For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-- to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Ephesians 1:4-6

I. Paul who is imprisoned by this world can rejoice because of the ______________ _____________ that are his in Christ Jesus!

II. To be predestined by God is a ____________. It is a ___________ ___________ of God done for sinners.

III. God knew, before you were born, before this world even began, that He was going to _______________ you, a ______________, as his child.

IV. God has adopted you as His child, paying for you with the blood of Christ on the cross, forgiving your sins, and now the riches of his grace are _____________ upon you!

Scripture Readings
Acts 5:29-42, Ephesians 1:1-14, John 20:29-31

Take It With You!

During this series please consider reading through the book of Ephesians daily with your family or on your own. After each sermon, questions will be provided to guide your reading and prayer time. God's blessings in your study!

1. Read through Ephesians 1:3-14. List all the things that God has done to save you and all the things he does for you now that you are saved. According to these verses, who does all the saving? What do we do according to these verses?

2. How would you define the word "grace?" How do these verses about predestination and Jesus' death effect your definition?

3. As Christians, we face a lot of struggles and trials in this world, including our own sin, for which we are guilty. What comfort do you find in the FACT that God chose you to be saved and then saved you in Jesus Christ? Describe that comfort.