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Inheritance Guaranteed
Ephesians 1:3, 7, 11-14
Introduction:
A. A deceptive promise.
B. We live in a world of broken promises.
C. Promises are different with God. Hebrews 10:23
D. In Ephesians 1:2-14 God had blessed us.
E. God assures us we will never be cheated.
I. Being in Christ is the grounds for our inheritance Romans 6:3,4 2Thessalonians 1:8,9
II. Receiving the Spirit provides the certainty of our inheritance. Ephesians 1:13,14a
A. The Holy Spirit is the seal in the life of a Christian.
B. The Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance.
Ephesians 1:14 2Corinthians 1:22 2Corinthians 5:5 1Peter 1:4
III. Praising God indentifies the goal of our inheritance. Ephesians 1:14 1John 3:2
Conclusions: do you have a handful of shattered dreams?
Christian: Turn to Jesus, He alone can comfort. Matthew 11:20-30
Non-Christian: Begin a new life today by:
1. Believe in Jesus completely ~ Hebrews 11:6 John 8:24
2. Repent of your sins ~ 2Peter 3:9 Acts 2:38
3. Be Baptized (immersed) to be saved ~ 1Peter 3:21 Mark 16:16
4. Remain faithful till death ~ Revelation 2:10
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