R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, shares insights on the glory of God's grace in the context of Ephesians. He explores profound themes like divine election, emphasizing that faith stems from God's initiative. Sproul discusses the nature of spiritual blessings linked to predestination, advocating for gratitude over division. He also emphasizes that salvation is a divine gift, not a result of human effort, and encourages listeners to embrace the transformative power of grace in their spiritual journeys.
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Paul's Supreme Purpose Statement
Paul's opening in Ephesians offers the supreme summary of the Christian faith as spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
This passage sets the ultimate purpose and goal (telos) of Christianity, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace.
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Election as a Supreme Blessing
Election is the first spiritual blessing and is a source of praise, not controversy.
Paul presents election as an unconditional sovereign act of God, not based on foreseen human choice.
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Purpose of Predestination
God's predestination aims for believers' holiness and blamelessness.
It also includes adoption as sons by Jesus Christ, highlighting God's loving purpose for the elect.
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In 'Freedom of the Will,' Jonathan Edwards delves into the philosophical and theological debates surrounding free will, determinism, and moral agency. He critiques the Arminian notion of libertarian freedom, arguing that every act of the will has a cause and that true freedom consists in acting according to one's own choice without external constraint, rather than in an indifferent or self-determining will. Edwards defends the Calvinist view, using biblical and philosophical arguments to explain concepts such as moral necessity, natural necessity, and the connection between the will and the understanding. The book is known for its rigorous philosophical reasoning and detailed explanations of complex theological issues[2][4][5].
God bestows the inexhaustible riches of His grace on all His chosen people in Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul begins his sermon series in Ephesians, compelling us to glorify God for every spiritual blessing we receive in the gospel.
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