Sealed - No stolen identities
Notes
Transcript
Who are you? What identity do you have?
“Nobody cares about me.” - You are chosen
“I don’t have a future.” - You are adopted as an heir
“I can’t make up for my mistakes.” - You are redeemed.
“Nobody lets me know what’s going on.” - You are “in the know.”
“I don’t make anything better. I’m not good for anyone.” - You are becoming to the praise of His glory.
“It can all be taken away. I don’t really belong.” -
Sealing
Like a Lego toy or some other toy - Write on toys
Don’t want to lose. Want to make sure no one else takes it
You belong...
God has sealed us
God has sealed us
Salvation- Timing
Ownership
Security
He guarantees our inheritance
He guarantees our inheritance
15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
Downpayment or engagement ring
The nature of giving us the Holy Spirit
The God who made the universe now lives in us
Breaking up the Trinity
You belong...
Live in the Spirit
Live in the Spirit
Pray
17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Speak and don’t grieve the Spirit
29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Do you speak as if people belong or as if people belong only if they meet the standards...
More real than wealth in Minecraft or in the bank
End early
Ministry Fair