will miss out on

                                          i.    2 Thessalonians 1:9-10 

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Ephesians 1:13b

 

Ephesians 1:13b

The Tenth Blessing: You Have Been Sealed by the Holy Spirit

 

Eph 1:13  In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 

         1.      First You Believed

a.       The Holy Spirit begins to work in the life of the believer after faith has been planted in their heart

                                                              i.      Romans 5:1-5 

         2.      Then You Were Sealed

a.       The Holy Spirit plays an essential, but often overlooked, role in the life of the believer

                                                              i.      He is given to us by faith alone - Galatians 3:2 

                                                            ii.      He enables us to live without condemnation - Romans 8:1 

                                                          iii.      He sets us free from the law of sin and death - Romans 8:2 

                                                          iv.      He fulfills the law in us - Romans 8:4 

                                                            v.      He raises us from the dead - Romans 8:9-11 

                                                          vi.      He confirms our adoption into the family of God - Romans 8:14-16 

                                                        vii.      He makes intercession for us - Romans 8:26 

                                                      viii.      He is our comforter - John 14:26 

                                                          ix.      He gives us diverse gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 

                                                            x.      He empowers us to live a godly life - Galatians 5:22-23 

                                                          xi.      He seals us in Christ - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 

1.      What does it mean to seal something?

a.       Esther 8:8 

                                                        xii.      He can be grieved by our actions - Ephesians 4:30 

                                                      xiii.      His coming was foretold of old - Joel 2:28-29 

                                                      xiv.      He is the down payment to our coming inheritance - 2 Corinthians 5:4-5 

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Why is the Reformation Still Important Today? - Dr. Joel Beeke Sermon

Ephesians 1:13a

 

Ephesians 1:13a

The Ninth Blessing: You Heard the Word of Truth

 

Eph 1:13  In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 

          1.       You Heard the Word of Truth

a.       “Men are born again by the pure word of God” – Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones

b.       God’s word is the seed that produces faith

                                                              i.      1 Peter 1:23-25 

c.       Men cannot hear the word of God unless it is shared with others

                                                              i.      Romans 10:13-17 

          2.       The Word of Truth Produced Faith in Your Heart

a.       To be saved, men must receive God’s word as truth

                                                              i.      1 Thessalonians 2:13 

b.       When the word of is received it enables the believer to stand in faith

                                                              i.      1 Corinthians 15:1-2 

c.       The word of God should lead us to a relationship with the Word of God

                                                              i.      Colossians 2:5-7 

d.       The Word of God produces a total transformation

                                                              i.      John 3:3-7 

e.       The Word of God makes us alive

                                                              i.      Ephesians 2:1-3 

          3.       This is the Gospel of Salvation

a.       What is faith?

                                                              i.      Without faith it is impossible to please God

1.       Hebrews 11:6 

                                                            ii.      Faith cleanses us from sin

1.       Hebrews 10:22 

                                                          iii.      Faith gives us a boldness before the throne of God

1.       Ephesians 3:12 

                                                           iv.      Faith gives us a steadfastness in hard times

1.       James 1:6 

                                                             v.      Faith is the hope for the future

1.       Hebrews 11:1 

                                                           vi.       Faith is given to those whom God chooses

1.       Acts 13:47-48