1. Ephesians 1:19-23 Ephesians 5
CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
Ephesians 1:19-23
Ephesians 5

2. Relationship Speaks of husband & wife relationship
Headship
Submission
Oneness
But, he says he is speaking of Christ and the church
Christ is foundation, builder, redeemer, head and savior of church

3. Christ The Foundation Rock – Matthew 16:18
No Other – 1 Corinthians 3:10, 11
Tried/Sure Stone – Isaiah 28:16
Rejected cornerstone – Psalm 118:22
1 Peter 2:6
Ephesians 2:20

4. Christ The Builder Matthew 16:18 Has greater honor – Hebrews 3:3
Built through revelation of Holy Spirit
Acts 18:5-8
1 Corinthians 3:10, 11
Events of Acts 2 fulfillment of Isaiah 2:2, 3

5. Christ The Redeemer Life a ransom – Matthew 20:28
1 Timothy 2:5, 6
Redemption in Christ – Ephesians 1:7
Blood purchased church – Acts 20:28
Revelation 5:9, 10

6. Christ The Head Ephesians 1:22, 23; 5:23
Has all authority – Matthew 28:18
Lord and Christ – Acts 2:36
Revelation 17:14
Must confess Him as Lord
Romans 10:9, 10

7. Christ The Savior Ephesians 5:23-27 By grace – Titus 2:11-13
Offered Himself that He may appear a second time to save us
Hebrews 9:27, 28

8. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess faith in Christ (Acts 8:37)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)