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Froma biblical perspective, forgiveness is not a small thing. It is not a sideissue. It is at the very heart of the gospel. Without forgiveness, there is nosalvation, no peace with God, and no real freedom in life. The Bible says in Ephesians1:7,“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness ofsins, according to the riches of His grace.” Forgiveness is God's graciousact of removing our guilt, canceling our debt of sin, and restoring ourrelationship with Him—based entirely on what Jesus Christ has done for us onthe cross.Tobe forgiven means that God no longer holds my sin against me. He no longercondemns me. My record has been cleared, and my relationship with Him has beenrestored. Thatis why David could say in Psalm 32:1–2, “Blessed is he whosetransgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom theLORD does not impute iniquity.” That word blessed means deeplyjoyful, relieved, and at rest. There is no freedom like knowing God is nolonger against you. Now, how do we know we are forgiven? What are some of theevidences of forgiveness in our lives—mentally, spiritually, and emotionally? First,there is mental evidence. When I am forgiven, I no longer live underconstant condemnation. I may remember my past, but I am no longer crushed byit. I believe God's Word over my feelings. Romans 8:1 tells us, “Thereis therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” Godsays in Isaiah 43:25, “I… am He who blots out your transgressions forMy own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” God is not saying Heforgets in the human sense, but that He no longer counts our sins against us.The debt has been paid. Second,there is spiritual evidence. Forgiveness brings peace with God. Fear isreplaced with confidence. Prayer becomes open and honest. Worship becomesjoyful instead of heavy. Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore, having beenjustified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Forgivenessrestores fellowship with God. We are no longer hiding. We are no longerrunning. We draw near to Him with full assurance of faith. Third,there is emotional evidence. Forgiveness brings relief instead ofconstant guilt. Gratitude replaces shame. Joy begins to return. David prayed inPsalm 51:12, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.”Forgivenessdoes not erase all consequences, but it restores joy, peace, and freedom in theheart. Nowlet's talk about forgiveness from another angle—forgiving others. Biblicalforgiveness does not mean forgetting, excusing the sin, or pretending it didnot hurt. Forgiveness is a decision to release someone from the debt they oweyou and to leave justice in God's hands. The Bible says in Romans 12:19,“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves… for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, Iwill repay,' says the Lord.” When I have truly forgiven someone, I am nolonger seeking revenge. I am no longer rehearsing the offense to fuel anger. Ican pray for them sincerely. I desire their good, not their harm. 1 Corinthians 13:5 says, “Love… keeps no record of wrongs.”That is how God forgives us. He does not shame us. He does not hold ourpast over our heads. He restores us to fellowship. Andabove all, we look to Jesus. As He hung on the cross in Luke 23:34,Jesus said, “Father, forgive them.”Forgivenessflows from grace, not from worthiness. Let me close with this thought. To knowthat my sins are forgiven means my past no longer defines me, my present isfilled with peace, and my future is secure in Christ. And when I trulyunderstand how much I have been forgiven, I find the grace to forgive others. Thatis why Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:32,“Be kind to one another,tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” MayGod help us to live in the freedom of His forgiveness—and to extend that samegrace to others.
Grace to You: Ephesians 1:1-2; 6:21-24 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Church
The Blessing God | Jeff White | January 11, 2026https://www.newcityep.com
A verse by verse Bible teaching through Ephesians 1:7-23 by Pastor Brock Ashley.
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Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Title: Grace and Peace Scripture: Ephesians 1:2 Sermon by: Paul Goebel Sermon Series: Ephesians: Walk in Love
In our last teaching from Ephesians 1, we saw how Christians are chosen, adopted, redeemed, enlightened, designated, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. These are unchangeable blessings that define our identity in Christ. Here we look at Paul's gratitude for the Ephesians' faith and love, which are expressed in action, not just belief or feeling. Paul's prayer urges us to embody these truths as the united body of Christ.
Pastor Jim challenges the church to move beyond the basics of faith and embrace the deeper transformation that comes from truly knowing God in Christ. Paul's prayer for the believers in Ephesus is not just one of gratitude; it is a plea for them to see the unimaginable hope, inheritance, and power that are theirs in Jesus. Jim invites us to hunger for more than spiritual comfort food and instead pursue the richness of being a Messiah-shaped people, united as God's family and empowered to live as agents of new creation in a broken world. When we grasp the risen Christ as King over all, our understanding of church shifts from routine to mission, from individual salvation to communal transformation.
