eDevos are in-depth essays on a particular topic or Scripture. All rights reserved worldwide. God has given us wisdom and insight through His Word and has shown us His desire to bring all things together to glorify Christ. Study 1 SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST (Scripture Portion: Ephesians l: 1 - 14) The apostle Paul spent three years in Ephesus (Acts 19; and 20: 17-38), and as a result of his ministry a church was established in that city. Theyre not the material blessings of a good job or a healthy body. 4 0 obj Lesson 1 - Ephesians 1:1-14 1). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father (Ephes. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. It was also the home to the temple of the greek goddess, Artemis and the Roman goddes, Diana. stream What is the spirit of wisdom and revelation in Ephesians 1:17? By faith lets claim and enjoy every spiritual blessing that God has given us!- Dave Reid. Therefore Paul writes to: w Remind Christians of their spiritual blessings in Christ (1:3) 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. They are spiritual, but that doesnt make them any less real. Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. 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. Paul J. Bucknell. 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! In this glorious anthem, in which the apostle, tracing all to the Divine Fountain, enumerates the glorious privileges of the Church, and blesses God for them, he first (ver. %PDF-1.3 Physical . 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). 3:10) "For there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin." (Eccl. . 0000067558 00000 n H\@OQEcb nb~{:FHrD@C.> 1oDwkf8[k=fyZ|x=!*Hotwv8,6q{;>>5[}5|Ythn?5y+51X7qKU:6zK&}u+tn~SVyJ? Limiting God's omniscience to some time in the past limits God. Not only that, we are placed in a position of full privilege in the family. 0000000796 00000 n What does it mean that God chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4)? 9; [Luke 2:14; Heb. endobj What does it mean that God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4). stream Q-ji|0a]M9:XC#Q@i.@Z% Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. In Christ we have the hope of eternity in heaven. 4-14. Blog posts are short, timely posts that encourage us to move forward on our Christian journey. Ephesians Chapter 1 Summary The first chapter of Ephesians is divided into three main sections: This spiritual blessing in Christ is the revealed knowledge of Gods will of reconciliation through our Savior, Jesus Christ. But the Son of God came down to earth and redeemed us out of the slave market of sin. Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ. The first spiritual blessing that is mentioned in this doxology is our election. They are only ours if we are "in Christ" (verse 3); if, having heard the gospel (verse 13), we have believed (verse 13). 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. The idea in the phrase "heavenly places" is not a location in space somewhere. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. When people are in a proper relationship with their Creator, they can look forward to a joyful year. ver. 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. % (K) 7In him we have redemption(L) through his blood,(M) the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches(N) of Gods grace 8that he lavished on us. While I think this topic is important for us to search out, I dont believe its the point of this passage. When we become Christians were born into the family of God. 0000023060 00000 n 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. . For less than $5/mo. Verses 3-14. And the Bible teaches that God has given every person enough data in order to make that choice. He's lavished the richness of his grace on us in many ways (8). As far as theyre concerned, were duped. Our love for Him must bring us to praise Him and glorify Him . While physical blessings can come and go, our blessings in Christ will remain forever. EHV gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. Spiritual blessings can only be seen by faith because theyre spiritual. Think of this tremendous spiritual blessing. Series 2. 1 0 obj Deuteronomy 32:9. 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. We are sealed with the Spirit, and given the Spirit as a pledge of our inheritance. Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.--On this phrase (used in Romans 15:6; 2Corinthians 1:3; 2Corinthians 11:31; 1Peter 1:3) see Note on Romans 15:6. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! This includes the church. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. %PDF-1.5 It teaches us about the battle raging in the heavenly places and how we can prepare ourselves to engage within it. <> He now had all the privileges and responsibilities and dignity associated with adult sonship. 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. 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. It is, however, to be noted here, that in the Vatican MS. the words "and Father" are omitted, and that the phrase "the God of our Lord Jesus Christ" occurs below in Ephesians 1:17. . He has not only redeemed us - He has completely forgiven us for running away from God. These two landmarks became a means of economic survival during the time of Paul as they brought many tourist to the area. 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. He chose me to become holy and blameless before Him forever. endobj 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. Yes, this is difficult to understand - but our finite human minds cannot completely fathom all truths. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. What is this purpose? A. In love 5 he predestined us[ a] for adoption to himself as . This is a spiritual blessing. God has placed His mark of ownership on our lives! The price has been paid, and we are free to follow our Savior. Were to be pitied for our "wishful thinking. But by faith we continue to hold onto our spiritual blessing, because the Word of God says it is true! Paul wrote the book of Ephesians while he was imprisoned (see Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; 6:20), perhaps while jailed in Rome. (U) 13And you also were included in Christ(V) when you heard the message of truth,(W) the gospel of your salvation. Each stanza concludes with a shout of praise to the glory of God! xn}y q c#Ol [h^F{SG! A beautiful way to begin any new year is with a doxology - an expression of praise to God. However, in this verse, Paul is suggested that we are also Gods inheritance. Essentially: God is worthy of praise for sharing the abundance of His goodness with us. endobj He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. 0000001264 00000 n More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! 7:20) Look to Christ for Salvation 2:4]; See Luke 12:32, [John 3:35; 10:17; Col. 1:13]; See Matt. This verse tells us that we have been redeemed by the blood of Christ according to the riches of Gods grace. Ephesians 3. This cover features Ephesians 1:3- God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Ephesians: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary by S.M. Thirdly, Ephesians 1:6 says, "to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.". All rights reserved. We have been given all we need to succeed and live life abundantly! As a pledge, the Holy Spirit is like an engagement ring or the downpayment on a house. 