Ephesians – 1:15-19

Ephesians is a letter to the in Ephesus.

The theme is this…

…Christianity offers centered around living the of Jesus.

 For this reason… v.15a

What reason?

When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13

• The gift of belief in Christ in the     . (Justification)

…ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people. v.15b

The Holy Spirit leads to…

• Strengthened in Jesus’ .
• Love for ALL of God’s .

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

Ephesians 1:17

What’s with the Holy Spirit…

• to discern Jesus’ Ways
• to how Jesus is LEADING.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you… Ephesians 1:18

There is more than just (v.13)

• εἴδω (eídō) = to knowing.
• Knowing God more and more is vital to the Christian faith.

(Sanctification)

TAKE AWAY:

What is God trying to in you?

• No transformation … no .
• No … no .
• No … no kingdom .