PART TWO:
The New Kid On The Block

  1. His Position
    2.

    For this part of the study, refer Ephesians Study

  2. His Growth
    1. Neonatal
      1. Dependent
      2. Helpless
      3. Self-centered
      4. Mostly unaware of environment
    2. Childhood
      1. Dependent
      2. Curious
      3. Self-centered
      4. Energetic
      5. Social
    3. Adolescence
      1. Independent
      2. Arrogant
      3. Procreative
      4. Emotionally challenged
    4. Maturity
      1. Independent
      2. Humble
      3. Procreative
      4. Emotionally stable
      5. Capable

  3. His Relationships
    1. With God, the Father
      1. A son by birth
      2. Predestined by God to be adopted into His family (Jn 1:12)
        • The Holy Spirit is our "down payment" or "earnest" of that adoption.
        • The full adoption will take place at the resurrection/rapture. (1 Jn 3:2)
        • Made in His image and likeness
    2. With Jesus Christ, God the Son
      1. Part of His Body
      2. One of His brethren
      3. Joint-heir (Rom 8:17)
    3. In the church
      1. A living stone
      2. A priest
      3. A member in particular of the body

      (The local church body is a microcosm of the universal church body)

    4. With other believers
      1. Brother or sister
      2. One with them (Rom 12:3-5)
      3. Submitted to them in love
    5. With unbelievers
      1. Separate from
      2. Compassionate
      3. Ambassador to
      4. Lifeguard for

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