
God’s Plan of Salvation in Christ (Ephesians 1:7-23)
Apostle Paul praises and gives thanks to God for the salvation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians).
Apostle Paul praises and gives thanks to God for the salvation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians).
Introduction to Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians (1:1-6)
Peter opens his letter to the Jews scattered abroad emphasizing the nature and assuredness of their future hope because of what God has done through the Lord Jesus Christ.
In these verse John talks about how John the Baptist came to witness that Jesus was the Messiah and point men to faith in Him. He continues speaking of how when Jesus came into the world, He was rejected by the world and His own people. And finally, he sets forth the principle of election. That is, those who are saved are not saved because of familial relationships, their own will or the will of any other person, but of the sovereign will of God.
When God sent Moses to the pharaoh demanding that he let Israel go, He hardened his heart. This video tries offer an understanding of this passage and further explain how it relates to salvation and election as taught by the Apostle Paul in Romans 9:14-23.