Regeneration

We Have a New Identity - Ephesians 1:1-23 In the Living Church, identity precedes action. All those who are “in Christ Jesus” (1:1), are given a new identity, which Paul explains in sweeping language in this chapter. The basic call of this chapter: “be who you is, and not who you is not,” the blessed, chosen, blameless, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, included, sealed people of Jesus. Paul’s prayer is that “the eyes of our hearts may be opened” (1:18) because sometimes this is so difficult to grasp. Listeners will be given a “Hello, I’m…” name tag to wear, after they’ve written in the new identity that most strikes home.

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Psalm 62:5–8 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. 

My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. 

O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.