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As this magnificent doxology comes to a close, perhaps you noticed that it is structured in three stanzas: verses 3-6, verses 7-12 and verse 13-14.
j`7ahgP APHd=,3$] x ,9.KY You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Here we see Pauls initial greeting to the church in Ephesus. Ephesians 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God. Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ. A second spiritual blessing is mentioned in verse 5. Start your free trial today! endobj
. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! The fact that were going to share in God's glorious program for the future is another spiritual blessing (vs11-12). We have been adopted into His family. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. When we turn to Ephesians 2: 1-12, we see what we were like before we were saved and what we are like now apart from the Lord Jesus. The first chapter of Ephesians is divided into three main sections: Lets dive in and take a look at each section in Ephesians chapter 1, verse by verse. 0000023060 00000 n
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Devotions for Growing Christians Spiritual Blessings Ephesians 1:3 - "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ." Read Ephesians 1:3-14. . This is the hope that we can cling to during the trials and difficulties of this life. Its simply amazing to learn that we were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (v4)! Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Paul wants these believers to know the love of God for them. In love 5 he[ a] predestined us for adoption to sonship[ b . 0000067558 00000 n
Another spiritual blessing is that we now have the capacity to understand God's eternal purpose for the universe (vs9-10). He's lavished the richness of his grace on us in many ways (8). stream Notice that the word "places" is in italics in your Bible, meaning the word is added for better understanding in English). He redeemed us through the sacrifice of His Son, taking away the sting of death and granting us the righteousness that brings eternal life. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. (3) the Medium through whom we have them. 0000395340 00000 n
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Genesis 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. All rights reserved. He has not only redeemed us - He has completely forgiven us for running away from God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king. xXMs6W7yQQRI6vyWhW=PQ36) <7IH;maykbpwN30TyVVY^Z:n eMQ
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6aGdViJ;=^lHT =\Sz0\q The world sees us as a bunch of Bible-believing and Jesus-preaching "dummies"! Spiritual. We are sealed with the Spirit, and given the Spirit as a pledge of our inheritance. Start your free trial today! He loves us enough that he considers us to be His prize and His portion. Its beyond our finite minds to fully grasp how these two seemingly contradictory truths harmonize - but they are not logically contradictory. m}.jCq]4yaAWN&sQ'_N:*l 6:7; Col. 1:5; 2 Tim. 0000003321 00000 n
Most scholars agree that Ephesians was written for a wider readership than just the church at Ephesus and was probably circulated among many churches in the Roman province of Asia, where Ephesus was located. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For less than $5/mo. Before salvation we were in bondage to sin. Paul wanted these believers to know and understand how powerfully God had been and was continuing to work in and among them for His kingdom purposes and glory. 1 John 4:10. 3 0 obj
11 In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in the Christ would be to the praise of His glory. We were slaves to sin. To know you've been chosen before the foundation of the world is to know that your life matters. Acknowledge that you are a sinner "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Rom. We never send unsolicited requests for funds. He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 - "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.". Essentially: God is worthy of praise for sharing the abundance of His goodness with us. Physical . Limiting God's omniscience to some time in the past limits God. 460 0 obj
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7(M)In him we have (N)redemption (O)through his blood, (P)the forgiveness of our trespasses, (Q)according to the riches of his grace, 8which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9(R)making known[b] to us the mystery of his will, (S)according to his purpose, which he (T)set forth in Christ 10as a plan for (U)the fullness of time, (V)to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. We have an eternal home waiting for us in heaven. These spiritual blessings are said to be in "heavenly places. This further emphasizes the fact that they are not earthly and physical. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. Yes, God wants you, dear reader, to receive all the spiritual blessings He makes available. endobj
- THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR DIVINE ORDINATION TO THE BLESSINGS OF GRACE. The word predestined not only emphasizes the sovereignty of God, but it also indicates that the subjects are ordained ahead of time for something. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! In this summary of Ephesians chapter 1, we will begin to look at Pauls letter to the church in Ephesus. This letter if full of exhortation to consider all that God has done for us and why. We look forward to the redemption of our bodies as part of our inheritance. Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. For less than $5/mo. . In love 5 he predestined us[ a] for adoption to himself as . 5 above]; ver. <>
All rights reserved worldwide. Summary of Ephesians 1:8-12 In all wisdom and insight 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He set forth in Him, 10 regarding His plan of the fullness of the times, to bring all things together in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. One that will never spoil or fade. THE LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - by Francis Dixon. No wonder our Scripture goes on to say that all this was according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. %
What does it mean that God chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4)? Every Spiritual Blessing Ephesians 1:1-14 When life gets hard, choose gratitude. Paul wrote the book of Ephesians while he was imprisoned (see Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; 6:20), perhaps while jailed in Rome. He now had all the privileges and responsibilities and dignity associated with adult sonship. These are all listed in the book of Ephesians: abundance, accepted, access, adopted, blameless, blessed, body, boldness, chosen, citizen, %PDF-1.5
