1. God’s Riches: Our Blessings Ephesians 1:3

2. Theme: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, & faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you & peace from God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, & faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you & peace from God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ

3. Source Of Our Blessings “The God & Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ” “The God & Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ” –Spiritual riches to His children: Grace (Eph 1:7; 2:7); Glory of heaven (1:18; 3:16); Mercy (2:4); Gospel of Christ (3:8) –Material riches to all men (Psa 104:24; Psa 36:7-9)

4. Scope Of Our Blessings “Every Spiritual Blessing” “Every Spiritual Blessing” –Israel given material gifts (Deut 28:1-13) –Christians given spiritual gifts: redemp- tion, forgiveness, grace, mercy… Everything needed to serve in the kingdom (Phil 4:19; Luke 12:31; 2 Cor 9:8) Everything needed to serve in the kingdom (Phil 4:19; Luke 12:31; 2 Cor 9:8)

5. Realm Of Our Blessings “In The Heavenly Places In Christ” – “In The Heavenly Places In Christ” – –Sinners desire this earthly region (Phil 3:18-19; Luke 16:8) –Christians desire the heavenly region (Phil 3:20; Luke 10:20; Col 3:1-4) Jesus is there (Eph 1:2) – We are sitting with Him (2:6) – Fighting a war against sin together (6:12) Jesus is there (Eph 1:2) – We are sitting with Him (2:6) – Fighting a war against sin together (6:12)

6. God’s Riches: Our Blessings Source: “The God & Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ” Source: “The God & Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ” Scope: “Every Spiritual Blessing” Scope: “Every Spiritual Blessing” Realm: “In The Heavenly Places In Christ” Realm: “In The Heavenly Places In Christ” –“What manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct & godliness” (2 Pet 3:11)

7. Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life Believe the good news about Jesus Christ Believe the good news about Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6 Repent or turn from your sins Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith Live in obedient faith Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10