We are continuing to look at Thomas Goodwin's first sermon on Ephesians. Here he helps us think about what it means for Paul to be an apostle, answers some possible objections to Paul's claim to have received his apostleship directly from God,
Isaac Ambrose reminds us of God's decree that He would save us through Christ and encourages us of the certainty and assurance of salvation that should produce in us.
We are walking our way very slowly through some of Thomas Goodwin's sermons on Ephesians. Here we begin with verses 1 and 2, and specifically what he has to say about the author of this epistle.
I thought we could start very slowly walking our way through some of the messages Thomas Goodwin preached on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. He begins by talking about the excellency of the letter and the reason Paul may have written it.
Ambrose helps us look to Jesus before the foundation of the world. And, what do we see? We see God the Father making a plan to save the church in Christ!
Isaac Ambrose has been helping us look to Christ. Last time, we saw how he helps us see Christ in the promises in the Old Testament beginning with Genesis 3:15. Here, he actually takes us back further and shows us Christ before the foundation o
Looking to Jesus is our great delight! What a privilege not just to know about Jesus but to have a relationship with Him. Here Ambrose challenges us not to be so busy that we neglect what is most precious and important.
It is a great privilege for us to have the gospel. What difference should this make in our lives? Thomas Goodwin helps us think about how to apply what he’s been saying about the glory of the gospel to the way we live.