Christ Presbyterian Church | Cool Springs Bless Him Because He Chooses Us | Russ Ramsey | June 1
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May 31, 2025 Dive into the themes of grace and predestination as the discussion of Ephesians 1 unfolds. Discover the emotional journey of a curator who finds a vial of perfume from the Titanic, illustrating the beauty found in memory amid decay. Reflect on the profound nature of divine choice and how it highlights God's mercy in offering redemption and adoption for believers. Each segment intertwines personal stories with deep theological insights, making for a thought-provoking exploration of faith and human experience.
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Titanic Perfume Anecdote
- Bill Sauter, curator of Titanic artifacts, describes opening a perfume vial from the wreck as "the fragrance of heaven."
- This moment turned the normally fetid lab into a place of overwhelming beauty, illustrating God's grace in our lives.
Predestination Reveals God's Grace
- The doctrine of predestination reveals the overwhelming gift of salvation amid a spiritually dead world.
- Like the Titanic lab perfume, God's grace disrupts our normal perception, calling us to praise Him.
God's Sovereign Choice
- God chooses people sovereignly throughout Scripture without dependence on human will or merit.
- This choosing is central to our faith and reflects God's perfect wisdom and mercy.