Five foundational principles for leadership in the church from Ephesians 4. Ephesians 4:1-13
The Body
We all have a part to play in the church and we are all needed, so what is your part? 1 Corinthians 12:12-23 & Ephesians 4:15-16
The Church
There is nothing else quite like the Church in all the earth, why is it such an amazing phenomenon? Ephesians 1:22-23
Sealed and Secured
Sealed and secured by the Holy Spirit – don’t try to do his job! Ephesians 1:11-14
Redeemed and Forgiven
The ransom price has been paid so we are now redeemed and forgiven. Ephesians 1:3-8
Adopted into God’s Family
We’re adopted into God’s family. Why? Ephesians 1:5
Chosen to be Holy and Blameless
In Christ we are chosen to be holy and blameless – what does it mean for our new identity? Ephesians 1:4
Identity in Christ
Knowing who you are in Christ is foundational to the new person God has made you to be… and who else needs to hear your story? Ephesians 1:3
Identity
We are adopted. What does that tell us about what God is like? Ephesians 1: 3-5
Sealed
What does it mean to have the seal of the Holy Spirit? Ephesians 1: 3-14
Forgiven
The law, forgiveness and grace. Ephesians 1: 4-8
Redeemed
What does being redeemed mean and what difference does it make? Ephesians 1: 1-10