In Christ: Completed

A Walk Worthy of the LORD

What does it mean to follow Jesus? To LIVE the Life!

Vs 9-10 -

A. Know HIS will

Ephesians 5:17 ESV

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 ESV

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,

B. we are to gain in wisdom and knowledge.

Psalm 1:1 “1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;”

C. We strive for more

1 Thessalonians 4:1 “1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.”

Whats in it for ME?

A. This is what you get! Vs. 11-12

Strength and Might!

Patience and Long-suffering

JOY

Inheritance of the Saints

Proper Attitude

Ephesians 5:20 “20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,”

JOYFUL THANKS

We are Transformed!

A. From Darkness to HIS Kingdom

vs. 13-14

B. Redemption and forgiveness

One Last Thing

A. Vs. 15-29

Man=in God’s Image Jesus=Is GOD’S Image

B. V17-Before all things

C. V18-HEAD OF THE BODY

D. v19-All fulness should dwell

E. v20-He reconciled us!

F. v21-Who we are!

G. v27-Mystery, Christ IN YOU

Christ in us drives our faith and love.