Ephesians - Part 2: All Things New || James Rankine

Vineyard Church Cardiff

Sunday 21st January, 2024 - West & North Sites Sunday 28th January, 2024 - Central Site AM&PM Speaker - James Rankine Continuing our series looking at the book of Ephesians, James unpicks Paul's words about who we are - our identity in Jesus - and our ultimate destination. In the face of the uncertainties of life that we all face, we can be certain of our eternal future. In particular, James highlights how rich we are because of our inheritance in Jesus - Paul uses the word 'lavish' to describe how outrageously generous the Lord is in pouring His blessings on us - and he reminds us that all these wonderful benefits are the product of God's abundant and amazing grace. Ephesians 1v7-14 7) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8) that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9) He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, 10) to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfilment – to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 11) In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, 12) in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. 13) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14) who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession – to the praise of His glory. ------- Recorded at Central Site - 28Jan2024