Calvary Chapel Carson City Wednesday Night Live August 13, 2025 Ephesians Our Position and Practice in Christ Introduction: Author: Paul Eph.1:1-2 Timeline: Importance of this Epistle 30,000 foot overview: Knowing our position defines our actions. Knowing who we are, should define how we are. I heard it recently said, “Control is the key to life.” Well, I think yielding my control to the Lord is a key, what say ye? Application: Maturity yields benefits Increased maturity yields benefits to others Nine Things that God Has Done for Us He has blessed us Eph. 1:3 He has chosen us Eph. 1:4 He has predestined us Eph. 1:5,11 He has made us accepted Eph. 1:6 He has redeemed us Eph. 1:7 He has abounded toward us Eph. 1:8 He has made known unto us Eph. 1:9 He has given us an inheritance Eph. 1:11,14 He has sealed us Eph. 1:13