Eph. 1:7-14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
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All of these statements "stacked" together and his "abounding" grace reminded me of how, in Ephesians chapter two, Paul reminds us of "where and who" we were before we were chosen in him and came to know Christ in salvation.
"Dead in trespasses and sins!"
Trusted, heard, believed, sealed. A lesson in each word.
Ephesians chapter two...And you He "Made Alive" who were dead in trespasses and sins. (NKJV)
When Satan reminds me of my "sins and trespasses" of my "old man", then I rejoice that in Christ I am a new man!