Monday 25 April 2016

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 17


THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 17
A YEAR JOURNEY INTO EPHESIANS 1


‘In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace’ – Ephesians 1:7.

*WEEK 17:
Knowing the mystery of God’s will for humankind (the riches of His grace) brings Him good pleasure– vv. 7-9, 15-22.


The riches of His grace comprises the present (redeemed) and future blessings of the saints in Jesus Christ -vv.3, 10-14, 22.


The sufferings of Jesus on the cross redeemed the lost riches (the riches of His grace) of the saints and thus restored the birth-right of the saints - vv.6-7; Romans 8:28-32; Hebrews 2:14-15.


Although the riches of His grace is for all saints, it is most beneficial to the saints who are faithful in Christ Jesus– vv. 1-7, 11-14.


The blood of Jesus which is the channel to redemption is also the only key to accessing the riches of His grace– vv.7, 13-14.

                                 
Although the riches of His grace are in the heavenly places, saints of Christ Jesus are able to access here on earth because of the work on the cross – vv. 3, 7, 19-23.


Holiness and righteous are the key character traits of the real beneficiaries of the riches of His grace –vv. 4-7; Romans 8:29-31.


Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance

richardobengmensah@gmail.com

Saturday 16 April 2016

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 16

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 16
A YEAR JOURNEY INTO EPHESIANS 1

‘In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace’ – Ephesians 1:7.

*WEEK 16:
The faith and love of the saints must be complemented by divine insights, wisdom, hope and strength to make the most of the riches of His grace– vv. 7, 15-19.

It takes prayers to receive the spirit of wisdom, revelation in the knowledge of Jesus and understanding in relation to the riches of His grace -vv.15-18; James 1:5.

Divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding are prerequisite to knowing the hope of His calling, the glory of His inheritance in the saints and the power of the Holy Spirit in relation to the riches of His grace - vv.7, 17-20; Philippians 3:10.

The riches of His grace include God’s demonstrated love towards mankind– vv. 4-7, 15; Romans 5:8.

One of the primary purposes of the riches of His grace is to enable the saints to live holy and blameless life in Jesus Christ and also be the praise of His glory– vv.4-7, 11-14.
                                 
The Holy Spirit is more at work in the lives of the saints in the dispensation of the riches of His grace– vv. 7, 13-14, 19-23.

The price for the riches of His grace for the saints is the blood of Jesus–vv. 6-7.


Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance
richardobengmensah@gmail.com

Saturday 9 April 2016

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 15


THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 15
A YEAR JOURNEY INTO EPHESIANS 1

‘In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace’ – Ephesians 1:7.

*WEEK 15:
The riches of His grace include the sealing of the saints of Christ with the Holy Spirit of promise– vv. 7, 13-14.

The riches of His grace is a package that follows redemption through Jesus Christ-vv.4-7, 11, 18.

The riches of His grace, which is the inheritance of the saints, include the power of the Holy Spirit which guarantees the inheritance- vv.7, 13-14, 19-20; Romans 8:11.

One of the essence of the riches of His grace is to empower the saints to abide in Christ – vv. 4-5,7, 9-11, 13; Acts 17:28; John 15:1-5.

The riches of His grace include the hope of His calling, the glory of His inheritance in the saints and the power of the Holy Spirit – vv.7, 18-20.
                                 
The blessings of the riches of His grace are eternal– vv. 3-7, 10-12, 14.

It takes the grace and peace of God through Christ Jesus to enjoy the fruits of the riches of His grace–vv. 2-7.


Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance
richardobengmensah@gmail.com

Sunday 3 April 2016

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 14

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 14
A YEAR JOURNEY INTO EPHESIANS 1

‘In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace’ – Ephesians 1:7.

*WEEK 14:
The riches of His grace are the redemptive treasures in the Blood of Jesus– vv. 7-9, 11-12, 14-22.

The riches of His grace make all saints adopted children of God through Jesus Christ - vv.5-7, 11-12.

God required holiness from mankind before the foundation of the world. Although mankind has fallen short of it; the riches of His grace have restored it to mankind through the Blood – vv.7-4.

The extent of accessing the riches of His grace by a saint depends on that saint’s level of wisdom, understanding, knowledge and prudence – vv. 7-8, 17-18.

The Blood of Jesus is the only component of the riches of His grace that leads to redemption and forgiveness of sin-v.7.
                                 
The riches of His grace is primarily meant to enhance the lives of the saints on earth – vv. 3, 7, 10, 13-14.

God is blessed because He is the source of all spiritual blessings and the riches of His grace–vv. 3, 7, 17-18.


Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance   
richardobengmensah@gmail.com