Ephesians 1:11-12 — Fifth Spiritual Blessing = Inheritance
OUR SOVEREIGN GOD PREDESTINED US TO AN INHERITANCE THAT MAGNIFIES HIS GLORY
Ephesians 1:8-10 — Fourth Spiritual Blessing = Insight into the Mystery of God’s Will
GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH INSIGHT INTO THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL = THAT CHRIST SHOULD HAVE THE PREEMINENCE
Ephesians 1:7 — Third Spiritual Blessing = Liberated by Redemption
REDEMPTION FREES US FROM THE BONDAGE OF CAPTIVITY TO JOYFULLY SERVE CHRIST
Ephesians 1:5-6 — Second Spiritual Blessing = Predestined to Adoption as Sons
TO MAGNIFY HIS GRACE, GOD DETERMINED THOSE HE CHOSE WOULD BE AUTHENTIC SONS WITH FULL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
Ephesians 1:4 — First Spiritual Blessing = Election
GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN BOTH THE PROCESS AND GOAL OF ELECTION – WHICH IS HOLINESS EXPRESSED IN LOVE
Ephesians 1:3 — God Deserves Our Blessing Because He Totally Blessed Us
OUR SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES ARE IDENTICAL TO THOSE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Ephesians 1:1-2 — Author / Recipients / Greeting — Our Mandate in Life
THE AUTHORITATIVE WORD FROM GOD DEFINES THE HIGH CALLING OF BELIEVERS WHO ENJOY HIS GRACE AND PEACE
The Presence of the Future — George Ladd
In what sense is the kingdom of God present since His rule is active right now and in what sense does the kingdom of God await eschatological consummation? George...
Matthew 28:16-20 — The Great Commission
THE GREAT COMMISSION FOCUSES ON MAKING DISCIPLES WORLDWIDE BASED ON THE AUTHORITY AND ABIDING PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST
Matthew 28:1-15 — Reactions to the Empty Tomb
PEOPLE RESPOND IN DIFFERENT WAYS TO THE EMPTY TOMB OF RESURRECTED KING JESUS
Matthew 27:57-66 — Burying Jesus and Securing His Grave
THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD BODY OF JESUS AND SECURING HIS GRAVE FULFIL MESSIANIC PROPHECY AND SUPPORT THE VALIDITY OF HIS RESURRECTION
Matthew 27:45-56 — Cosmic Testimony to Jesus’ Identity at His Death
THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS WAS AN EARTH-SHAKING EVENT