Summary: Ephesians 1:1-12 2 June 2002 GRACE Favor or kindness shown without regard to the Worth or merit of the one who receives it and in spite of what that same person deserves. Grace is one of the key attributes of God. Exodus 34:6

I. The Introduction of Grace. (Vs-2)

Grace and peace from God the father!

II. The Demonstration of Grace. (Vs-4)

Chosen in Him before the foundation of the world.

III. The Benefits of Grace.

a. Peace vs. 2 Lk. 1:79 Jn.14:27 Jn. 16:33

b. Blessings vs. 3 Heb.6:14

b. Adoption vs. 5 Gal.4:4-5

IV. The Mystery of Grace. (Vs.9)

Rom. 16:25-26

V. The Scope of Grace. (Vs.10) Jn .3:15-16

Whosoever will let him come.

VI. The Credibility of Grace. (Vs.13)

VII. The Security of Grace. (Vs.13-14)

VIII. The Power of Grace. (Vs.19)