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