Chosen. Welcomed. Sealed. (Ultimate Gratitude List 1 - Pastor Jared)

Most of us measure our relationship with God by how hard we grip faith. Whether we're doing enough. Whether we've cleaned up enough.But that's not Christianity.Dig into one of the most misunderstood — and most comforting — truths in the entire Bible: before you chose God, God chose you.Written from prison, the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians doesn't start with a to-do list. It starts with identity. Who you already are in Christ. What you already have. What can never be taken away.In this message you'll explore:* What predestination actually means (and why it's for your comfort, not your confusion)* The difference between forgiveness and being welcomed into a family* Why God's grace isn't a wet wipe — it's Niagara Falls* How the Holy Spirit is a deposit securing an inheritance that will never fade, rot, or disappear* If you've ever wondered whether God's love has conditions, or whether your past disqualifies you, this is the message for you.