BELONG BELIEVE BECOMEDR. GERARD RUFF

A STUDY IN EPHESIANS A BOOK OF BELONGING

As we study the book of Ephesians we will highlight the

blessings and benefits of being a believer in Christ.

We'll see how the books author Paul is Wolf proofing

the Church. The word warns in John of false teachings

from some described as "wolves in sheeps clothing.

Matt 7:15

A STUDY IN EPHESIANS A BOOK OF BELONGING

Ephesians exposes us to 5 important aspects of our development as believers in Christ.

1. Wealth

2. Walk

3. Worship

4. Warfare

5. Workmanship

THE WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER

SO MUCH MORE THAN THINGS

WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER

Verse 3 Spiritual Blessing

God is Blessed=We are Blessed (knowing it is key)

He has blessed: Past tense, it's done. Empowering!

Spiritual Blessing: Not Prosperity, rather seed and

soil

Stuff is Fruit / Spiritual blessing is Root

Word (seed), Heart (soil), Maturity (growth)= FRUIT

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Ver 4

This verse start to touch on workmanship

Chosen and should be Holy- what you are to become what you will be.

According- dimensional, in harmony with Gods will (notes)

WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER

Ver 5 Predestined

Pre- Before

Destined- Future

Movies Shoot the last scene first

Adoption- Always by Choice

WEALTH OF THE BELIEVER

Ver 6 Acceptance in the Beloved

Don’t chase people's opinion

Don't try to force acceptance

Access to God whenever you want

NO need for the permission of others to be in his presence.

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We walk out what He worked out.

1 Corinthians 2:9 Gods wealth in you is revealed by his Spirit

Life experiences break up the Fallow ground.

The word waters the seed and it produces YOU!

Satan fights to stop you from realizing the wealth within!

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You are Wealthy because…

Christ is seated at Gods right hand, means wealth

was purchased.

Christians are seated with Christ, heirs together.

Eternal (spiritual blessing) is greater than temporary

setbacks.

BENEFITS OF BEING IN CHRIST

Blessed (v. 3)

Chosen (v. 4)

Predestined (v. 5)

Adopted (v. 5)

Accepted (v. 6)

Redeemed (v. 7)

Forgiven (v. 7)

Enlightened (vv. 8,9)

Given an Inheritance (v. 11)

Sealed (v. 13)

Assured (v. 14)

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Who's working with you…

The Work of the Father: Election (Ephesians 1:3-6)

The Work of the Son: Redemption (Ephesians 1:7-12)

The Work of the Spirit: Protection (Ephesians 1:13,14)