January 11, 2026 AM ~ Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ ~ Rev. Caleb Cangelosi
Ephesians 1 - The Treasures of Heaven by Calvary Chapel Irmo
Reliance Church 1-4-26 Jacob Hall Ephesians 1 by Pastor Aaron Wallace
Send me a Text Message!I love what Paul Miller writes in his book, "A Praying Life." He writes, "If you are not praying, then you are quietly confident that time, money, and talent are all you need in life. You'll always be a little too tired, a little too busy. But, if like Jesus you realize you can't do life on your own, then no matter how busy, no matter how tiredyou are, you will find the time to pray." In other words, if I know I need help, I will pray. And perhaps the best words of prayer to start with are...God, I need help...
Holy and Faithful In Christ | Jeff White | January 4, 2026https://www.newcityep.com
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ephesians 1 (in which Paul outlines the gifts God's adopted children receive), and Matthew 2 (in which wise men visit the baby Jesus). In Christ, God is for you and at work in you.
Send me a Text Message!How well do I know God? If there was one and only one question we should ask ourselves as we start a new year...it would be, "How well do I know him?" Jesus once was overheard praying, he said, "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." (John 17:3) How well do I know God? Moses spoke with God like a man does with his friend, and yet he cried out to know more of God. Paul said, nothing matters to me more than knowing Christ. I want to know Christ. Maggie Ross described the start of spiritual life as beginning to understand that the feeling of emptiness is really an indication of our hunger for God. In other words, every need you have experienced is a reminder that what I need more than anything... is to know God. How well do I know God?
Join Mateus, Michelle, and Xenia as they kick off an exciting new Bible study series diving deep into the book of Ephesians! This episode launches a journey through one of the most encouraging letters in the New Testament—a powerful message written by Paul from prison to the church in Ephesus, reminding them (and us) of our identity, inheritance, and calling in Christ. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]
In this sermon we return to Paul's beautiful words from Ephesians about how all things are summed up in Christ, or recapitulated as we say. There's bits about home, new, driving, hiking, baseball, camping, and a junkyard I would visit as a kid. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026 Title: By the Will of God Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2 Sermon by: Mark Davis Sermon Series: Ephesians: Walk in Love
God sees us as his chosen masterpiece through grace alone, not our efforts. This truth transforms how we approach life, relationships, and purpose. Listen now and be inspired to embrace your true identity and live with confidence in God's love.
January 4, 2026, AM ~ To the Saints in Christ Jesus ~ Rev. Charles Marchman
A verse by verse Bible teaching through Ephesians 1:1-6 by Pastor Brock Ashley.
Send me a Text Message!In his book "The Prayer of Jabez" Bruce Wilkinson writes, "To bless in the Biblical sense means to ask for or to impart supernatural favor. When we ask for God's Blessing, we're not asking for more of what we could get for ourselves. We're crying out for the wonderful, unlimited goodness that only God has the power to give us." I think the problem is that somewhere along the way, we quit believing that God's blessing matters, or maybe we quit believing that God really wants to bless us. But let me tell you God's all-in on your blessing!
Send me a Text Message!In this episode, you will hear Jesus ask a question, that on first hearing, you may be tempted to think, "That's the dumbest question I've ever heard." He walks up to one broken man lying in the midst of hundreds of broken people. They're all laying around a pool because of a legend that when the pool bubbled, the first one in would be healed. Jesus walks up to this man who has laid poolside for over three decades and Jesus asks, "Do you want to be made well?"But of course, it's not really a dumb question. It's the question, we probably all need to answer. Do you want to be made well and... do you trust Jesus to do it?
Year A, Second Sunday After Christmas
Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us, to validate us as family, and to guarantee our eternal life.
Full-chapter, Jesus-centered Advent readings, rooted in themes of longing, preparation, incarnation, and hope. Each passage invites joyful anticipation of Christ's coming. May this daily rhythm of listening to God's Word shape your heart in this season of waiting
20 Proverbs 9-10; Genesis 24-28; 19 Psalms 20-24; 48 Galatians 4-6; 49 Ephesians 1-3
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"How should we understand the language of election and predestination in Ephesians 1 and what was Paul's purpose in emphasizing it to the Ephesian believers? How does Ephesians 2:8-10 balance God's work and our good works, and why is that balance so central to Paul's message? In today's episode, Director of Equipping, Chris Sherrod, and Watermark member Robin Clark talk about Ephesians 1-4. Robin provides us with the context of the book of Ephesians and tackles the language around predestination, helping us understand the different positions on this theological topic. To learn more about the positions of predestination, check out these Got Questions articles: https://www.gotquestions.org/predestination.html https://www.gotquestions.org/predestination-vs-free-will.html You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df"