The Indwelling Christ
Ephesians 3:17 - “that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith”
I. Christ dwells in His _______________
1. In _________________ - Psalm 123:1
2. Among _______________ - Num. 35:34
3. In _____________ - Ps. 91:1
4. In the high _____________ place – Isa. 57:15
5. In His ________________ - 2 Cor. 6:16
II. Christ dwells in His people's ___________
1. Two usages of the word “heart”
1- _____________ as distinguished from ______________
2- The whole ____________ including: intellect, ______________ and will
2. Through the _______________ - Rom. 8:9, 10
3. Through our _______________ - Gal. 2:20
III. Christ dwells in His people's hearts by _____________
1. The indwelling Christ is known only by ____________
1- “Dwell” (oiked) = to live in as a ___________
2- Plus: kata = down; thus, to settle down and be at home
3- Lit. translation: “That Christ may finally settle down and feel completely at home in
your hearts on the basis of faith.”
2. The indwelling Christ produces spiritual __________________ - 1 Cor. 2:11-12
3. The indwelling Christ produces spiritual __________________ - Jn. 7:38-39
