Don McClain 1 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009.

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Don McClain 1 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

 All Spiritual Blessings In Christ – 1:3  He chose us in him - 1:4  Adopted as Sons - 1:5  Accepted In Christ - 1:6  Redemption & Forgiveness - 1:7,8  Having Made Known To Us The Mystery - 1:9,10  Obtained An Inheritance - 1:11-14 Don McClain 2 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

 God provided these riches in Christ according to His predetermined will!  God provided these riches by His sovereign power!  God will provide what He has promised according to both His will and power. Don McClain 3 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

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 The abiding triad – 1 Cor. 13:13  The need for all three – Col. 1:3-5; 1 Thes 1:2-10  The brethren in Ephesus had faith & love – (Eph. 1:15,16)  They needed to be further enlightened and brought to a more complete understanding of “The Hope of His Calling” – (17-23) Don McClain 6 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

 Paul had heard of their faith in the Lord Jesus - ( they had a faith that worked – James 2:17,18,20-24; Luke 5:17-25; Gen. 22:12)  Paul had heard of their love for all the saints – ( They had a love that worked – Gal. 5:6; 1 John 3:14-20)  Paul did not cease to pray for them – (Rom. 1:8,9; Col. 1:3,9) Don McClain 7 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

 That God may give to you a spirit, (i.e., an attitude) of wisdom and revelation – ( compare Col. 1:9-12 ) Don McClain 8 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

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Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12, “The content of Paul’s request is that God may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation. Though the niv translators interpret “Spirit” (pneuma) as referring to the Holy Spirit, it is better to see it as disposition or attitude because of the two genitives following it (“of wisdom and [of] revelation”; cf. “a gentle spirit” in 1 Cor. 4:21).

 That God may give to you a spirit, (i.e., an attitude) of wisdom and revelation – ( compare Col. 1:9-12 )  This wisdom and revelation is found in a complete and full knowledge of God – ( experiential knowledge – not mere education – Eph. 3:18,19)  Enlightening the inward man – ( prompting internal motivation – Rom. 6:17; 2 Cor. 5:14; Gal 5:22) Don McClain 11 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

“What is the hope of His calling” – 18b  God has called us to eternal life in Christ - ( Eph 4:4; Rom 8:24,25; Titus 1:2; 2 Thes. 2:14 )  We need to know of God’s willingness and power to save us – ( 1 Thes. 5:24; John 3:16; 10:28,29; 2 Thes 1:11; 1 Pet 1:3-5; Jude 1:24; Rom 1:16; Ep. 6:10-18 ) Don McClain 12 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

“What are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints” – 18b  God will inherit those whom He has purchased - (v. 7,11).  What has God given that we may be rich in Christ – (John 3:16; 2 Cor. 8:9; 2 Pet 1:3)  God wants us to know how special we are to Him – (Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9) Don McClain 13 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

“What is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” – 19  God’s power is beyond measure  Therefore He is more than able to keep His word to us – (3:20; 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 1:5; 2 Pet 1:3-11)  The greatest example is the resurrection and exaltation of Christ - (v.20-23; Phili 3:10) Don McClain 14 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

Don McClain 15 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009 “The hope of His calling” – Rom. 8:24; Titus 1:2; Heb. 11:1

 May we be more fully impressed with the powerful truths of God’s grace, love and power.  No Christian should be satisfied with a superficial knowledge of the facts of faith.  Each of us should pray for and seek out a greater understanding of the riches we have in Christ and our relationship with God through Christ. Don McClain 16 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009

Don McClain 17 W. 65th St. church of Christ / July 12,2009