I'm a Saint - A Letter to the Ephesians
A life built on gospel-centered theology
I'm a Saint, Pt. 3
April 28, 2024 • Derek Hogg
In part 3 of our series, we continue in Paul's lengthy and theologically rich opening of Ephesians 1:3-14 as he expounds on the many spiritual blessings for those who are in Christ, giving us all the more reason to worship God. In verses 7-10, we learn about our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins, the revelation of the mystery of Christ that we've received in the gospel, and how Christ's ultimate goal is to unite all things in himself.
I'm a Saint, Pt. 2
April 21, 2024 • Pastor Jeremy Dente • 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 1:3–6, John 20:17
In part 2 of our series, we begin to uncover the various spiritual blessings we have in Christ as Paul lays out in Ephesians 1:3-14. In verses 3-6, we come to understand how we are chose, we are holy and blameless, we are predestined, we are adopted, and we are graciously blessed!
I'm a Saint, Pt. 1
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Jeremy Dente • 1 Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 1:1–2, Mark 3:13–15, James 4:1–3, 1 Peter 4:1–2
In part 1 of our series on the book of Ephesians, we look at Paul's introduction in verses 1-2. Paul establishes that he's an apostle by the will of God, and we too, as saints, are products of the will of God. We begin by looking at three ways to discern God's will in our own lives, including God's word, through prayer, and by seeking wise counsel. We then consider the ramifications of being saints of God. As saints, we have been renewed by faith in God, we're recipients of the grace of God, and we are called to remain in the peace of God.