Our Great Salvation (Ephesians 1:11-12)

This sermon on Ephesians 1:11–12 argues that the purpose of salvation is found in union with Christ: believers were chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Spirit so that they would become Christ’s inheritance and live “to the praise of His glory.” Drawing on John Piper’s theme that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him,” the sermon connects God’s glory with the believer’s joy, emphasizing that Christians glorify God by enjoying Him, knowing Him more deeply, obeying Him, and growing in spiritual maturity. The message moves from the history of salvation—election, adoption, and redemption—to its purpose: that believers would bring joy and glory to Jesus Christ. Practically, this means living as Romans 12 describes: offering ourselves fully to God, resisting conformity to the world, loving and serving others, and making Christ and His people our joyful priority.