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Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
  • By Paul David Tripp
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Chapters 2 & 3

  • The Ephesians 4 Model


  • God’s Rebar


  • Set Apart from Creation


  • The Other Counselor


  • Saved but Needy







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The Ephesians 4 Model
  • God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things


  • God transforms your life as you bring the Word of God to others lives


  • Ephesians 4:11-16


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Ephesians 4 Model
  • Reflect on your own life in this ….


  • Isn’t it true in your life that change has not come only through the formal ministry of the Word?


  • Isaiah 55:10-13
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Chapters 2 & 3

  • The Ephesians 4 Model


  • God’s Rebar


  • Set Apart from Creation


  • The Other Counselor


  • Saved but Needy







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God’s Rebar
  • The Bible is not an encyclopedia


  • The Bible is not simply a self help book
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God’s Rebar
  • God’s Sovereignty
    • Daniel 4:34-35


  • Amazing Grace
    • Ephesians 2:8-9

  • God’s Glory
    • Romans 11:36
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Chapters 2 & 3

  • The Ephesians 4 Model


  • God’s Rebar


  • Set Apart from Creation


  • The Other Counselor


  • Saved but Needy







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Set Apart from Creation
  • Genesis 1:26-28


    • Revelation Receivers


    • Interpreters


    • Worshippers
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Chapters 2 & 3

  • The Ephesians 4 Model


  • God’s Rebar


  • Set Apart from Creation


  • The Other Counselor


  • Saved but Needy







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The Other Counselor
  • Genesis 3:1-7 & the 2 Denials


  • Deny God
    • His revelation of Himself as Creator & Counselor – Colossians 2:3,8


  • Deny Their Nature
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Chapters 2 & 3

  • The Ephesians 4 Model


  • God’s Rebar


  • Set Apart from Creation


  • The Other Counselor


  • Saved but Needy







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Saved but Needy
  • Do we really need help?


  • If I have a Bible in my hands and the Holy Spirit in my heart do I need to be counseled by others?


  • Hebrews 3:12-13


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