#10 in a series on the book of Ephesians

Ephesians 3:14-21

The Real Divine Design

Theme: God’s design for you is to be spiritually mature.

God’s purpose for you.

To bring glory to God forever. (21)

(see also Isaiah 43:6-7; Matthew 5:16; John 15:8, 17:1-5; Romans 15:5-7; Corinthians 10:31; 2 Corinthians 9:13)

God’s goals for you.

1. To be strengthened in the core of your being. (16; (see also 1:17; 2 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Peter 4:11; Revelation 19:1, 21:23)
2. To have Christ at home in your heart. (17; see also Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:27)
3. To comprehend and experience the love of Christ. (17-18; see also Romans 5:5)
4. To be filled up to all the fullness of God. (18-19; see also Isaiah 48:8; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 1:23, 4:13; Colossians 3:10)

God’s guarantee for you.

1. God is more than able to accomplish His purpose and goals for you. (20, 16; see also 3:20, 4:11-13; Philippians 1:6)
2. God is always at work within you. (20, 16; see also 1:19; 1 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 2:13)