9 Blessings IN Christ

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:3-14

There is none other worthy to be praised than God alone. His love is unending and His rewards cease not! He’s not only chosen and predestined us to be His Beloved, but He’s gives us so much more! How could we even fathom anything more than this?

Here are 9 Spiritual blessings we are given by being IN Christ:

1.      In Christ He has chosen us (v.4)

a.      And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

b.      “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.” Deuteronomy 14:2

c.      “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Mathew 22:14

d.      “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” John 15:16

e.      “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Romans 8:29

2.      Adopted into His family (v.5)

a.      “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” John 1:12

b.      “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” 1 John 3:1

3.      Bestowed upon us His grace (v.6)

a.      “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10

b.      “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.“ John 1:17

c.      “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Ephesians 4:17

d.      “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,” 2 Thessalonians 2:16

4.      We are redeemed (v.7) “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace,” Ephesians 1:7

a.      “Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.” Hebrews 9:12

b.      “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:” 1 Corinthians 1:30

c.      “In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:” Colossians 1:14

5.      We are granted wisdom and insight to His future Will and plan (v.8-9)

a.      “Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:” Ephesians 1:8-9

b.      “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:” Colossians 1:27

6.      We are reconciled unto Him (V.10)

a.      “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.” Romans 5:10

b.      “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled” Colossians 1:21

7.      We’ve been made His treasure (v.11)

a.      “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” Romans 8:17

b.      “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:” Exodus 19:5

8.      We are granted the Holy Spirit (v.13)

a.      “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” Ephesians 1:13

b.      “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” 2 Corinthians 1:22

9.      We are ASSURED of our Salvation (v.14)

                a.      “Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of                    the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:14

b.      “And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)” Hebrews 10:21-23

 What an astounding list of blessings! All available IN Christ! Apart from Him we are nothing, nor can we do anything… much less, expect anything from the Living God. He is faithful and full of Love for His children! Most of all we read this phrase: “according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself”. It is pleasing to Him to bestow upon us these things. It’s always been His plan to restore us to Him; which is why He gave us Jesus! Such perfect HARMONY IN Christ! He never intended on making “another” way. His flawless Son, impeccable plan and beautiful blessings that stem from His overall design are uncomparable to anything this world offers. Have you tasted His goodness and these received His unending blessings? Riches far beyond our comprehension and they’re all made possible in JESUS!