Introduction

Good morning, dear friends! I trust you've come with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of our Lord today. We gather in this sanctuary, not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives, our understanding, and our relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

We'll be turning our hearts and minds to the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:3-14. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, presents us with a beautiful, intricate tapestry of divine truth. He invites us to gaze upon the richness of God's grace, the depth of His love, and the certainty of His plan.

In these verses, we find the promise of bountiful blessings in Christ, the assurance of becoming chosen through Christ, and the revelation of Christ's redemption plan.

Bountiful Blessings in Christ

As we turn our hearts and minds to the Scripture, we find ourselves standing in the midst of a divine treasure trove. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, paints a vivid picture of the spiritual wealth we have in Christ. This wealth is not measured in gold or silver, but in the spiritual blessings that have been lavished upon us through our Savior, Jesus Christ.

These blessings are not ordinary blessings: They are heavenly in nature, transcending the temporal and the earthly. They are blessings that have been given to us in Christ, blessings that are ours because of our relationship with Him. We are not just recipients of these blessings, we are partakers in them. We share in the richness of Christ's grace, the depth of His love, and the certainty of His promises.

The blessing of redemption: We were once lost, but now we are found. We were once slaves to sin, but now we are free. We were once dead in our trespasses, but now we are alive in Christ. This redemption is not something we earned or deserved. It is a gift, a gift given to us out of the richness of God's grace. This redemption is not just about our past, it's about our present and our future. It's about the transformation that takes place in our lives when we accept Christ as our Savior. We are no longer defined by our past mistakes or failures. We are defined by Christ's victory on the cross. We are defined by His love, His grace, and His mercy.

The blessing of adoption: We are not just redeemed, we are adopted into God's family. We are not just servants, we are sons and daughters. We are not just followers, we are heirs. We are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. This adoption is not just a legal transaction, it's a relational transformation. It's about belonging, it's about identity, it's about family. This adoption is not just about our status, it's about our security. We are secure in God's love, secure in His promises, secure in His plan. We are not just adopted, we are sealed. We are sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance. This seal is not just a mark, it's a pledge. It's a pledge of God's faithfulness, a pledge of His commitment, a pledge of His love.

The blessing of revelation: We are not just redeemed and adopted, we are enlightened. We are enlightened to the mystery of God's will, enlightened to the purpose of His plan, enlightened to the hope of His glory. This revelation is not just about knowledge, it's about wisdom. It's about understanding, it's about insight, it's about discernment. This revelation is not just about our enlightenment, it's about our empowerment. We are empowered to live for Christ, empowered to serve Him, empowered to glorify Him. We are not just enlightened, we are equipped. We are equipped with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, equipped for every good work, equipped for the journey of faith.

These are bountiful blessings: They are blessings that overflow, blessings that abound, blessings that exceed our expectations. They are blessings that are not just given, they are lavished. They are lavished upon us in Christ, lavished upon us according to the riches of His grace, lavished upon us to the praise of His glory.

Becoming Chosen through Christ

As we continue to immerse ourselves in the richness of Ephesians 1:3-14, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of an incredible truth ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO