A Church Worth Thanking God For | Ephesians 1:13–16

A Church Worth Thanking God For | Ephesians 1:13–16

October 11, 2026 · 38 min

Paul thanked God for the church in Ephesus, and he told them why: their faith in the Lord Jesus and their love for all the saints. But what kind of faith believes in an inheritance we won't fully receive until the other side?Let's walk through Ephesians 1:13–16, see why the Holy Spirit is our down payment, look at two kinds of faith and what it takes to be saved, and learn to hold on to both faith and love.0:00 What Are You Grateful For?5:05 The Holy Spirit Is Your Down Payment9:24 An Inheritance on the Other Side15:29 Two Kinds of Faith21:17 How to Be Saved: Romans 10:926:33 Faith Plus Nothing30:39 Can a Child Really Be Saved?34:18 Faith Like a Child: Matthew 18We write a personal letter every week, reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. Join the family: https://abidanshah.com/join~~~~GIVE: https://abidanshah.com/give/BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.