Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2019

CHAPEL NOTES Focuses on Believers’ True Value During the 2018–19 academic year, Cedarville President Thomas White preached through the book of Ephesians in his “ID: In Christ” series. Dr. White’s messages reinforced the biblical truth that our true value comes not from our achievements, our careers, our families, or the estimation of others, but from the Lord who says we are His because we have trusted in Christ. Enjoy these messages available at cedarville.edu/IDinChrist . May you be richly blessed as you reflect on the great storehouses of God’s grace, love, and mercy that are yours because your identity is in Christ. Who Do You Think You Are? An introductory message to Dr. White’s “ID: In Christ” series. We Are in Christ (Part 1) – Ephesians 1:3–14 We should praise God for the blessings of our identity in Christ. We Are in Christ (Part 2) – Ephesians 1:3–14 We begin with a debt that we cannot pay and end with an inheritance we do not deserve. We Are Enlightened in Christ – Ephesians 1:15–23 May our eyes be opened to the hope, value, and power found in Christ Jesus. We Are Made Alive in Christ – Ephesians 2:1–10 The spiritually dead are made alive in Christ to do good works for His glory. We Are United in Christ – Ephesians 2:11–22 The Gospel brings unity, peace, and community to those who find their identity in Christ. We Are the Mystery Revealed in Christ – Ephesians 3:1–13 Through the Church, God has reconciled both Jews and Gentiles. September 17–18 J. Josh Smith Senior Pastor Prince Avenue Baptist Church Bogart, Georgia October 22–23 Owen Strachan Director Center for Public Theology Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City, Missouri November 4 Steve Lawson President and Founder OnePassion Ministries Dallas, Texas November 5–6 Collin Hansen Editorial Director The Gospel Coalition Birmingham, Alabama We Are Strong in Christ – Ephesians 3:14–21 We need strengthening through the Spirit to comprehend the love of Christ and live in the fullness of God. We Are Maturing in Christ – Ephesians 4:1–16 God calls us to walk in spiritual maturity. We Are New Creations in Christ – Ephesians 4:17–24 We must have renewed thinking to experience renewed living. We Are Imitators of God in Christ – Ephesians 4:25–5:2 Motivated by the love of Christ, we should imitate God and walk in love with others. We Are Children of Light in Christ – Ephesians 5:3–14 As children of light, we seek to avoid, expose, and transform darkness into light. We Are Wise in Christ – Ephesians 5:15–21 Choose every day to walk in wisdom, filled with the Spirit. We Are the Mysterious Bride in Christ – Ephesians 5:22–33 Marriage reflects the mysterious beauty of the Gospel. We Are Submissive in Christ – Ephesians 6:1–9 Faithfully obey and exercise human authority in a manner that glorifies God. We Are Equipped in Christ – Ephesians 6:10–20 In Christ, we are equipped to stand against evil. We Are Accepted in Christ – Ephesians 6:21–24 God’s grace produces peace and genuine friendships. To hear these messages, visit cedarville.edu/IDinChrist . Cedarville Magazine | 21