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
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