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Ephesians 1:5–6 – Loved in the Loved One
Welcome to Episode 3 of our Ephesians podcast series — “Ephesians 1:5–6: Loved in the Loved One.” In this episode, David Christensen continues Paul’s breathtaking opening sentence by addressing one of Scripture’s most discussed themes: predestination, not as a cold doctrine, but as a loving, purposeful, and deeply relational work of God the Father.
Paul teaches that in love, God predestined us to adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, and to the praise of the glory of His grace. Far from removing human responsibility, this passage reveals how God lovingly persuades rather than coerces, drawing us to Himself without violating our will.
In this episode you’ll learn:
This message offers profound comfort for believers struggling with worth, identity, and assurance, anchoring our lives not in what we achieve, but in what God has graciously done for us in Christ.
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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By The Rephidim ProjectWelcome to Episode 3 of our Ephesians podcast series — “Ephesians 1:5–6: Loved in the Loved One.” In this episode, David Christensen continues Paul’s breathtaking opening sentence by addressing one of Scripture’s most discussed themes: predestination, not as a cold doctrine, but as a loving, purposeful, and deeply relational work of God the Father.
Paul teaches that in love, God predestined us to adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, and to the praise of the glory of His grace. Far from removing human responsibility, this passage reveals how God lovingly persuades rather than coerces, drawing us to Himself without violating our will.
In this episode you’ll learn:
This message offers profound comfort for believers struggling with worth, identity, and assurance, anchoring our lives not in what we achieve, but in what God has graciously done for us in Christ.
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.
Subscribe and follow so you don’t miss new episodes:
YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music
Learn more about The Rephidim Project.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or subscribe for ministry updates.
The post Ephesians 1:5–6 – Loved in the Loved One appeared first on The Rephidim Project.