Hetty Green was worth over $100 million in 1916 — and she ate cold oatmeal, delayed medical care for her son until he lost his leg, and died arguing over cheaper milk. She had limitless wealth and lived like a pauper. That's exactly the picture Paul has in mind when he writes to the church at Ephesus.

In this opening message of our series "Fullness," Pastor Ron introduces the book of Ephesians — a letter written to believers who, though spiritually rich in Christ, were living far beneath their inheritance. Covering Ephesians 1:1–3, the sermon lays the foundation for everything that follows: you have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ, and the question isn't whether you need more — it's whether you're drawing on what you already have.

The Author — Paul, a Prisoner with a Perspective: Writing from Roman imprisonment, Paul never calls himself a prisoner of Rome — he calls himself a prisoner of Christ, an ambassador in chains, because he never lost sight of God's sovereign plan.

The Assembly — Saints Alive: Paul writes to "the saints," not marble statues or dead religious figures, but living believers set apart by God — spiritual astronauts in this world but not of it.

The Affirmation — Grace and Peace: More than a greeting, Paul is pronouncing what God wants in every believer's life: grace (undeserved favor freely given) and peace (independent of circumstances, anchored in the cross).

The Abundant Blessing — Every Spiritual Blessing: Not some, not most — every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ, already given, already yours, already in the account. God couldn't give you more than He gave you in Christ.