1. Blessings in Christ – 4 Ephesians 1:11-14
Studies in Ephesians
Blessings in Christ – 4
Ephesians 1:11-14

2. Blessings – Ephesians 1:3-11
Every Spiritual blessing
Chosen and predestined (the plan)
Adopted & accepted in the Beloved
Redeemed and forgiven through His blood
His will revealed (His word)

3. Our Inheritance – 1:11-12 Matt. 25:34, inherit the kingdom
An inheritance – receiving our portion of that which is promised
Matt. 19:29, inherit eternal life
Matt. 25:34, inherit the kingdom
Acts 20:32, among the sanctified

4. Our Inheritance – 1:11-12
An inheritance –
Col. 3:23-24, reward of the inheritance
Heb. 1:14, inherit salvation
Heb. 9:15, eternal inheritance
1 Pet. 1:4, an incorruptible inheritance

5. Our Inheritance – 1:11-12
An inheritance – Why?
Because we are His children! (Eph. 1:5 – adopted; Rom. 8:16-17 – heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ)

6. Our Inheritance – 1:11-12
Predestined according to the purpose (plan) of Him
Who works all things according to the counsel (intent, a thought out plan) of His will
Again we note, it is not a random selecting of persons, but a set of criteria available to anyone

7. Our Inheritance – 1:11-12 Prov. 3:5, 29:25
That we who first trusted in Christ
This “trust” indicates our faith! Believing God
Trust leads to obedience – 1 Tim. 4:10, 6:17
Prov. 3:5, 29:25
“We” possibly a reference to the Jews including Paul

8. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
“In Him you also trusted”
“You” possibly a reference to the Gentiles
After they heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation
This trust indicates our need to respond – and obey!

9. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
Sealed with the Spirit of promise
A seal – indicates completion, authenticates, secures (etc.)
The seal of the Holy Spirit from God:
He knows those who are His 2 Tim. 2:19
He rules in our hearts – 2 Cor. 1:20-22
For the day of redemption – Eph. 4:30

10. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
Sealed with the Spirit of promise
Clearly not a miraculous indwelling – but an influence in our lives
Our bodies the temple – 1 Cor. 6:19
We walk according to the Spirit – Rom. 8:1, 5-6, 13-14

11. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
Sealed with the Spirit of promise
Is this the “gift of the Holy Spirit” received when we obey? Acts 2:38 Is it demonstrated by changed lives – Gal. 5:22-25

12. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
He is “the guarantee” of our inheritance!
A guarantee indicates a deposit or down-payment
Consider an engagement ring in describing our guarantee (cf. 2 Cor. 11:2)
HS is our guarantee: 2 Cor. 1:21-22, 5:5

13. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
He is “the guarantee” of our inheritance!
Again, not a miraculous indwelling. The word gives us assurance!
The Word is from the H.S. John 14:26, 16:13, 1 Cor. 2:10-16, 2 Pet. 1:21, etc.

14. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
He is “the guarantee” of our inheritance!
The word is sufficient
Rom. 1:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:3, 2 Tim. 3:15-17

15. Sealed with the Spirit – 1:13-14
Until the redemption of the purchased possession
Till the Lord returns

16. Are you enjoying His blessings?
TRULY, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
Are you enjoying His blessings?