In Him: Redemptions II

Ephesians 1:8 ESV

8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight

Ephesians 1:9–10 ESV

9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

Telos of all creation is to unite all things in Him

Chosen for adoption through redemption brings a people once far, near.

I. The Word created all things

All things placed under a curse of separation because of Adam

For us to know God’s power

II. The Word then begins the work of reconciliation

At the cross and his resurrection

For us to pursue reconciliation

III. The Word then consummates what he started

At the end when he returns to judge the quick and the dead

For us to

This is the good and pleasurable will of God

Each aspect has been attacked by those who are under the sway of the prince of the power of the air

I. All things came to be by a natural process

II. All things are for the purpose