Ephesians 1:1-2

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Many answer ‘who am I?’ and ‘what am I here for?’ in regard to POSITIONS or RELATIONSHIPS

People look for identity in:

ItemsDutiesOthersLongingsSufferings

Identity Idolatry

You are a SAINT

This maybe a case where we need to first UNLEARN in order to learn.

Sainthood:1) Live holy (strike 1)2) Perform a miracle (strike 2)3) Be dead (strike 3)

Saint was Paul’s FAVORITE designation for Christians.

If you are in Christ, you are a saint by POSITION

You are a saint not because of what you have done or will do, but because of who you are IN CHRIST.

This is what the WORD of God says about you in Christ.

Despite whatever you have told yourself, as a saint you are PRECIOUS in God’s sight.

You are not only a saint in position, but you are called to learn and grow as a saint in PRACTICE.

“A saint does sin. But a Christian is one who has saint as their constant identity and SINNER as their occasional activity” (Mark Driscoll)

“A saint is someone whose life makes it easier to BELIEVE in God” (William Barclay) for God’s work is revealed in us.

Please take a moment to fill out your

Communication Card

My Next Step Today is to:( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin)( ) Evaluate where I look to find my identity( ) Reflect on what it means to be a saint.( ) Determine where I need to accept God at His Word.( ) Identify where my life is not in alignment with God’s Word( ) Other________________________