Theology 101: God is... So, We are... (8.6)

Read Ephesians 1:15-17

"Our ultimate aim in life is not to be healthy, wealthy, prosperous, or problem free. Our ultimate aim in life is to bring glory to God." ~Anne Graham Lotz

God is gracious, peaceful, full of goodness, generous, sovereign, loving, inclusive, relational, forgiving, all-knowing, all-powerful, a promise keeper and.…

1. Glorious

So, in Christ we are saints, full of faith, immeasurably blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, wise, understanding, hopeful, heirs, sealed and….

2. Reflectors of His glory

We reflect God's glory through...

3. Our faith in Jesus

4. Our love for all God's people

5. Prayer

• Thanksgiving

• Intercession

6. Embracing the gift

7. Knowing God more and more

Going Deeper

1. Remember a time when you did something that especially glorified God. What was it and how did it make you feel?

2. Read Psalm 19:1. What does this verse say about the glory of God?

3. Read John 1:14 and Hebrews 1:3. What do these verses say about Jesus and God’s glory?

4. Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. According to this verse how can we glorify God?

5. What can you do this week to show off Gods glory and ascribe all the glory that is due to Him?

Theology 101: God is... So, We are... (7.30)

Read Ephesians 1:11-14

“A majority of what God has promised us is still yet to come! That’s crazy, because what I have now is more than enough.” ~Asil Treblig

God is gracious, peaceful, full of goodness, generous, sovereign, loving, inclusive, relational, forgiving, all-knowing, all-powerful and...

1. A promise keeper.

So, in Christ we are saints, full of faith, immeasurably blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, wise, understanding, hopeful, and…

2. Heirs in Christ.

3. Worshipers of His glory.

4. Sealed in Him.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you didn’t follow through on a promise or someone you counted on didn’t. How did it make you feel?

2. Read Numbers 23:19; 1Kings 8:56 and Psalms 89:34. What do these verses say about why we should trust God?

3. What does it mean to be an heir and what inheritance is ours in Christ? Ephesians 1:3, and 1Peter 1:3-9 may help!

4. Read 2Corinthians 1:18-22. What further insight can we gain from these verses?

5. Being led by the Spirit, thank God for al that He has done for you and for your inheritance in Christ… be as specific as possible.