All Spiritual Blessings in Christ Ephesians 1:3-14 10/14/18 – Glencoe, ON Michael L. Riddle
1. Chosen In Christ Ephesians 1:4 Chosen in him = called according to his purpose (Rom. 8:28-30) Elect according to the foreknowledge of God (1 Pt. 1:2) Chosen collectively (Deut. 7:6-8; Acts 13:17; 1 Pt. 2:9-10) This is not separate from the gospel and belief! (Eph. 1:13)
2. Adopted As Sons Ephesians 1:5-6 Given the right to become children (John 1:11-13) The spirit of adoption sons heirs (Romans 8:12-17)
3. Redeemed Ephesians 1:7a That we might receive the adoption as sons (Gal. 4:4-6) Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ (1 Pt. 1:18-19) Redeemed from every lawless deed (Titus 2:11-14)
4. Forgiven Ephesians 1:7b Sins remembered no more (Heb. 8:12) Jeremiah 31:34 According to the riches of his grace
5. All Things Gathered Together In Christ Ephesians 1:8-12 Revelation of this mystery (Ephesians 3:1-7) All things under Christ (1 Cor. 15:25-28)
6. Sealed With the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13 A seal indicated authenticity and ownership Sealed us as a guarantee (1 Cor. 1:20-22)
7. Holy Spirit Provides “Guarantee” Of Our Inheritance Ephesians 1:14 Guarantee = faithful down payment = earnest payment This is our confidence (2 Cor. 5:5-6) This is our hope, so we can eagerly await our salvation (Rom. 8:22-25)
All Spiritual Blessings Guarantee of our Salvation In Christ All Spiritual Blessings Chosen Adopted Redeemed Forgiven All Things Summed Up Sealed with the HS Guarantee of our Salvation BAPTIZED Galatians 3:27 Romans 6:3-4