2:4]; See Luke 12:32, 2 Cor. 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; 2 Corinthians 5:1-8; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2.) <>>> In love 5 he[ a] predestined us for adoption to sonship[ b . Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ: ERV Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. New International Version (NIV). In this summary of Ephesians chapter 1, we will begin to look at Pauls letter to the church in Ephesus. We never send unsolicited requests for funds. 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. As God's own possession, the salvation of our souls secure (the Seal), and the complete redemption of our bodies is guaranteed (the Pledge). Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Theyre appropriated by faith - and lets not blame God for our lack of faith. Its the hope that gives us the strength to press on through the difficult trials and circumstances we face in this life. Redemption and forgiveness are two more spiritual blessings (v7). 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. However, much of this plan was a mystery until Christ came. Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney. The word predestined not only emphasizes the sovereignty of God, but it also indicates that the subjects are ordained ahead of time for something. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Ep). Gods plan was not fully revealed to Old Testament believers, and thats why its called the "mystery of His will." xXMs6W7yQQRI6vyWhW=PQ36) <7IH;maykbpwN30TyVVY^Z:n eMQ 7}st#d%m'n?bxx[(^|[I)qoNC{M2]jmb+[LPO"VMO cKx2$EBRIX&M)>-,*$aKm]_QA@oWE' PN+aZz?N=v~n_+hE*f|d,30 This article on Ephesians 1:3 uses Paul's special 'blessing' construction to unfold what it means to receive every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Equipping Christian Women to Abide in God's Word. But in order to receive those spiritual blessings you must decide to receive them by accepting His conditions of pardon through the blood of Jesus. endobj Spiritual. Summary of Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. The Bible also teaches that every human being is responsible to choose God. These spiritual blessings are said to be in "heavenly places. This further emphasizes the fact that they are not earthly and physical. The Natural Man is "dead in transgressions and sins" (verse 1). EVERY BELIEVER IS BLESSED WITH ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE! stream Summary of Ephesians 1:21-23 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. When we placed faith in Christ we were sealed with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:3-14 is a doxology - a response of praise to God for the many spiritual blessings He has given us. - THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR DIVINE ORDINATION TO THE BLESSINGS OF GRACE. 2 0 obj In Ephesians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is explaining the spiritual blessings that we have been given in Christ. Christian Living, Devotional, Journal, Lists 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ found in the book of E Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm has already been lavished upon us as a love gift from our wonderful heavenly Father, the Father of our Lord Jesusall because he sees us wrapped into Chr . 9; [Luke 2:14; Heb. No person in Heaven will be able to brag, "I'm here because I chose God." The Lord Jesus is the Lord of love. cX[qDHPgN&6o'z{Q~OO'`NNn/v}r+]>}YS$Wgxb0+!\U-3#4p%0 jYF,h8{ddN4 +?D~XA^&-`PvGq3)'I{oL4D1m*Xg:6Pt6.o5:' [f5bY%i\x {&T/JcI|HZ],1UXsal8hhh/#v%.i"0DntUReWM}9Ji Y.^h? -4VotX(io>rRd^dy:rX83u. The Holy Spirit is mentioned as another spiritual blessing (v13-14). Summary of Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. Then read of his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-18). 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. The hope of our calling is directly connected with our future inheritance. In the same way, God has placed his secure Seal on every Christian - the Holy Spirit. For the Lords portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 0000003989 00000 n Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! . Read Romans 1:18-20. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! 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. Review: We help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus 3:23) "As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one." (Rom. He loves us enough that he considers us to be His prize and His portion. He redeemed us through the sacrifice of His Son, taking away the sting of death and granting us the righteousness that brings eternal life. Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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. Eph. What does it mean that in Him we have redemption (Ephesians 1:7)? m}.jCq]4yaAWN&sQ'_N:*l 0000016687 00000 n A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord, master, sir; the Lord. . If the Bible said that God both chose and did not choose, or that man is both responsible and not responsible - that would be a contradiction in logic. The realm or scope of these gifts is "in Christ." Physical blessings are temporary, our spiritual blessings are eternal! Here we see Pauls initial greeting to the church in Ephesus. These spiritual blessings belong to every Christian. Shellie Rushing Tomlinson: Heart Wide Open. Gods plan to send Jesus to redeem mankind back to Himself was set from eternity. 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. No wonder our Scripture goes on to say that all this was according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. Since all of creation was made by Him and is for His good pleasure ( Revelation 4:11 ), the consummation of His plan is . Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural. Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. And God granted him that which he requested. Its simply amazing to learn that we were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (v4)! endobj Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. THE LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - by Francis Dixon. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 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. Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. Summary of Ephesians 1:4-6 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. The ransom price was high. Look at us now. One that will never spoil or fade. Have you ever given much thought to your position as a child of God? All, the whole, every kind of. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In, on, among. 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). Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. This letter if full of exhortation to consider all that God has done for us and why. This historical context helps us to understand Pauls concern for the believers in this region and why he wrote extensively about spiritual warfare. Paul draws an intentional reference to the Trinity in Ephesians 1:3-14 and again in verse 17. Where the presence of sin, sorrow, and death will no longer exist. And now this eternal purpose of God has been made known. 0000001078 00000 n 5 above]; ver. 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