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1  “ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)

1  “ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

Blessings to you and your family in 2019 from the Martin Family.  May the words of Ephesians 1:15-23 be evident in the year ahead. 15  For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16  I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17  that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18  having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19  and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20  that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21  far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every na...

“ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

Today, my message at Hesston MB was based on Ephesians 1:7-10. Here are my notes: Introduction:   A question that often starts a conversation when people first meet is, where are you from? Talk with the person beside you and discuss why we ask this. We think this helps us know better who the person is. I have placed a map of where I am from. You will notice that I include multiple locations.   Why?   Because each of these places I am from, has shaped who I am. So, I have titled the message this morning “Live From, Not For” and that is based on a quote I share often with my kids and others, “Live from your identity in Christ, not for it today.” Background: Paul writes this to the church in Ephesus. Before Paul tells us what we should do as followers, he reminds us who we are. Ephesians 1-3 focus on our position in Christ while Ephesians 4-6 focus on our practice as those in Christ. We are told who we are in Christ no matter what we think, what others think, or wha...

This Sunday, I continue a 5 week series on the solas of the Reformation.  What is a sola?  It is the Latin word for alone.  This week, we will focus on to the glory of God alone.  Here are a few things to ponder prior to Sunday: Read the Bible passage : Romans 11:33-36 and Psalm 115:1 Questions to think about: How would you define glory? Why is it so easy for us to focus on our own glory rather than God's? How does beholding glory impact how we live? If it's not to the glory of God alone, what do we look to instead?  Helpful Resources Why the Reformation Still Matters by Michael Reeves and Tim Chester Sola! What Are We Fighting For? by Leann Luchinger and Heather Choate Davis Rejoicing in Christ  by Mike Reeves A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent Look and Live by Matt Papa Song To Reinforce Message: My Tribute or To God Be The Glory

“ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

“ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." (Ephesians 1:3)

For 2017, the phrase I am focusing on is "in Christ."  Each week, I will post 1 verse that includes the phrase "in Christ". I look forward to growing in understanding of what it means to be "in Christ." 15  For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16  I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17  that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18  having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19  and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20  that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly p...

For 2017, the phrase I am focusing on is "in Christ."  Each week, I will post 1 verse that includes the phrase "in Christ". I look forward to growing in understanding of what it means to be "in Christ." 7  In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8  that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9  he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10  to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment —to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 11  In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12  in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13  And you also were included in Christ ...

For 2017, the phrase I am focusing on is "in Christ."  Each week, I will post 1 verse that includes the phrase "in Christ". I look forward to growing in understanding of what it means to be "in Christ." 1  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4  even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. (Ephesians 1:1-4)

“ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

“ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)

As I mentioned in a previous post, I have chosen the word, gospel, to think about and meditate on in 2016.  Gospel in the Greek literally means, "good news."  My best definition of gospel is the "life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ." I hope to have a deeper understanding of the word and definition at the end of 2016. Check out previous posts on this topic. 8  And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” (Galatians 3:8) 13  In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14  who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.  (Ephesians 1:13-14)

“ For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)