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Holy and Without Blame Before Him

Holy and Without Blame Before Him

Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

INTRODUCTORY THOUGHTS

There are two areas in which a man can be blameless. He can be blameless in his practice based upon his efforts to do right. Additionally, a believer can be blameless positionally, but this is completely based upon the finished work and righteousness of Christ. This second area of blamelessness is the subject of Ephesians 1:4 as is also the case in Colossians 1:22. In the context of that passage, it is clear this blamelessness comes only through the reconciliation of Christ (Colossians 1:21). This means that in Christ, believers bear no guilty responsibility for sins they have committed. Instead, believers are viewed and accepted in the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 1:6).

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

(For children):Right now, in God’s sight, a saved person is without blame because Christ took our sin upon Him when He died and gave us His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). There is no other way to be blameless (Romans 10:1-5; Philippians 3:9).

(For everyone):What is the difference between a man’s position and his practice? Why is it important for each believer to know where he stands both positionally and practically?

(For everyone):Why do believers not bear any guilty responsibility for their sins? What has Christ done to ensure that that guilt was satisfied and completely removed?

PRAYER THOUGHTS

Thank God for what He has done for you.

Ask God to help your practice match your position.

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Hallelujah, 'Tis Done!

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Daily Proverb

Proverbs 11:24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
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