Benifits of The Saints

Introduction

I would like to give thanks to the under shepherd of this house --------------------------

his entire family and all his staff, Pastors, ministers, lay persons, and members.

Thanks to my wife of 38 years.

I am Minister Ian Yallery and for the next 7 months our resident will be in Mayaro. Our other home base is Stone Mountain GA in Atlanta. We have lived there for approx. 25-30 years.

We are members of the “Berean Christian Church” in Stone Mountain where our pastor is Dr. Kerwin B. Lee is the under shepherd and senior pastor.

We have six children ranging from the ages of 43 - 26.

Five are married the fifth child a son is not. With the exception of one our oldest son they all reside in Atlanta Georgia. The oldest lives in Richmond Virginia.

Four of our children are in the military: 1- Army; 3- Air force.

We have 7- grand children. 4 boys and three girls.

Introduction of Ephesians Chapter 1.

English Standard Version Introduction

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The apostle Paul wrote Ephesians to the churches around Ephesus (Acts 19) to display the scope of God’s eternal plan for all humanity—for Jews and Gentiles alike. This is the mystery of God, hidden for ages but now made known in Jesus Christ. The first three chapters focus on what Christians should believe, unfolding the glorious riches of God’s grace in Christ. Dead sinners are made alive and gain eternal salvation “by grace … through faith” (2:8). The last three chapters explain the implications of God’s grace for the church, for individuals, and for families. This second section comes to a climax with a command to stand with the armor of God against the devil. Paul wrote this letter while in prison, probably in Rome about A.D. 60.

Chapter 1. is made up of 23 verses.

Breakdown of Ephesians Chapter 1

The Greeting from Paul. (v. 1-2) [v.2]

The Blessing in Christ. (v. 3-14) [v.3]

The Thanking for the Saints. (v. 15-23) [v.15-16]

Application:

characteristics that benefits you as a Saint and helps others also.

You have every Spiritual Blessing in Christ Jesus. (V.3)

2. You are holy and blameless in Christ Jesus. (V.4)

3. You are redeemed and Forgiven in Christ Jesus (V.7)

4. You have an Inheritance in Christ Jesus (V.11)

5. You are Sealed with the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus (V.13)

6. You have the Spirit of Wisdom and of Revelation in Christ Jesus. (V. 17)

Plan of Salvation

A- admit to God you are a sinner.(Rom. 3:23)

B- believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (John 3:16)

C- Choose to follow Jesus. (Rom. 10:9-10)

Definitions:

Greeting: is an exchange of formal expression, kisses, handshakes, hugs, and various gestures.

Blessing: God’s favor and protection. act of speaking in favorable terms, praise.

Thanking: expression of gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you’. {other words: Commending; acknowledging; applauding; congratulating; praising; honoring; complementing...

Holy: is to be set apart or being dedicated or consecrated to the service of God.

Blameless: being without defect or blemish, to being without fault and therefore moral blameless.

Predestined: decide upon beforehand, predetermine, of God.

Adoption: a legal and social process by which a person becomes the legal parent(s) of a chid who is not biologically their own. This concept of adoption is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the spiritual adoption of believers as children of God.

Redemption: The act of buying back or rescuing something or someone that was lost, enslaved, or in a state of bondage.

Forgiveness: the act of freeing and liberating from something; the act of freeing from an obligation, guilt, or punishment, pardon, cancellation.

Lavished: to be in abundance; to have an abundance.

Wisdom: the capacity to understand and function accordingly.

insight: the faculty of thoughtful planning, way of thinking (frame of ) mind; the ability to understand.

inheritance: possession, property; one who receives something as a possession, beneficiary, or designated as heir.

sealed: to be secured or fastened; to prevent it from being moved; a mark a means of identification.