In Ephesians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is explaining the spiritual blessings that we have been given in Christ. Paul is praying that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened. Genesis 12:2,3 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: . And God granted him that which he requested. Physical blessings are temporary, our spiritual blessings are eternal! A beautiful way to begin any new year is with a doxology - an expression of praise to God. They are as real as any physical reality, but we can only enter into their existence and effect by faith. As far as theyre concerned, were duped. We are predestined to sonship in the family of God. 0000004603 00000 n
The important point in Ephesians 3 is that God wants me to appreciate the fact that He handpicked me, with all my problems and hangups and sin, even though He forever knew them! eDevos are in-depth essays on a particular topic or Scripture. ver. 0000003989 00000 n
Gods plan was not fully revealed to Old Testament believers, and thats why its called the "mystery of His will." Q-ji|0a]M9:XC#Q@i.@Z% 3) states summarily the ground of thanksgiving, expanding it with glowing fullness in vers. This final section of Ephesians chapter 1 records Pauls prayer for the Ephesians. %PDF-1.3 Read my full disclosure. % 3(A)Blessed be (B)the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing (C)in the heavenly places, 4(D)even as he (E)chose us in him (F)before the foundation of the world, that we should be (G)holy and blameless before him. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. 44\1: U@ V_/
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Richard L. Rice (Author) 15 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $10.00 4 Used from $5.96 6 New from $10.00 Believers we are Blessed! (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. The idea in the phrase "heavenly places" is not a location in space somewhere. 2 0 obj
Ep). Can that really be true? In the first three chapters, Paul answers his own prayer by expounding upon their spiritual blessings in Christ. Yes, this is difficult to understand - but our finite human minds cannot completely fathom all truths. The full manifestation of our relationship is future, but it is a fact now. Baugh. 197 likes. How can one attain these blessings in Christ? The ransom price was high. 13In him you also, when you heard (AB)the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, (AC)were sealed with the (AD)promised Holy Spirit, 14who is (AE)the guarantee[c] of our (AF)inheritance until (AG)we acquire (AH)possession of it,[d] (AI)to the praise of his glory. With all wisdom and understanding, 9he[c] made known to us the mystery(O) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed(P) in Christ, 10to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment(Q)to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. )?3?#%yg#29c_33{daYiy. 4 0 obj
to bless. What is the spirit of wisdom and revelation in Ephesians 1:17? The idea of the fullness of Him here is probably connected to the manner in which Jesus fills His church with His presence and blessings. David Guzik. When we placed faith in Christ we were sealed with the Holy Spirit. When we become Christians were born into the family of God. Compare Genesis 3: 15-17 with Romans 5: 12; then look up John 5: 24 and 40; 1 John 3: 14 and 5: 11-12; and compare Ephesians 4: 18. 3:17, [See ver. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. Now sin has no claim on us. 0000001809 00000 n
Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! This verse tells us that we have been redeemed by the blood of Christ according to the riches of Gods grace. Paul draws an intentional reference to the Trinity in Ephesians 1:3-14 and again in verse 17. 0000006201 00000 n
Our spiritual blessings come from our triune God! No person in Heaven will be able to brag, "I'm here because I chose God." 3:10) "For there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin." (Eccl. If Jesus is the head, then the community of Christians make up His body. Studies in this series: Series 2 download Study 1 SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST Study 10 PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER Study 2 GOD'S PICTURE OF THE NATURAL MAN Read Ephesians 1:1 - Right away Paul states he's an apostle of Jesus "by the will of God." Refresh your memory of Paul's dramatic conversion experience by reading of his life before Christ (Acts 7:54-8:3). 4For he chose us(C) in him before the creation of the world(D) to be holy and blameless(E) in his sight. But in order to receive those spiritual blessings you must decide to receive them by accepting His conditions of pardon through the blood of Jesus. 0000005506 00000 n
We are stamped secure in Christ. All rights reserved. Theyre appropriated by faith - and lets not blame God for our lack of faith. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. So heavenly places is the realm of spiritual experience and activity into which were brought because of our identification with the risen Christ. As God's own possession, the salvation of our souls secure (the Seal), and the complete redemption of our bodies is guaranteed (the Pledge). . English Standard Version (ESV). 0000002636 00000 n
These spiritual blessings belong to every Christian. He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. 11In him we have obtained (W)an inheritance, (X)having been predestined (Y)according to the purpose of him who works all things according to (Z)the counsel of his will, 12so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be (AA)to the praise of his glory. It was also the home to the temple of the greek goddess, Artemis and the Roman goddes, Diana. Lev 11:44; 20:7; 2Sa 22:24; Ps 15:2; Eph 5:27; Col 1:22, NIV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Verse Mapping Bible, Comfort Print: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process, NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. By Tim Kight on April 26, 2021. Not mysterious - just previously secret, or not yet known. he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ. I. controller; by implication, Master. Think of the unbelievers all around us who are struggling for security and peace of mind in a world that seems chaotic and futile. . This historical context helps us to understand Pauls concern for the believers in this region and why he wrote extensively about spiritual warfare. Ephesians: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary by S.M. <>
