Sermon Outline 4.21.24

Ephesians 1:1-14 "#Blessed, but only #InChrist"

Introduction To Ephesians (1:1-2)
  • Definition of a Christian: saint, faithful, in Christ
  • Lloyd Jones: if you leave out the “in Christ” you will never have any blessings at all
  • Election, Adoption, Redemption, Forgiven, Purpose, Sealed, Inheritance

The Father's Blessings (1:3-6)
  • Like all Fathers should bless, He blesses us w/Christ (1:3)
  • Chosen Before the Foundation of the World (1:4)—Election
  • Predestined for Adoption (1:5)—Adoption
  • To the Praise of His Glorious Grace (1:6)

The Son's Blessings (1:7-12)
  • Redemption Through His Blood (1:7)—Redemption
  • The Riches of His Grace (1:7)—Forgiveness
  • The Mystery of His Will (1:9)
  • The Summing Up of All Things (1:10)
  • Inheritance for His glory (1:11-12)

The Holy Spirit's Blessings (1:13-14)
  • Sealed with the Holy Spirit (1:13)
  • The Guarantee of our Inheritance (1:14a)
  • To the Praise of His Glory (1:14b)

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