Count Your Blessings | Ephesians 1:3-14 | Pastor John Miller

What does it truly mean to be "blessed" by God? In this profound study of Ephesians 1:3–14, Pastor John Miller explores the "spiritual bank account" that every believer in Jesus Christ possesses. Rather than focusing on temporary material gains, Paul directs our attention to the eternal riches we have "in Christ"—blessings that were set in motion before the foundation of the world. Pastor John breaks down this "Trinitarian hymn of praise," showing how God the Father chose and adopted us, God the Son redeemed and forgave us, and God the Holy Spirit sealed and secured us. Discover why you don't need to beg God for blessings, but rather learn to walk in the ones He has already lavishly poured out upon you for the praise of His glory. In this study, you will discover: - The Position of the Believer: What it means to be "in Christ" and how that standing changes everything. - Election and Predestination: Understanding God’s sovereign choice and His predetermined purpose for those He saves. - Adoption as Adults: The radical truth that we are placed immediately as adult sons and daughters with a full inheritance. - Redemption through Blood: How Jesus entered the "slave market" of sin to purchase us at the highest possible price. - The Forgiveness of Sins: The imagery of the "scapegoat" and how Christ has carried our transgressions as far as the east is from the west. - The Seal of the Spirit: Why the Holy Spirit is God’s "engagement ring" and a down payment on our future glory. 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Blessed to be a Blessing 01:20 - Common Blessings for All Believers (Not Just Super Saints) 02:41 - The Meaning of "In Christ": Our Spiritual Position 03:34 - Category 1: Blessings from God the Father (Verses 4-6) 05:12 - The Doctrine of Election: God's Sovereign Choice 06:46 - Sovereignty vs. Free Will: The Family Secret 08:38 - Choosing the Foolish Things: Candidates for Glory 09:46 - Predestination and Adoption: God’s Purpose for You 11:48 - Accepted in the Beloved: Standing in His Righteousness 13:41 - Category 2: Blessings from God the Son (Verses 7-12) 15:05 - Redemption: Being Purchased from the Slave Market 16:47 - Forgiveness: The Scapegoat and Carrying Away Sin 18:34 - Revealing His Will: Reversing the Curse of Sin 20:33 - We are the Inheritance: A Gift from Father to Son 22:33 - Category 3: Blessings from God the Holy Spirit (Verses 13-14) 23:30 - The Order of Salvation: Hearing, Believing, and Sealing 25:12 - The Seal: Ownership and Unbreakable Security 26:43 - The Earnest: God’s Down Payment and Engagement Ring 28:03 - Conclusion: To the Praise of His Glory ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons Request Prayer: https://www.revival.tv/prayerrequest 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #Ephesians1 #CountYourBlessings #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #InChrist #SpiritualBlessings #DoctrineOfElection #Redemption #HolySpirit #BibleStudy