Filled With the Fullness of God

Text: Ephesians 3:14-21
6 September 2015

WHAT KIND OF LIFE ARE CHRISTIANS MEANT TO HAVE?

In a word, “Filled with all the fullness of God”   Ephesians 3:19

1. What we were not meant to have

a) A life of ignorance
b) A life full of weaknesses
c) A life that does not display faith

2. In God’s plan of salvation

a) We were meant to be filled with the fullness of God
b) Our hearts must be challenged to comprehend this doctrine

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: IN MORE DEFINITE DETAILS

1. A strong life

a) Strengthened with might   Ephesians 3:16
b) Through the Spirit of God   Ephesians 3:16
c) Inner man strength   Ephesians 3:16

2. The Place of Christ in our life

a) More than just Saviour
b) Christ is to dwell in our hearts
c) He is to live in our hearts through faith
d) We are to be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ

IS THIS CHRISTIAN LIFE ACHIEVABLE?

1. God is able to help us achieve this kind of Christian life   Ephesians 3:20

a) His power surpasses all that we are able to ask or think
b) His power can work within us personally

2. Our part

a) To pray
b) To persevere
c) To progress