Tag: Ephesians 1
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The Church: God’s Elect People
God, before the foundation of the world set His love upon His people in Christ, choosing them for holiness and adoption. In Ephesians 1:4–6 we see the church as God’s elect, not by merit but grace, redeemed and brought into His beloved Son for the praise of His glorious grace.
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Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Blessed be God, who has lavished every spiritual blessing upon His people in Christ. This sermon unfolds the richness of divine grace—election, adoption, redemption, and inheritance—grounded not in human merit but in God’s sovereign purpose. In Christ, believers possess a fullness that anchors faith, humbles pride, and fuels enduring praise.
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The Blessed God Who Blesses
Paul begins with praise to God, the source of every spiritual blessing. In Christ, believers receive riches that are heavenly, eternal, and undeserved. The verse directs attention upward: the God who is eternally blessed is also the God who freely pours out blessing upon His people through Christ.
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Grace and Peace to the Faithful Saints
Paul’s greeting announces the heart of the gospel: grace from God and peace through Christ. Addressed to the faithful saints, it reminds believers that their identity rests not in themselves but in God’s calling. The church stands as a people set apart, living under the gracious favor and reconciling peace of God.