He Chose Us In Him

Text: Ephesians 1:4
4 June 2017

1. Introduction

a. The basis of God’s choosing
i. It does not lie in ourselves
ii. It is in Christ
b. God chose us in Christ
i. This brings confidence
ii. This brings assurance

2. The privilege of being “Chosen in Christ”

a. Deeply profound
i. Chosen before the foundation of the world
ii. Predestined
b. The plan of God for those who are in Christ
i. To be His children (sons)
ii. To be holy
iii. To be without blame
iv. To be before Him in love
v. To be accepted in the Beloved
vi. To be redeemed and forgiven
vii. To obtain an inheritance

3. The person of God as the One who chooses us

a. His will
“According to the good pleasure of His will”
i. Good
ii. Pleasurable
iii. Favourable towards us
b. His grace
“According to the riches of His grace”
i. Rich
ii. It does not run out
iii. It fills our lives

4. Our response

a. Deep appreciation
i. Of being chosen in Christ
ii. Of the person of God who chooses us
b. Seek fulfilment of God’s plan in choosing us
i. To be true sons of God
ii. To be holy, without blame, before Him in love