THE POINT OF PREDESTINATION

Ephesians 1:4b-6

I. THE DIVINE ______________ (v. 4b).
A. When Were We Predestined?
1. We were predestined in ____________________.

B. Four Aspects of God’s Plan
1. God’s plan is ___________________ (Ps. 33:11;
Isa. 46:9-10; 2 Tim. 1:9; 2 Thess. 2:13).

2. God’s plans are set in _________________ (Isa.
14:24; Numb. 23:19).

3. God’s plan includes _____________ events (Prov.
16:33).

4. God’s plan includes the _______________ acts of
people (Acts 4:27-28; Gen. 50:20).

II. DIVINE ___________________ (v. 4b).
A. Why Did God Predestine Us?

1. We were predestined because he __________ us.

B. What Kind of Love Is It?
1. An ______________ love.
2. A _______________ love.
3. A _________________ love.
4. A __________________ love.
5. A __________________ love.
6. A __________________ love.

III. DIVINE ________________ (v. 5).
A. The Purpose of Predestination
1. For __________________ as sons.
2. The privilege of adoption.
a. Approach God as _________________.
b. ____________________ with Christ.
c. Share in Christ’s ___________/____________.
d. Recipients of God’s particular_____________.

IV. DIVINE _______________________ (v. 6).
A. The Aim of Our Existence
1.

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