Spiritual Blessings: Amazing Riches of His Grace

SERIES:  EPHESIANS: ROOTED IN CHRIST

MESSAGE: Spiritual Blessings: Amazing Riches of His Grace

TEXT: Ephesians 1:3-14

DATE: October 5, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The nature of God’s blessings. (V. 3)

   1. The source of our blessings in God the Father.

      1. Our blessings were His initiative. (Vv. 3–6, 8)

      2. Our blessings are His actions.

   2. The sphere of our blessings is the Lord Jesus Christ.

      1. “In Christ” (Vv. 3, 9–10)

      2. “In Beloved” (V. 6)

      3. “In Him” (Vv. 4, 7, 11–12, 13–14)

2. The Holy Spirit is operative in our blessings.

   1. The enumeration of God’s blessings.

      1. The past blessing of election. (Vv. 4–6)

         (Ex. 19:4–6; Isa. 43:1–3; 1 Pet. 2:9–10)

      2. When did He choose us?

   2. The present blessing of adoption. (Vv. 5–8)

      1. How did He adopt us?

      2. Why did He adopt us?

      3. What is the response to His adoption and love?

   3. The present blessing of redemption. (Vv. 7–8)

      1. How are we redeemed?

      2. From what are we redeemed?

      3. How completely are you redeemed?

   4. The present blessing of revelation. (Vv. 9–10)

      1. We know His will.

      2. We know His plan and purpose.

   5. The present blessing of inheritance. (Vv. 11–12)

      1. We are His children now.

   6. The present work of the Holy Spirit in you. (Vv. 13–14)

      1. You were sealed.

      2. You are secure.

Take–Away Questions:

1. How do I respond to such amazing blessings?

2. How will I live my life?

3. Who is worthy of my praise?