Ephesians 2:11-22

Pastor Willie Behrends

Last time we saw our personal past, present and future. Today, we see it again…only this time it’s the past, present and future of our group: the Church!

Paul gives us THREE specific changes in our relationships…

I – From ______________________ to siblings! (11-13)

II – From ____________________ to harmony! (14-18)

III – From _________________ to a building! (19-22)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Who is an ____________________ in My World?”

2. “Am I holding on to any ___________________?”

3. “Is my church more of a __________ or a __________ to me?”

NEXT WEEK: The Mystery Revealed! Ephesians 3:1-13

Pastor Willie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001

Who WE (The Church) are “In Christ!”

As followers of Christ, THIS is who we REALLY are...

We are One Body!

I Corinthians 12:27

We are God’s Family, Children of God!

Galatians 3:26

We are The Bride of Christ!

Ephesians 5:25-27

We are A Holy Temple, the Dwelling Place of God!

Ephesians 2:22

We are Members of The Household of God!

Ephesians 2:19

We are Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms!

Ephesians 2:6

We are Ambassadors for Christ!

II Corinthians 5:20

We are A Royal Priesthood, A Holy Nation!

I Peter 2:9

We are Salt and Light in the World!

Matthew 5:13-14

We are God’s Workmanship, Created for Good Works!

Ephesians 2:10

When we are unified, the world believes that God sent Jesus!

John 17:20-21

IN SUMMARY: The Church In Christ is...

· Unified and spiritually alive!

· Loved and sanctified, (i.e., ‘made holy!’)

· Chosen, forgiven, and empowered!

· A temple of the Holy Spirit!

· God's representative on earth!