Friday, March 24, 2023

Ephesians 2:7

 

Ephesians 2:7

You are Christ’s Magnum Opus

 

Eph 2:7  That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 

          1.      That in the Ages to Come

a.       God’s eternal plan for the Church is to demonstrate this power and glory

                                                              i.      Revelation 7:10-17 

          2.      He Might Show

a.       The eternal purpose of our salvation is a vindication of God’s wonderful grace and mercy in spite of the accusations of the devil

                                                              i.      1 John 3:8-10 

          3.      The Exceeding Riches

a.       God will never run out of His mercy and forgiveness

                                                              i.      Philippians 4:19 

          4.      Of His Grace

a.       Like Paul we should be remember that God forgiving our sin is so incredibly amazing that they will be talking about it for generations to come

                                                              i.      1 Timothy 1:16  

          5.      In His Kindness

a.       Like David we should be overwhelmed by the gracious kindness of God

                                                              i.      1 Chronicles 17:16-20 

          6.      Toward Us

a.       Who are the us?

                                                              i.      Those that are affirmed in Christ

1.      Ephesians 1:6 

                                                            ii.      Those that have placed their faith in Christ

1.      Ephesians 1:12 

                                                          iii.      Those that are confident of their eternal reward in Christ

1.      Ephesians 1:14 

b.      Why is it us?

                                                              i.      To reveal to all the spiritual realm the incredible mercy of God

1.      Ephesians 3:9-12 

          7.      Through Christ Jesus

a.       Jesus is truly the only way to the Father

                                                              i.      John 14:6 

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