Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! A number of spiritual blessings are listed in this doxology, and its important for the growing Christian to understand them. What does every spiritual blessing mean in Ephesians 1:3? who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, 10 but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel 2 Timothy 1:9-10. 3:17, [See ver. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. As far as theyre concerned, were duped. Do you have questions or comments about the material on this website? 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. In, on, among. This is the hope that we can cling to during the trials and difficulties of this life. When our Lord comes back to claim this world for His own, we will be with Him, and we will be part of His visible and eternal kingdom. 0000001411 00000 n
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eDevos are in-depth essays on a particular topic or Scripture. Every spiritual blessing refers to all the conceivable gifts of redemption that Christians receive by being united with Jesus Christ. He loves us enough that he considers us to be His prize and His portion. Read my full disclosure. to bless. This cover features Ephesians 1:3- God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. 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. Paul is praying that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened. God has placed His mark of ownership on our lives! 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. 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). The hope of our calling is directly connected with our future inheritance. And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto. What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? We like to hear how this ministry is serving people like you. Physical . Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. 0000005013 00000 n
And no person in hell will have this excuse: "I'm here because God didn't choose me.". 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. Lesson 1 - Ephesians 1:1-14 1). In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven. Holy and Blameless (v.4) In Christ you are holy and blameless. You were chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Spirit. We are sealed with the Spirit, and given the Spirit as a pledge of our inheritance. No longer was he treated as a child or a servant. In the first three chapters, Paul answers his own prayer by expounding upon their spiritual blessings in Christ. Christ has been seated above all these things. . 1. Theyre appropriated by faith - and lets not blame God for our lack of faith. 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. 1 Chronicles 29:20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. 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. %PDF-1.7
In love 5(H)he predestined us[a] for (I)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (J)according to the purpose of his will, 6(K)to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in (L)the Beloved. They are spiritual, but that doesnt make them any less real. % The Bible also teaches that every human being is responsible to choose God. 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. However, much of this plan was a mystery until Christ came. ESV Text Edition: 2016. Paul J. Bucknell. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. Ephesians 1:3 Paul begins this letter by giving praise to God for what He has done in saving us, and bestowing upon us "every spiritual blessing in Christ." Verse 3 functions as a sort of topic sentence for this passage as well as for the whole book. As believers God has chosen us to be His sons and daughters. The ransom price was high. Whether we realized it or not,this was actually true! We were slaves to sin. 2:15; [Acts 13:26; 15:7]. God the Father Planned and Prepared the Spiritual Blessings 1. Ep). Our spiritual blessings come from our triune God! endobj
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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. God the Father is the originator and source of every spiritual blessing. This spiritual blessing in Christ is the revealed knowledge of Gods will of reconciliation through our Savior, Jesus Christ. endobj
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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. ESV 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, NIV 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. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. First, they are "in the heavenly places" a. The Natural Man is "dead in transgressions and sins" (verse 1). Every single spiritual blessing is ours! 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. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. 2 0 obj
For less than $5/mo. And God won't take His Seal back or permit it to be broken. 7:20) Look to Christ for Salvation More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! English Standard Version (ESV). In Christ we have the hope of eternity in heaven. Paul wanted this church to focus on the blessings they have received in Christ. A second spiritual blessing is mentioned in verse 5. %
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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. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 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. What is the spirit of wisdom and revelation in Ephesians 1:17. What does it mean that God chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4)? Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular. Even when we were dead in our transgressions, He made us alive together with Christ, by grace you have been saved) and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus Ephesians 2:5-6. 0000012757 00000 n
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. The personal seal on a 1st century document, letter or container indicated ownership and security. Not only that, but the Spirit is also the first installment of our eternal inheritance that God has promised us. 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. Thus we do not enjoy our spiritual blessings by a mystical experience, but rather by simply realizing and believing that our position in Christ is true. 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. 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). 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. . When people are in a proper relationship with their Creator, they can look forward to a joyful year. . 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). He's lavished the richness of his grace on us in many ways (8). 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. Because of our relationship with Christ, God has given us all the spiritual blessings that Heaven ever knew (v3). Its the hope that gives us the strength to press on through the difficult trials and circumstances we face in this life. This historical context helps us to understand Pauls concern for the believers in this region and why he wrote extensively about spiritual warfare. <>>>
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From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. THE LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - by Francis Dixon. 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. Romans 5:17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more . 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Read full chapter. 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. 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