“That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ.” Eph. 1:12.
3. What did the Ephesians do upon hearing the gospel?
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation.” Verse 13, first part.
4. What experience followed this trust in Jesus?
“In whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.” Verse 13, last part.
Note.—To trust in Jesus is to believe in Him, to have abiding and unbounded confidence in Him. When such trust exists, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise.
5. What is the gospel to every one that believes?
“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” Rom. 1:16.
6. How does God regard one who abandons his faith?
“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back My soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Heb. 10:38.