Ephesians

The Glory Of God – Ephesians 1:6 “to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (ESV) Forgiveness of sin is the heart of our redemption in Christ. But that is different than saying God’s primary motivation for redemption is forgiveness of sin. This, says Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, […]

Higher Than Adam – Ephesians 1:5-6 “he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (ESV) God is the Creator of everyone, but not everyone is in His family.

Adoption – Ephesians 1:5 “he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,” (ESV) Christians are adopted by God because He chose them. With careful attention to the details of Paul’s letters, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores the purpose of salvation and the implications of being

Holy And … Before Him In Love – Ephesians 1:4 “even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love” (ESV) Why are Christians elected to salvation? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores this doctrine showing that we are chosen by God to

Chosen in Him – Ephesians 1:4 “even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love” (ESV) The doctrine of election requires a reverent approach. We are on holy ground concerning this topic. Christians have often done great injustice in an

In Heavenly Places – Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” (ESV) When a person is saved, a profound change occurs. They are taken from one realm to another. The non-christian only knows the earthly

All Spiritual blessings… – Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” (ESV) How do we come to enjoy spiritual blessings? What is the nature or character of the blessings we enjoy? These are the two

The Everlasting Covenant – Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” (ESV) The words of Scripture allow us a glimpse into the eternal plan of the Trinity. Theologians have called this the Covenant of Redemption,

Grace; Peace; Glory – Ephesians 1:2 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (ESV) Why is every word of Scripture vital? In a creative and compelling exposition of Ephesians 1:2, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds the significance of two words: grace and peace. Lloyd-Jones argues that these two words

Saints…and Faithful in Christ Jesus – Ephesians 1:1 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:” (ESV) What is the minimum of what it means to be a Christian? This is the pressing question Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones asks as