a spiritual blessing to those who are in Christ is protection from the evil one

-knowing this enables, empowers and allows us to live boldly, confidently, fearlessly for the Lord

In Christ we are free from the consequences and condemnation of our sin.

HIs Blood cleanses us from all sin and condemnation

Through Jesus...in Christ...we have direct access to the throne of God...into the very Presence of God

-we will explain this spiritual blessing in Christ then present a challenge

The Challenge: what will we do with this information?

In Christ we are guaranteed an inheritance...we will focus on and try to explain this Biblical concept

In Christ believers are redeemed and forgiven

-we will try to explain what this means and from what exactly are  we redeemed and forgiven?

Another of the spiritual blessings for those who come to Christ:

-He gives us the right to become sons and daughters of God

-adopted members of God's family

Eph. begins by stating how blessed believers are IN Christ, in the heavenly realms....with all spiritual blessings

-Sunday we will look at the first of a number of spiritual blessings we have in Christ

-hoping this will be encouraging

: believers are blessed "in Christ" with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly realms

-we will try 😯 to explain and make some kinda sense outta this verse

Grace!!! It's all about Grace!

-what is it?

-how does it operate in the life of a believer?

: informational introduction to the Book of Ephesians