Ephesians series message 47

Text: Ephesians 6:21-24

As we wrap up this compelling letter, it's good for us to pause and think about it. Paul gives rich gospel doctrine. He wants us to know who we are in Christ, then he tells us how to live in light of said truths, and then also tells us to armor up in those very truths. A key concept in counseling is to recognize that emotions most often follow our thoughts or beliefs. We'll apply that concept on Sunday. Remember all those verses that tell us to renew our mind, to ponder God's Word, and to think on those things that are excellent? They are there because God knows our mind is the key battleground. We need to replace negative or harmful thought patterns with His life-giving and liberating truths - that which is true about us because we are in Christ.