What does Ephesians 1 say about our position in Christ?
Ephesians 1 says that God has placed us in the position of joint heirs with Christ according to the good pleasure of His will. This means our position in Christ is that of joint heirs with Him, a status given by God's own pleasure.
Les explains that Ephesians 1 declares God has placed believers in the position of joint heirs with Christ according to the good pleasure of His will. He then moves to verse 6. This follows his illustration of the ball game, where the call goes out to all, but only those who respond are chosen, and the example of Lydia, whose heart the Lord opened. Les emphasizes that God knew from eternity past who would respond, so when they do, it is according to His will. Thus, our position as joint heirs is a result of God's good pleasure.
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
More Questions
Why has God placed us positionally as children in Christ?
God has placed us positionally as children by Jesus Christ Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, for the purpose that we would be to the praise of the glory of His grace.
In Ephesians 1:7, who is the 'in whom' that gives us redemption?
In Ephesians 1:7, 'in whom' refers to Christ, who was introduced in verse 5.