You were once far off, excluded from God’s promises. But Christ’s blood brought you near. You’re no longer a stranger—you belong to God’s family, built on Christ.
You were dead in sin, enslaved to the flesh, under God’s wrath. But God made you alive with Christ. This is grace—unearned, undeserved, freely given favor.
Paul prays that believers would truly grasp what they already have in Christ: the hope of their calling, their value to God, and resurrection power at work in them.
In Christ, you already have every spiritual blessing. Chosen before creation. Adopted as a son. Redeemed by His blood. Sealed by His Spirit. This is your reality.
Who are you? In Christ, you are chosen, adopted, redeemed, and sealed. Understanding your identity in Christ transforms how you live. Let’s explore Ephesians.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this…