HE HAS GIVEN

Introduction:

A. In Christ.

1. We have been blessed with every spiritual blessing.

2. We have been adopted and given an inheritance.

3. We have been given a new life and a new chance to please God.

4. We have been given peace and a new family.

B. We Have Been Given Much In Christ.

Body: Ephesians 4: 7 - 16

I. He Has Given Grace.

A. To each one of us.

B. According to the measure of Christ's gift.

1. It has been given fully.

2. It has been given freely.

3. It has been given for a purpose.

4. It has been given for you.

II. He Has Given Gifts.

A. The gift of His presence.

B. The gift of freedom from sin.

C. The gift of fulfillment.

D. The gift of work.

III. He Has Given God's Knowledge.

A. He has given us edification.

B. He has given us the fullness of God.

C. He has given us the ability to "grow up."

D. He has given us the ability to do our part.

Conclusion:

A. He Has Given To Each One Of Us.

1. The grace of God.

2. Work in His Kingdom to bring glory to God.

3. The knowledge necessary to accomplish our task/s.

B. How Have You Responded To His Graciousness.

1. Have you told Him, "Thanks, but no thanks?"

2. Have you said, "Here am I, send me?"