The blessings we have because of our relationship with Christ include...
1. The blessing of God’s CHOICE (v. 4-6, 11-12)
A. Where we were chosen (v. 4)
B. When we were chosen (v. 4)
C. Why we were chosen (v. 4-6)
1) We were chosen to be holy and blameless
2) We were chosen to be his
3) We were chosen to bring him praise
Deuteronomy 7:6
2. The blessing of our CONVERSION (v. 7-8)
A. Our conversion reveals our redemption (Gal. 3:13)
B. Our conversion reveals our forgiveness (Eph. 2:8)
C. Our conversion reveals our wisdom and understanding
3. The blessing of God’s CONFIRMATION (v. 9-10)
Jeremiah 29:11
Isaiah 55:8
4. The blessing of God’s COMFORT (v. 13-14)
A. We have been marked with a seal, the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:16)
B. We have been given a deposit (2 Cor. 5:5)
John 20:27-29
