1. John 11
Becoming Who We Are pt. 2

2. John 11
43 And when He had said this, He cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 He who had been dead came out, wrapped in burial clothes binding his hands and feet, with a cloth over his face. And Yeshua tells them, “Cut him loose, and let him go!”

3. John 11
43 And when He had said this, He cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 He who had been dead came out, wrapped in burial clothes binding his hands and feet, with a cloth over his face. And Yeshua tells them, “Cut him loose, and let him go!”

4. John 11
Who are we, really?

5. John 11
Who are we, really?
The dead man…

6. John 11
Who are we, really?
The dead man…
Alive from the dead…

7. John 11
Who are we, really?
The dead man…
Alive from the dead…
Both…

8. John 11 Who are we, really? The dead man… Alive from the dead… Both…
The truth is, when God tells
you who you are…that’s
who you are!!
Anything else is relative!!

9. Ephesians
Eph 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ…

10. Ephesians Chosenness Adoption Apolutrosis Forgiveness Revelation
Eph 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ…
Chosenness
Adoption
Apolutrosis
Forgiveness
Revelation

11. Ephesians
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

12. Ephesians Orphan illustration
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
Orphan illustration

13. Ephesians Orphan illustration Self-glorifying fantasies
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
Orphan illustration
Self-glorifying fantasies

14. Ephesians Orphan illustration Self-glorifying fantasies
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
Orphan illustration
Self-glorifying fantasies
Desire for glory and security both answered

15. Ephesians
Heb. 2:5 And furthermore, the future world we are talking about will not be controlled by angels.
6 For somewhere in the Scriptures it says, “What is man that you should think of him, and the son of man that you should care for him?
7 For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and you crowned him with glory and honor.
8 You gave him authority over all things.”…But we have not yet seen all of this happen.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

16. Ephesians
Heb. 2:5 And furthermore, the future world we are talking about will not be controlled by angels.
6 For somewhere in the Scriptures it says, “What is man that you should think of him, and the son of man that you should care for him?
7 For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and you crowned him with glory and honor.
8 You gave him authority over all things.”…But we have not yet seen all of this happen.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

17. Ephesians
9 What we do see is Jesus, who “for a little while was made lower than the angels” and now is “crowned with glory and honor” because he suffered death for us. Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone in all the world.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

18. Ephesians
10 And it was only right that God—who made everything and for whom everything was made—should bring his many children into glory. Through the suffering of Jesus, God made him a perfect leader, one fit to bring them into their salvation.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

19. Ephesians
10 And it was only right that God—who made everything and for whom everything was made—should bring his many children into glory. Through the suffering of Jesus, God made him a perfect leader, one fit to bring them into their salvation.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

20. Ephesians
10 And it was only right that God—who made everything and for whom everything was made—should bring his many children into glory. Through the suffering of Jesus, God made him a perfect leader, one fit to bring them into their salvation.
11 So now Jesus and the ones he rescues have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

21. Ephesians
1Cor 2:7 No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

22. Ephesians
1Cor 2:7 No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

23. Ephesians
1Cor 2:7 No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.
8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 However, as it is written:
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him”
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

24. Ephesians
1Cor 2:7 No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.
8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 However, as it is written:
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him”
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

25. Ephesians
Rom 8:14 …those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

26. Ephesians
Rom 8:14 …those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

27. Ephesians
17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

28. Ephesians
17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

29. Ephesians
2Cor 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

30. Ephesians
1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your rescue. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

31. Ephesians
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.

32. Ephesians Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

33. Ephesians Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
1Pet 1:4 [He has caused us] to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

34. Ephesians Part of our identity is our security Why does this matter?
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Part of our identity is our security
Why does this matter?
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

35. Ephesians Part of our identity is our security Why does this matter?
Without security in a relationship:
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Part of our identity is our security
Why does this matter?
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

36. Ephesians Part of our identity is our security Why does this matter?
Without security in a relationship:
- Limited vulnerability
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Part of our identity is our security
Why does this matter?
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

37. Ephesians Part of our identity is our security Why does this matter?
Without security in a relationship:
- Limited vulnerability
- Need fall-back plans
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Part of our identity is our security
Why does this matter?
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

38. Ephesians Part of our identity is our security Why does this matter?
Without security in a relationship:
- Limited vulnerability
- Need fall-back plans
- Lower commitment
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Part of our identity is our security
Why does this matter?
Both seal and pledge mean once we have it we won’t lose it

39. Ephesians Chosenness Adoption Apolutrosis Forgiveness Revelation
1:14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us everything he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God.
Chosenness
Adoption
Apolutrosis
Forgiveness
Revelation
Inheritance
Guaranteed

40. Ephesians
Eph 1:15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere, 16 I have never stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly,

41. Ephesians
17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.

42. Ephesians
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.

43. Ephesians For “wisdom and understanding” we need 2 things
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
For “wisdom and understanding” we need 2 things

44. Ephesians 1. Objective revelation
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
1. Objective revelation
For “wisdom and understanding” we need 2 things

45. Ephesians 1. Objective revelation
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
1. Objective revelation
For “wisdom and understanding” we need 2 things
2. Subjective revelation

46. Ephesians
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
3:19 “I pray you can know this love that surpasses knowledge”
1. Objective revelation
For “wisdom and understanding” we need 2 things
2. Subjective revelation

47. Ephesians
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.

48. Ephesians
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.

49. Ephesians
18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
Eph 3:18 may have power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ

50. Ephesians
19 I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

51. Ephesians
21 Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else in this world or in the world to come.

52. When you live out of your new identity:

53. When you live out of your new identity:
- Secure about your future

54. When you live out of your new identity:
- Secure about your future
- Changes your values now

55. When you live out of your new identity:
- Secure about your future
- Changes your values now
- Stability, even under trials

56. When you live out of your new identity:
- Secure about your future
- Changes your values now
- Stability, even under trials
- Close to God