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What does it mean that in Him we have redemption (Ephesians 1:7)? This passage mentions two of our spiritual blessings: This passage of scripture has left many believers, including Bible scholars, with questions of how we reconcile our freewill with Gods soverignty. hb`````d`a` @1V 0^Y EVERY BELIEVER IS BLESSED WITH ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE! endobj
A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ: As Found in the Book of Ephesians Paperback - October 14, 2011 by Leona J. Atkinson (Author), Rev. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. A. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ Devotional Book. God has blessed us with spiritual blessings as to their nature, rather than temporal ones; with heavenly blessings as to their sphere, rather than earthly blessings; in Christ as to their agency, rather than through any other created medium. 2:15; [Acts 13:26; 15:7]. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! We see there are three things that this enlightenment brings. Out of the kindness of His heart, God picked us individually to be his children - with all the privileges of His sons and daughters! God the Father Planned and Prepared the Spiritual Blessings 1. Equipping Christian Women to Abide in God's Word. God has given us wisdom and insight through His Word and has shown us His desire to bring all things together to glorify Christ. What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. He owns us because of the finished transaction at the cross. Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm has already been lavished upon us as a love gift from our wonderful heavenly Father, the Father of our Lord Jesusall because he sees us wrapped into Chr . From eulogeo; adorable. The Lord Jesus is the Lord of love. While I think this topic is important for us to search out, I dont believe its the point of this passage. 1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! Lets take a look at the specific blessings mentioned in this chapter. Every single spiritual blessing is ours! Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular. cX[qDHPgN&6o'z{Q~OO'`NNn/v}r+]>}YS$Wgxb0+!\U-3#4p%0 jYF,h8{ddN4 +?D~XA^&-`PvGq3)'I{oL4D1m*Xg:6Pt6.o5:' [f5bY%i\x
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-4VotX(io>rRd^dy:rX83u. He's blessed us with redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of all our trespasses (7). And God won't take His Seal back or permit it to be broken. We have been "born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you" (1 Peter 1:3-4). God has placed His mark of ownership on our lives! Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Review: We help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus The Bible also teaches that every human being is responsible to choose God. Summary of Ephesians 1: 11-12 In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in the Christ would be to the praise of His glory. The personal seal on a 1st century document, letter or container indicated ownership and security. 0000000796 00000 n
(used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; 2 Corinthians 5:1-8; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2.) This includes the church. However, much of this plan was a mystery until Christ came. But the Bible teaches that God chooses the saved, while those who are lost do not choose God. What a blessing it is for believers to know that our future doesnt depend on the selfish plans of a power-hungry politician, or itchy fingers on a nuclear button. This article on Ephesians 1:3 uses Paul's special 'blessing' construction to unfold what it means to receive every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Therefore Paul writes to: w Remind Christians of their spiritual blessings in Christ (1:3) (See Romans 8:15-17 & Galatians 4:4-7.). Not only that, we are placed in a position of full privilege in the family. What Happens When Grace Walks In . Gods plan to send Jesus to redeem mankind back to Himself was set from eternity. Series 2. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. GCM produces two periodic publications. He's blessed us in his own Beloved Son with his glorious grace (6) (FLIP SLIDE). ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. You were chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Spirit. xksH{J&@*w~``q~MCjiF~(R"K~wK'g:yl^o'j~r}ysn:]L.4%ic^dusxO`ryxp& MdHHJ2\~UC~._q6hv5?[4#y&9#i.A%y. . It's much like being . In Christ we have been given the fullness of Gods grace. 9; [Luke 2:14; Heb. What does it mean that God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4). And no person in hell will have this excuse: "I'm here because God didn't choose me.". And we will actually participate in the everlasting glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is a mind-blowing concept, but dont attempt to water it down. John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. We have been blessed "with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places." These are eternal. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Summar of Ephesians 1:13-14 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvationhaving also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of the promise, 14 who is a first installment of our inheritance, in regard to the redemption of Gods own possession, to the praise of His glory. Look at us now. Every Spiritual Blessing. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:3. The Book of Ephesians. First, they are "in the heavenly places" a. ESV Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, purple with emblem design, ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, brown, ESV Student Study Bible--soft leather-look, black. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural. Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: John 10:29,30 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural. Box 2268 Westerly, RI 02891. This shows the depth of Gods care and compassion for His people. These two landmarks became a means of economic survival during the time of Paul as they brought many tourist to the area. Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Growing Christians Ministries, P.O. All, the whole, every kind of. In love 5 He predestined us to adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, with which He favored us in the Beloved. hbbc`b``3
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