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3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,(A) who has blessed us in the heavenly realms(B) with every spiritual blessing in Christ. The word predestined not only emphasizes the sovereignty of God, but it also indicates that the subjects are ordained ahead of time for something. The personal seal on a 1st century document, letter or container indicated ownership and security. 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. This was a vast contrast to their culture which sought after the material blessings of weath, fame, and power. The main emphasis is on our spiritual blessings, but its interesting to notice that a different Person of the Trinity is emphasized in each stanza: God the Father in the first stanza, God the Son in the second, and God the Holy Spirit in the third. Lesson 1 - Ephesians 1:1-14 1). 0000003321 00000 n
Where the presence of sin, sorrow, and death will no longer exist. Ephesians 1:3-14 is a doxology - a response of praise to God for the many spiritual blessings He has given us. Limiting God's omniscience to some time in the past limits God. 2:15; [Acts 13:26; 15:7]. It is to put all things (people, places, powers, planets, politicians, etc) under the visible authority of Christ at His coming. 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. And Romans 3:10-18 says there was no good thing or merit within me to cause Him to do it. The blessings we have in Christ are so much more than physical blessings. What an inheritance! From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. He chose me to become holy and blameless before Him forever. In love 5 he predestined us[ a] for adoption to himself as . The Natural Man is "dead in transgressions and sins" (verse 1). All rights reserved. )?3?#%yg#29c_33{daYiy. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places. As far as theyre concerned, were duped. Ephesians 1.3-6. Every Spiritual Blessing. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. And no person in hell will have this excuse: "I'm here because God didn't choose me.". Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. Ep). The next 11 verses go on to describe what these great blessings are. 6:7; Col. 1:5; 2 Tim. Christian Living, Devotional, Journal, Lists 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ found in the book of E Not mysterious - just previously secret, or not yet known. Verses 3-14. <>
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3:10) "For there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin." (Eccl. In Ephesians 1:3, we are told, "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," This passage. He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. In Ephesians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is explaining the spiritual blessings that we have been given in Christ. 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. Every Spiritual Blessing Ephesians 1:1-14 When life gets hard, choose gratitude. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ: As Found in the Book of Ephesians by Richard L. Rice, Leona J. Atkinson Paperback $10.00 Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping Unavailable for pickup at B&N Skokie Village Crossing Check Availability at Nearby Stores Instant Purchase Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by Thursday, April 6 ESV Text Edition: 2016. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ: We are destined to reign! Ephesians 1:3 'Every Spiritual Blessing in the Heavenly Places' is part 3 of The Bible Teacher's Commentary series on Ephesians 1:1-3. 3) states summarily the ground of thanksgiving, expanding it with glowing fullness in vers. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Access full book title Christian Journal: Blessed Be the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, . 2. Physical . The sixth spiritual blessing listed is knowing the mystery of His will ( Ephesians 1:8-10 ). Or to the blessings and authority have you been given in Christ? Every single spiritual blessing is ours! Paul wants the believers in this region to perceive and be aware of the hope, glory, and power at work within them. Every Spiritual Blessing Ours in Christ 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. 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. Paul draws an intentional reference to the Trinity in Ephesians 1:3-14 and again in verse 17. The hope of our calling is directly connected with our future inheritance. This is the hope that we can cling to during the trials and difficulties of this life. Do you have questions or comments about the material on this website? 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. 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. 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. <>
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EVERY BELIEVER IS BLESSED WITH ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE! Gods plan to send Jesus to redeem mankind back to Himself was set from eternity. 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 . Start your free trial today! We like to hear how this ministry is serving people like you. 4For he chose us(C) in him before the creation of the world(D) to be holy and blameless(E) in his sight. Lets take a look at the specific blessings mentioned in this chapter. Look at us now. 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). . 0000005013 00000 n
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He's blessed us with redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of all our trespasses (7). In love(F) 5he[a] predestined(G) us for adoption to sonship[b](H) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(I) and will 6to the praise of his glorious grace,(J) which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Physical blessings are temporary, our spiritual blessings are eternal! Another spiritual blessing is that we now have the capacity to understand God's eternal purpose for the universe (vs9-10). eDevos are in-depth essays on a particular topic or Scripture. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every blessing of the Spirit, in heavenly places in Christ. Summary of 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. We have been blessed "with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places." These are eternal. 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. God the Father is the originator and source of every spiritual blessing. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation. 0000000796 00000 n
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What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? Ephesians 1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places. Who Hath Blessed Us with All Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly P PDF full book. God the Father Planned and Prepared the Spiritual Blessings 1. Then, you can enjoy all spiritual blessings in Christ. While I think this topic is important for us to search out, I dont believe its the point of this passage. And God granted him that which he requested. True blessings are those that exist in the eternal realm of the heavenly places. We are predestined to sonship in the family of God. These two landmarks became a means of economic survival during the time of Paul as they brought many tourist to the area. Holy and Blameless (v.4) In Christ you are holy and blameless. Can that really be true? In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven. to bless. Start your free trial today! We were slaves to sin. 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). In this case, we are fore-ordained to be adopted as sons. In New Testament days, adoption was an official act by which a biological son was entered the position of an adult son. Summary of Ephesians 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. And we will actually participate in the everlasting glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. And he gave him tithes of all. Every spiritual blessing refers to all the conceivable gifts of redemption that Christians receive by being united with Jesus Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. He owns us because of the finished transaction at the cross. hb`````d`a` @1V 0^Y . 1 Chronicles 29:20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. He redeemed us through the sacrifice of His Son, taking away the sting of death and granting us the righteousness that brings eternal life. m}.jCq]4yaAWN&sQ'_N:*l Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 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. And now this eternal purpose of God has been made known. 9; [Luke 2:14; Heb. 0000001411 00000 n
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What does it mean that God chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4)? No one has an excuse for not choosing God. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,(X) the promised Holy Spirit,(Y) 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance(Z) until the redemption(AA) of those who are Gods possessionto the praise of his glory.(AB). Acknowledge that you are a sinner "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Rom. 1 0 obj
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We have an eternal home waiting for us in heaven. Hope Christian Church Todd Cravens 8 March 2015 Sermon Series: The Book of Ephesians Every Spiritual Blessing Subtitle (Ephesians 1:3-14 ESV) 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. Have you ever given much thought to your position as a child of God? Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. Appreciating and appropriating these blessings, however, is a different matter. Thirdly, Ephesians 1:6 says, "to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.". He's lavished the richness of his grace on us in many ways (8). This is a spiritual blessing. 44\1: U@ V_/
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What a blessing to know that our salvation is safe, sure and secure! God "rubber-stamped" us for Heaven way back in eternity past! 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. A. All rule, authority, power, and dominion is under His subjection. 1. Thank God for the infinite wealth of spiritual blessings He's given you. While physical blessings can come and go, our blessings in Christ will remain forever. Summary of Ephesians 1:18-19 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. A second spiritual blessing is mentioned in verse 5. 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. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! By faith lets claim and enjoy every spiritual blessing that God has given us!- Dave Reid. % One that will never spoil or fade. The Book of Ephesians. Romans 5:17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more . From pneuma; non-carnal, 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. (See Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; 2 Corinthians 5:1-8; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2.). He now had all the privileges and responsibilities and dignity associated with adult sonship. 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