Ephesians: Things Money Can’t BuyEphesians 1:9-14: How Rich Are You Really? Part-2September 9, 2012Our Riches in ChristVs 1: 3: We’re blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing.Vs 4: We were chosen before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless.App: We can approach God with confidence.Vs 5: God predestined us to be adopted as His sons.App: We’re learning to operate out of the kingdom riches.Vs 7: We have redemption: forgivenessApp: We’re learning to live in the freedom. Vs 9-10: He has revealed to us the mystery of His will, part of which is restored peace. (ref. Genesis 11:6, John 17:20-23)App: Are you praying for the unity of believers? Vs 11: We are now fitting into God’s perfect will for us.Vs 12: We now exist for His praise and glory.Vs 13a: We are seated with Christ. Notice the Gospel. •You “heard the Word of Truth, the Good News of your salvation” (ref. John 3:16-17)•You acted on what you heard: believed “…The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:8-11Vs 13b-14: You are sealed with the Holy Spirit.oSymbolizes a finished transaction oImplies ownershipoMeans security and protectionoRepresents authenticity (ref. Romans 8:9b)oIs a deposit of guarantee•Earnest money•Engagement ringWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?