Even when the world is divided, the church of Jesus Christ is called to be United. Even when the world is divided, the church of Jesus Christ is called to be United.

IDENTITY IN CHRIST

WHO YOU ARE DETERMINES WHAT YOU DO.

I.D.O.L.S: I - items D - duties O - others L - longings S – Sufferings

Ephesians 1:3 (NLT)

1. WE ARE SAINTS

Ephesians 1:1 (NLT) Ephesians 1:1 (CSB)

We are saints not because of our actions, but because of the actions of Jesus. - Sinners love their sin. Saints are remorseful over sin. - Sinners are slaves to sin. Saints have power to overcome sin.

1. WE ARE CHOSEN Ephesians 1:4 (NLT) Isaiah 42:1 (CSB)

Because Jesus was chosen, holy, and without fault, we too are chosen, holy and without fault in Him. 3. WE ARE ADOPTED Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)

1. WE ARE FREE Ephesians 1:6-7 (NLT) Ephesians 1:7 (CSB)

2. WE ARE FORGIVEN Ephesians 1:7-8 (NLT)

3. WE ARE BENEFICIARIES Ephesians 1:9-11 (NLT) 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT)

4. WE ARE SEALED Ephesians 1:12-14 (NLT) Ephesians 1:13 (CSB)

Sealed: What were seals used for? 1) Authentication 2) Security 3) Ownership