Ephesians 1:1-10; My previous message from II Corinthians 4 focused on the suffering of the Apostle Paul for preaching the gospel and standing firm in his faith. Our present world is foundationally negative towards the Christian faith because the message of sinners needing forgivenss and spiritual renewal is far less appealing than Humanism. The only two options for earthly existence is to humbly acknowledge a Sovereign God or go it on your own as the ruler of your life.