Chosen in Christ : The Glory of Grace in Ephesians 1

by Phillips, Richard D.

• ISBN13: 9780875527925
• ISBN10: 0875527922
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co

Summary

The Apostle Paul broke into doxologies when writing about the electing grace of God. Far from cold, lifeless doctrine, the revelation of God's sovereign mercy stirs heart and mind, and comforts the soul. Writes Richard Phillips in this engaging exposition of Ephesians 1, "There is no debate raging within the Godhead concerning our place in salvation, no tension; there are no awkward silences or heated conversations. Rather there is a grand and cohesive conspiracy of love originating in the eternal and sovereign grace of the Father." Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Grace and Peace to You, Ephesians 1:1--2	1	(14)
What Is a Christian? Ephesians 1:1	15	(14)
Blessing for Blessing, Ephesians 1:3	29	(12)
Chosen in Christ, Ephesians 1:4	41	(14)
Predestined as Sons, Ephesians 1:5	55	(14)
The Glory of His Grace, Ephesians 1:6	69	(14)
Redemption in Christ, Ephesians 1:7--8	83	(14)
The Blood of Christ, Ephesians 1:7	97	(14)
The Salvation Mystery, Ephesians 1:9--10	111	(16)
The Glorious Plan of God, Ephesians 1:11--13	127	(14)
Marked with a Seal, Ephesians 1:13	141	(14)
The Deposit of Our Inheritance, Ephesians 1:14	155	(14)
Paul's Prayer for the Church, Ephesians 1:15--17	169	(14)
Knowing God, Ephesians 1:17	183	(14)
The Three ``Whats,'' Ephesians 1:18--20	197	(16)
Christ Exalted, Ephesians 1:20--23	213	(16)
Prayer and the Sovereignty of God, Ephesians 1:15--23	229	(14)
Notes	243	(8)
Index of Scripture	251	(6)
Index of Subjects and Names	257