“A P.E.P. TALK FOR LIVING UP INTO WHO WE ARE” Part 2

Paul’s Message of Unrestrained Praise (Ephesians 1:1-14)

is about getting my “Who am I?” answered.

We do what we do because we think like we think.

Right thinking leads to right behavior

1. “In Christ” Cannot Me!

Ephesians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:17-19, Romans 6:5-7 NLT

Notes:

An Identity Statement: In Christ I am (set free).

2.“In Christ” Cannot Me!

Ephesians 1:7-8, 1 John 1:8-9, Colossians 1:13-14, Colossians 2:13-15, Isaiah 43:25

Notes:

An Identity Statement: In Christ I am (clean).

3. In Christ” am for

Ephesians 1:7-12, John 17:20-22, 1 Corinthians 10:30-32, 1 Peter 2:11-12

Notes:

An Identity Statement: In Christ I am made to bring to God.

Background

Author: Paul, one of four prison epistles (Philippians, Colossians, Philemon)

Recipients: The Church of Ephesus and all Christ followers, Asia Minor

(modern day Turkey) an encyclical letter, the Church through the ages.

Dates: AD 60–61

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS and THINGS TO PONDER

For your personal discipleship, discussion with family, your Life-Group, or your watch party

Quick Review

1. Ask yourself: Was there a particular point or passage of Scripture that challenged, confused, or caught your attention
   1. Review the main idea behind each of the points below
2. If it is true of you, describe a few of the ways being a Christ-follower has transformed you.
3. The word redeem means “set free.” Can you describe how the knowledge of being set free has affected you? 
4. In what way would God like you to live up into your freedom?
5. Forgiveness cleanses us and purifies us. In what ways does that truth affect the way you live?
6. As a forgiven person, where would God like you to live your forgiveness?
7. Tell about a time, not boasting, when you believe your life brought glory to God.
8. Describe one specific way you’re are seeking to live up toward a life that brings glory to God.

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