Ephesians 1:5

 

Ephesians 1:5

The Second Blessing: You have Been Adopted by God

 

Eph 1:5  Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 

         1.      God Predestined Us to Become a Part of His Family

a.       God adopted us into His family, which now means that we enjoy the same rights and privileges that Jesus does

                                                              i.      This means we are no longer condemned by the law and are now a son or daughter of God

1.      Galatians 4:5-7

                                                            ii.      We are no longer under the spirit of bondage

1.      Romans 8:14-16 

         2.      We Were Predestined by the Work of Christ on the Cross

a.       We are no longer alienated from the Father because of sin but now reconciled back to him

                                                              i.      Colossians 1:19-20 

         3.      We Were Chosen by God for His Own Good Pleasure

a.       We are not a burden to God but truly His delight

                                                              i.      Philippians 2:13 

                                                            ii.      Luke 12:31-32 

         4.      We Were Chosen Entirely by the Will of God

a.       Did God choose me because I am somehow better than others?

                                                              i.      1 Corinthians 1:26-31