Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
The Creation Of A Christian
Text: Eph. 2:1-10
Introduction:
Sin in it’s effect separated man from God and man from man. God is seen in this passage as He creates a saint out of a sinner, thus making him fit for both a Divine and human society. He does not reconstruct human society to make it fit for mankind still in their sins.
1- The hope of His calling (1:18)
2- The riches of His glory (1:18)
3- The greatness of His power (1:19)
I. The Plight Of The Sinner (vv.1-3)
The condition of the sinner without grace is as follows:
A. He is dead (v.1)
(Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 5:12)
1. Legally (Jn. 3:18; Eph. 1:3)
2. Spiritually (Eph.2:1; 4:18; 1 Jn. 5:12)
3. Eternally (2 Thess. 1:9; Rev. 20:14,15)
B. He is depraved
1. Body - diseased
2. Soul - darkened
3. Spirit- dead
C. He is dominated (vv.2-3)
1. World (v.2)
2. Satan (v.2) (Jn. 8:44; 2 Cor. 4:4; 2 Tim.2:26)
3. Self (v.3) (Rom.8:5)
II. The Power Of The Savior (vv.4-5, 8-9)
The Savior’s power( authority and ability) are expressed:
A. Love (v.4)
1. Unmerited (1 Jn. 4:10)
2. Unselfish (Jn. 3:16)
3. Unending (Jn. 13:1)
4. Unlimited (Rom. 6:23)
B. Life (v.5) (Rom. 6:23)
1. Abiding (Jn.10:28)
2. Abundant (Jn. 10:10)
3. Overflowing (Jn. 7:37
C. Liberty (vv.8-9)
From: (Lk.4:18,19) (Lk. 19:10)
1. Direction of world (Jn.16:33; Gal.1:4)
2. Dictation of Satan (Col.2:15; Col. 1:13)
3. Domination of Self (Rom. 8:2; Gal. 2:20)
III. The Pathway Of The Saints (vv.6,7,10)
When saved by God’s grace men walk in a new pathway. (2 Cor. 5:17)
A. Wealth (vv.6-7; 1:3,11)
1. Pardon of sin ( 1:7)
2. Power of the Spirit (5:18)
3. Prospect of glory (5:7)
B. Worship (v.6; 1:20)
1. High Priest (Heb. 10:22)
2. Sacrifice
3. Faith
Worship then serve.
C. Works (v.10)
1. Motive of service is love
2. Might of service is the Spirit
3. Magnitude of service is life-long
(In my life holiness--through my life witness)
Sermon
By Dr. Curtis Barbery
Bennett, NC--USA
