THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 23

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 23

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 23:

The Holy Spirit has been given as a gift to all saints so that we can access and enjoy the riches of His grace–vv. 7, 13-14, 17-21; Romans 8:9-11.

Forgiveness of sins is pivotal to accessing and enjoying the riches of His grace – vv. 5-7.

 The riches of His grace include a heart of thanksgiving, praises and worship – vv.3-7, 12, 15-16.

The riches of His grace is no excuse for a saint failing to live a holy and blameless life – vv. 4-7.

The blessings of the riches of His grace are countless and priceless–vv.3, 7, 18.

The riches of His grace is a means by which God has demonstrated his love (forgiveness) towards the world–v.7; John 3:16; Romans 5:8-11.

                                 

The riches of His grace comprises all facet of blessings that every saint needs– vv. 3-7, 11,14.

Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Wisdom

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THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 22

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 22:

Redemption and forgiveness of sins are central to the riches of His grace–vv. 7, 13-14.

The riches of His grace is the ripple effect of salvation through Jesus Christ – vv. 3-7, 11-19.

 The riches of His grace has been given to the saints in Christ Jesus because we are the praise of His glory- vv.3-7, 12-14.

The riches of His grace is a symbol of the truth that God has translated all saints from the curse of the law to blessings– vv. 3-7,  16; Galatians 3:13-14; Colossians 1:13.

All the ingredients in the riches of His grace are necessary for the salvation and survival of mankind and the saints-vv.2-3, 7, 11-21.

The riches of His grace includes the glory of God (the glory of His grace) which makes all saints acceptable to God– vv.6-7, 12-14, 18.

                                 

The riches of His grace includes the grace to trust Jesus Christ– vv. 7, 12-14; Ephesians 2:8-9.

Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Wisdom

richardobengmensah@gmail.com

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THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 21

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 21:

It takes the grace and peace of God to benefit from or access the provisions of the riches of His grace because they are heavenly and beyond the reach of the carnal and natural minds–vv.2-3, 6-7.

Apostle Paul had a revelation and deep insight about the riches of His grace because he had been a great beneficiary of it – vv. 1, 7, 15-23; Ephesians 3:1-12.

The riches of His grace include the grace (enablement) to know the mystery of God’s will-for mankind and the saints-vv.7-10, 12; Ephesians 3:1-12.

 The riches of His grace are for faithful Christians who walk in love and faith- vv.1, 7, 13, 15.

The riches of His grace go beyond the grace that God gives to all persons at the point of salvation– vv. 2, 7, 13-15; John 1:12, 16-17; Ephesians 2:6-9.

The riches of His grace demonstrates the truth that every blessing of God in a believer’s life is by His grace– vv.2-3, 7.

                                 

Grace, peace, faith, glory and love are central to the full package of the riches of His grace– vv. 2, 6-7, 12, 15.

Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance

richardobengmensah@gmail.com

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THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 20

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 20:

Grace and peace are the heritage of the saints but they manifest through the riches of His grace–vv.2, 7.

The Trinity impart different blessings in the he riches of His grace to the saints; grace from Jesus (vv.2, 7; John 1:16-17); peace and glory from God (2, 5, 11-12, 17); and assurance and power from the Holy Spirit (vv. 14, 19-21).

The riches of His grace enable the saints to partake in all the blessings in the heavenly places-vv.3, 7, 20-23.

 The riches of His grace is God’s affirmation of His original plan to have all saints as His children- vv.5-7, 11-14.

Walking in faith and love is not enough to fully enjoy the riches of His grace; a saint needs wisdom, prudence, knowledge, understanding, prayers and power to ascend that height– vv. 7-8, 15-20.

The riches of His grace make the saints acceptable in God’s presence– vv.5-7, 13-14; Hebrews 4:14-16.

                                 

The riches of His grace include the activation of the resurrection power in the lives of all saints– vv. 7, 13-14, 19-23; Romans 8:11.

Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance

richardobengmensah@gmail.com

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THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 19

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 19:

God has blessed the saints with every spiritual blessing and the riches of His grace because He desires the saints to be blessed like Himself–vv.3-7, 9-12, 15-19.

It takes divine illumination to receive forgiveness of one’s sins because redemption is incidental to the he riches of His grace– vv. 7-8, 17-19.

Jesus Christ is the revealed personality of the riches of His grace-vv.3-7, 13-14.

 The riches of His grace are eternal blessings of the saints through that are appropriated redemption- vv.3-7, 11, 14, 17-21.

The riches of His grace is a package of God’s restored favour to the saints through redemption– vv. 7-10, 15, 20-23.

The riches of His grace enriches the saints by making them Christ-like– vv.4-7, 10-14.

                                 

God from the beginning blessed mankind with all blessings. The riches of His grace (which is as a result of the fall of mankind) reveals His deep seated desire to bless mankind unconditionally– vv. 3-7; Genesis 1:26-28.

Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance

richardobengmensah@gmail.com

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THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE 18

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 18:

Salvation is only in Jesus because in Him dwells the fullness of God’s glory and grace (the riches of His grace) which are prerequisite to salvation – vv. 6-7, 12-18; John 1:16-17.

To reject Jesus Christ is to reject God’s eternal blessings for humankind -vv.3-7, 11-14.

 The riches of His grace is the incontestable proof of the restoration of the saints to walking in God’s perfect blueprint for mankind- vv.4-7, 11-14.

The riches of His grace is a daily experience for those who abide in Christ Jesus– vv. 3-7, 15, 20-23; John 15:1-11.

Believing in and having intimate relationship with Jesus Christ is central to fully benefiting from the riches of His grace– vv.4-7, 11-19; Acts 17:28.

                                 

God is the source of the riches of His grace and glory; Jesus Christ is the custodian of them; and the Holy is the guarantor of their delivery to the saints – vv. 3-7, 13-14.

The riches of His grace and glory are the products of receiving the word of truth, the gospel of the salvation of the saints –vv.7, 13-14.

Richard Obeng Mensah, author of Daily Abundance

richardobengmensah@gmail.com

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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