Honey From The Rock

Ephesians 1:4 – Picked by God

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Welcome to Episode 2 of our Ephesians series — “Ephesians 1:4: Picked by God.” Pastor David Christensen explores Paul’s claim that the Father chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world so that we would be holy and blameless before Him, a truth meant to comfort believers and anchor our identity and security.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why God’s choice precedes and defines our choice and how Scripture holds together human responsibility and divine sovereignty without contradiction (“antinomy”).
  • Three memorable anchors: (1) God chose you. (2) You chose God. (3) God’s choice led to your choice.
  • How being picked by God reshapes your significance and security in Christ, even when circumstances are hard.
  • Why the purpose of election is holiness, and how sanctification is the process of making our practice match our position in Christ.
  • The hope of restoration: when we repent, God forgives, cleanses, and invites us to serve again.

    • About Pastor David Christensen (Th.M., D.Min.)

    Founder and president of The Rephidim Project, David has served pastors and church leaders worldwide through expository preaching and training, after 28 years as preaching pastor at Galilee Church (Gorham, Maine) and service at New England Bible College as professor and academic leader. He’s authored six books and continues to champion faithful Bible exposition.

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