1. GOD TELLS US HE LOVES US EPHESIANS 1:3-14

2. Ephesians 1:3-14 V.3 God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ V.4 We are chosen in Christ (the elect—1 Peter 2:4) Made holy 1 Pet. 2:6 and blameless Rom. 8:1 V.5 Predestined to be sons Rom. 8:29 Adopted into His family God is happy because He wants us as His children V.6 our sonship glorifies God’s grace

3. Ephesians 1:3-14 V.7 redemption in Christ 1 Peter 1:18-21 Romans 3:20-26 His blood was the price He paid for us Hebrews 9:12-14, Rev. 1:5 Forgiveness of our sins by His rich grace V.8 God’s grace abounds in all wisdom and prudence V.9 made known to us the mystery of His will 3:3-5 It was His plan in His heart from eternity 3:11

4. Ephesians 1:3-14 V.10 in Christ 3:8-11 God’s eternal plan accomplished in Christ Preached by Paul to Ephesians V.11 In Him we have obtained an inheritance Those who first trusted in Christ are those who are predestined v.11-12 V.13 We believed after we heard the word of truth Rom. 10:17 the gospel of your salvation Sealed with Holy Spirit of promise v.13-14 Guarantee of our inheritance proof of His love