Blessings of Life
January 19, 2025
Blessings of Life
Ephesians 1:1-10
1. How do the blessings of grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ set the tone for the rest of the letter?
從神我們的父和主耶穌基督所賜的恩典與平安如何為整封寫給以弗所教會的書信定下基調？
2. What does it mean for God to have “blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ”? How have you experienced this spiritual blessing?
神在基督裡“賜給我們天上各樣屬靈的福氣”這句話是什麼意思？您如何經歷這種屬靈的福氣？
3. Paul mentions that God chose us before the foundation of the world. How does this truth affect your understanding of God’s sovereignty and love as well as the free will of men?
保羅提到神在創立世界之前就揀選了我們。這真理如何影響您對神的主權和愛，以及人的自由意志的理解？
4. How does this concept of adoption shape your identity as a believer?
這個領養的概念如何塑造您作為信徒的身份？
5. How should we respond to God’s grace and forgiveness?
我們應該如何回應神的恩典和赦免？
If time permits, discuss what it means to you that Christ has made you holy and blameless?
若時間允許，討論基督使您成為聖潔和無可指摘對您意味著什麼？
Link to sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/aSG9xwsUwug?si=-XTM3vNLKPsPqFiq