Ephesians 2:19-22.

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Ephesians 2:19-22

Fellowship As Citizens in the Kingdom of God = Residents of His Holy Nation (Eph. 2:19) As citizens in God’s kingdom: We are richly set apart from the world (2 Cor. 6:17; Jas. 4:4; Phil. 3:20) We are richly ruled by the King of kings (1 Tim. 6:15) We are richly blessed with “fellow-citizens” (Rom. 12:5) We are richly promised a future glory (Phil. 2:10-11; 1 Cor. 15:24)

Fellowship As Sons in the Family of God = Members of His Household (Eph. 2:19) As sons in God’s family: We richly enjoy the privilege of knowing God as Father (Matt. 6:9; Jn. 1:12; 1 Jn. 3:2; 2 Pet. 1:4) We richly enjoy the right of access to our Father (Eph. 2:18; Heb. 4:16) We richly enjoy great responsibility (Matt. 5:16)

Fellowship As Stones in the Building of God = Embodiment of His Habitation (Eph. 2:20-22) As stones in God’s building: We are richly built upon the apostles’ doctrine (Mt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:10-11; Eph. 4:11-12; Acts 2:42) We are richly aligned with the chief cornerstone (Gal. 1:6-9) We are richly being fitted together (v. 21a; 1 Pet. 2:4-6) We are richly blessed as the dwelling place of God (1 Cor. 3:16)

Read and apply a parallel passage So What? Now What? Read and apply a parallel passage in 1 Peter 2:9-10

Become a Citizen/Son/Stone in Fellowship with God Believe Jesus is God’s Son (Mark 16:16) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Confess your faith in Jesus (Matthew 10:32) Be immersed into Christ (Galatians 3:27) God will wash away your sins (Acts 22:16) God will add you to His church (Acts 2:47) God will write your name in heaven (Hebrews 12:23) Walk faithfully in fellowship with Him (1 John 1:7)