Ephesians
"Blessings Upon Blessings"
Ephesians 1:1-14

Ephesians teaches us:
• who Jesus Christ is and what he has accomplished for our salvation.
• how to apply that learning to everyday life.
• we are in a spiritual battle—that we have to “armor up” every day.
• the importance of relationships that give credibility to our faith.
• every person of the Trinity has worked and is now working for your salvation and your good. 

Greeting - v. 1-2
• A circular letter, shared among the churches and read in each church.
 
Blessings from the Father - v. 3-6

The Father chose us.

God chose us to be holy and blameless.

• He could not love you more than He does right now.
• He could not be more for you than He is right now. 
• He could not be working more on your behalf than He is right now. 

“No one can come to me unless the Father draws him.” –John 6:44        

1. Election is God’s grace in action. 
2. Election is all about relationship. 
3. Election does not violate personal choice. 
4. Election demonstrates God’s love and favor. 
5. Election always implies responsibility. 
6. Election is a revelation of God’s character.

Life from God results in transformed life with God.

The Father adopted us.

Ephesians 2:12 

“… to the praise of his glory!” Each of these sections ends with a spontaneous shout of praise!

Praise the Father!

• God the Father planned it.
• God the Son executed it.
• God the Spirit sealed it.

Blessings from the Son - v. 7-12

The Son has redeemed us.

Colossians 2:13 

We’ve been redeemed, bought back, set free, by his blood.

“because of his lavish grace”
It’s the Greek word, “perisseuō,” which means abundance, extravagance, excessive, more than enough.

Galatians 3:13

The Son has promised us an inheritance.

1 Peter 1:3 

Praise the Son!

Blessings from the Spirit - v.13-14

The Holy Spirit has sealed us.

The presence of the Holy Spirit in our life is both a “seal” and a “deposit,” guaranteeing our eternal life with God.

Praise the Spirit!
 
Chosen. Holy. Sealed. Grateful.