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Denial: Is not only an attempt to pretend that the loss does not exist. We are also trying to absorb and understand what is happening. Isaiah 6:1-3

Anger: Unfortunately, anger tends to be the first thing we feel when we start to release emotions related to loss. Ephesians.4:26-27

Bargaining: When our imaginations calm down and we slowly start to look at the reality of our present situation. John 11:25-26

Depression: Sadness; Gloom; Dejection. Roman 4:16-18,

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Acceptance: Sadness and regret can still be present in this phase, but the emotional survival tactics of denial, bargaining, and anger are less likely to be present. 2Corinthains 5:1-9

Denial: Is not only an attempt to pretend that the loss does not exist. We are also trying to absorb and understand what is happening. Isaiah 6:1-3

Anger: Unfortunately, anger tends to be the first thing we feel when we start to release emotions related to loss. Ephesians.4:26-27

Bargaining: When our imaginations calm down and we slowly start to look at the reality of our present situation. John 11:25-26

Depression: Sadness; Gloom; Dejection. Roman 4:16-18,

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Acceptance: Sadness and regret can still be present in this phase, but the emotional survival tactics of denial, bargaining, and anger are less likely to be present. 2Corinthains 5:1-9

What does Ephesians 1:11 Mean ?

Paul next transitions to the idea of inheritance. An inheritance was of great importance in ancient society.

Most people were in the same trade as their parents, and had little or no upward mobility regarding careers.

A wealthy inheritance was greatly desired. What inheritance did Paul have in mind?

The believer's inheritance is two-fold. First, it means becoming a child of God; this gives us the right to expect an inheritance. Second, we gain eternity with the Lord, dwelling in His righteousness for all time.

Paul again links the concepts of predestination and the will of God. Paul took great confidence in knowing that God works out all things for the good of those who believe in Him (Romans 8:28).

This was based both upon the overall teaching of Scripture as well as Paul's personal life experiences.

He had endured much hardship as well as joy, knowing God would care for his needs in any and every circumstance (Philippians 4:10–20).

Paul's intent here is to point out how it was Jews who were the first to accept the gospel, according to the plan of God, and for His glory (Ephesians 1:12).

Unfortunately, most of Israel rejected Jesus as the Messiah. As a result, the gospel was spread to the Gentiles (Ephesians 1:13), who share in the same inheritance.

What does Ephesians 1:11 Mean ?

Paul next transitions to the idea of inheritance. An inheritance was of great importance in ancient society.

Most people were in the same trade as their parents, and had little or no upward mobility regarding careers.

A wealthy inheritance was greatly desired. What inheritance did Paul have in mind?

The believer's inheritance is two-fold. First, it means becoming a child of God; this gives us the right to expect an inheritance. Second, we gain eternity with the Lord, dwelling in His righteousness for all time.

Paul again links the concepts of predestination and the will of God. Paul took great confidence in knowing that God works out all things for the good of those who believe in Him (Romans 8:28).

This was based both upon the overall teaching of Scripture as well as Paul's personal life experiences.

He had endured much hardship as well as joy, knowing God would care for his needs in any and every circumstance (Philippians 4:10–20).

Paul's intent here is to point out how it was Jews who were the first to accept the gospel, according to the plan of God, and for His glory (Ephesians 1:12).

Unfortunately, most of Israel rejected Jesus as the Messiah. As a result, the gospel was spread to the Gentiles (Ephesians 1:13), who share in the same inheritance.

Ephesians 1:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)

9. God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan.

10. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.

Ephesians 1:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)

9. God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan.

10. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.

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Ephesians 1:4-7 (NIV)

4. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love.

5. he[a] predestined us for adoption to sonship[b] through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—

6. to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

7. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.

Ephesians 1:4-7 (NIV)

4. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love.

5. he[a] predestined us for adoption to sonship[b] through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—

6. to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

7. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.