Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
The Church In Heavenly Places
Text: Eph. 1:3
Introduction:
The Christian is in the heavenlies. He is brought into the realm of heavenly possessions and experiences because of his association with the risen Christ.
The Christian experience is a Heavenly experience because it is brought about by the Heavenly Spirit.
I. The Heavenly Place of Conviction
A. The Holy Spirit Pursues Us
B. The Holy Spirit Penetrates Us
II. The Heavenly Place of Conversion
A. Animated by the Spirit
B. Accepted by the Sovereign
III. The Heavenly Place of Consecration
A. In Living for Christ
B. In Laboring for Christ
IV. The Heavenly Place of Communion
A. With the Savior
B. With the Saints
V. The Heavenly Place of Celebration
(See Ephesians 5:25-27)
A. Our Completeness in Number- (a whole people)
B. Our Completeness in Nature- (a holy people)
C. Our Completeness in Nearness-
(Home with the Lord forever)
CONCLUSION:
1- The Christian’s past experience is heavenly- sins forgiven.
2- The Christian’s present experience is heavenly- Spirit fortified.
3- The Christian’s prospective experience will be heavenly- At home with the Lord.
Sermon by Dr. Curtis Barbery
Bennett, NC- USA
