Downtown Church: Memphis, TN Downtown Church

As the new people of God, Christians / Saints have experienced the abundance of God's good pleasure in His Providing all insight and wisdom.



This spiritual blessing from the Father reveals to us God's secret plan, - that at the fullness of times, God will restore harmony to all Creation by uniting, in Christ, all things in Heaven and on Earth.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 1:3



Main Idea: Live in and enjoy the blessing of redemption



1. In Him: WHO of redemption

Colossians 1:13-14, “He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves. We have redemption, the forgiveness of sins, in Him.”



2. By His Blood: HOW of redemption

Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God."



3. According to the riches of His Grace: WHAT of redemption.

Big idea: Our adoption is in and through Christ alone, we must live according to the purpose of His will.




Conforming to the image of Jesus Christ the Son of Man
Confidence in our blessed assurance
Committed to the Beloved Family

1. Chosen Unconditionally

2. Chosen to be blameless

3. Chosen to be holy

4. Chosen in Him

5. Chosen in His presence

1. Grace: Proof of God’s love.

2. Peace: Product of God’s Grace.

3. Praise: Bless God because, by His Grace, we have Peace.



Blessing:


#1 God chose you in him before the foundation of the world. Verse 4
#2 Adopted you to himself according to the purpose of his will. Verse 5
#3 Redemption and forgiveness of our trespasses, because of the riches of his grace. Verse 7
#4 Inheritance. Verse 11
#5 Sealed with the Holy Spirit which is the guarantee of your inheritance. Verse 13

Main Idea: God's Word has the power to transform our lives, cities, and the world.



1. God uses SUBMITTED hands to accomplish His plans. Verse 8-12



Ways Paul Proclaimed:

1. Bold

2. Reasoned

3. Persuasive

4. Consistent



2. God uses COMPETING hands to accomplish His plans. Verse 13-17