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God’s Eternal Purpose. EPHESIANS 3:9-11. God’s Purpose. Having a sense of purpose is necessary for a happy and fulfilled life Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 True joy is fulfilling God’s purpose Matt. 6:10 What does God have in mind for me? Eph. 1:3-14 He chose us v.4
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God’s Eternal Purpose EPHESIANS 3:9-11
God’s Purpose • Having a sense of purpose is necessary for a happy and fulfilled life Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 • True joy is fulfilling God’s purpose Matt. 6:10 • What does God have in mind for me? • Eph. 1:3-14 • He chose us v.4 • He planned for us to be His childrenv.5 • According to the good intention of His will v.5,9 • Godis working all things according to the counsel of His will v.11 God has a purpose
God’s Purpose • It is to the praise of His glory v.6,12,14 • Eph. 3:8-11 • God’s purpose is eternal • It is accomplished by Christ Jesus • The church glorifies God by demonstrating His many-sided wisdomv.20,21 • The body illustration implies purpose 1 Cor. 12 • God is working v.6 • Each spiritual gift v.4 for a common good v.7 • Not just a collective purpose v.18-26
God’s Purpose • How do I know what my place is in the body? • See the big picture in God’s written word Eph. 5:16-17 • We know what is right and wrong in the word 1 John 2:1 • God wants us to be wise as well as moral Rom. 12:1-2 • Do what you are good at v.3-8 “excel” 2 Cor. 8:7 • love applied v.9-13 God is looking for our hearts