God Is the Subject (Ephesians Pt. 3) | Francis Chan
May 7, 2024
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Francis Chan delves into God's predestined plan in Ephesians, highlighting human passivity in receiving grace and exploring the lavishness of God's blessings. He emphasizes unity in Christ, the descent of the heavenly city, and the message of prophecy and righteousness, urging listeners to surrender control to God's divine plan.
God's plan involves choosing individuals to receive His grace, highlighting His proactive role.
God reveals the mystery of His will, ensuring individuals are aware of His intentions for unity.
Deep dives
God's Plan Before Creation
God's plan, established before the foundation of the world, involves choosing individuals to be recipients of His grace. The podcast emphasizes the concept of God being the subject, with the passage from Ephesians 1 highlighting God's proactive role in selecting and blessing individuals. The speaker challenges the common desire for control by pointing out the passive nature of humans in God's plan, where grace is lavishly bestowed upon them.
God Revealing His Will Through Grace
Through his grace, God reveals the mystery of his will to individuals, ensuring they are aware of his intentions. The podcast references Amos 3:7 to illustrate God's practice of disclosing his plans to his prophets, emphasizing the communication of divine intentions. This act of revelation extends to the future unification of heavenly and earthly realms in alignment with God's purpose, showcasing a meticulous and deliberate interconnection of all creations.
God's Ultimate Unification Plan
The podcast delves into the ultimate plan of God to unite all things in heaven and on earth, demonstrating a grand design for universal harmony. Drawing insights from Colossians 1, the speaker highlights God's intention for unity and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. This unified vision encompasses the convergence of heavenly and earthly realms, revealing God's meticulous planning and redemptive purpose across all creation.
If you’re being honest, how much of your life do you prefer to have control? Most of us would probably say a good portion. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan reminds us of the plan that God put into motion before the foundation of the world and how He chose us to be the objects of His grace.
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