1 John 4:10. 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. 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. controller; by implication, Master. 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). 0000002636 00000 n By faith lets claim and enjoy every spiritual blessing that God has given us!- Dave Reid. 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. As a pledge, the Holy Spirit is like an engagement ring or the downpayment on a house. Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? Every spiritual blessing refers to all the conceivable gifts of redemption that Christians receive by being united with Jesus Christ. Not only that, we are placed in a position of full privilege in the family. (R), 11In him we were also chosen,[d] having been predestined(S) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose(T) of his will, 12in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 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. We were slaves to sin. % THE LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - by Francis Dixon. This is a spiritual blessing. Blog posts are short, timely posts that encourage us to move forward on our Christian journey. 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! Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. He doesnt withhold a single blessing from any Christian! In love 5 he[ a] predestined us for adoption to sonship[ b . In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven. Q-ji|0a]M9:XC#Q@i.@Z% 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. A beautiful way to begin any new year is with a doxology - an expression of praise to God. Start your free trial today! UH!joe#7B"%)~?_Ai6wlU%}O&nVs[VD^2ERC{JfAT"R8Etvi} `)TI>'Wrdt"QfS3%SBh85x`I.2 `Xqxnsiw27mu8a1B/Il`)Vx 4/tAz~ y50;hQ8BXc^0T0 dT>(Y"N0 nCiask1#l -3'ea9#\BzUt aI}*tf"#%'&nqrA&w}MW%8C ,8nv$5ef:"!>a@7y)4y 1`4of""dj,f'0>PH`Cq$PB;_'q XRvp%,[tGSkZ#Sk;0d`A 6aGdViJ;=^lHT =\Sz0\q 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. He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. <> 0000395340 00000 n You were chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Spirit. The personal seal on a 1st century document, letter or container indicated ownership and security. GCM produces two periodic publications. <>/Metadata 164 0 R/ViewerPreferences 165 0 R>> 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. 0000003207 00000 n From eulogeo; adorable. Who Hath Blessed Us with All Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly P PDF full book. God has given us wisdom and insight through His Word and has shown us His desire to bring all things together to glorify Christ. First, they are "in the heavenly places" a. Physical blessings are temporary, our spiritual blessings are eternal! m}.jCq]4yaAWN&sQ'_N:*l It cost Jesus Christ His own life. 7:20) Look to Christ for Salvation Ephesians 5. Can that really be true? 4-14. 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. Send us an email! Ephesus was one of the leading cities in the Roman Empire. (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. They are spiritual, but that doesnt make them any less real. Box 2268 Westerly, RI 02891. 6:7; Col. 1:5; 2 Tim. 2. In Ephesians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is explaining the spiritual blessings that we have been given in Christ. 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. 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. God has placed His mark of ownership on our lives! GCM is a faith ministry supported entirely by the gifts of Christians. 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. . 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.". Two facts are stated here about the Holy Spirit. We have been blessed "with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places." These are eternal. 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. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Your existence isn't an accident or by-product of natural selection. Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. But on the other hand, no one is "rubber-stamped" for hell. We must continue to ask the Spirit to enlighten our understanding so that we may increase in our knowledge of God and in our ability to understand all that He has given us in Christ. 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. 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. 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. The word predestined not only emphasizes the sovereignty of God, but it also indicates that the subjects are ordained ahead of time for something. Do you have questions or comments about the material on this website? %PDF-1.4 % It is to put all things (people, places, powers, planets, politicians, etc) under the visible authority of Christ at His coming. Physical . Your help keeps the GCM website online for growing Christians around the world! He loves us enough that he considers us to be His prize and His portion. 9; [Luke 2:14; Heb. As believers God has chosen us to be His sons and daughters. 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. ver. 3 0 obj The full manifestation of our relationship is future, but it is a fact now. This is the hope that we can cling to during the trials and difficulties of this life. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. 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A number of spiritual blessings are listed in this doxology, and its important for the growing Christian to understand them. Another spiritual blessing is that we now have the capacity to understand God's eternal purpose for the universe (vs9-10). We have an eternal home waiting for us in heaven. Ep). 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. 197 likes. These spiritual blessings are said to be in "heavenly places. This further emphasizes the fact that they are not earthly and physical. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ: As Found in the Book of Ephesians Paperback - October 14, 2011 by Leona J. Atkinson (Author), Rev. Gods plan was not fully revealed to Old Testament believers, and thats why its called the "mystery of His will." 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. Paul begins this letter with a call for God to be blessed because of His blessing to us: "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" ( Eph 1:3 ). Here we see Pauls initial greeting to the church in Ephesus. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. The, the definite article. 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. Our love for Him must bring us to praise Him and glorify Him . More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular. . stream When we become Christians were born into the family of God. Ephesians 3. Lets take a look at the specific blessings mentioned in this chapter. Theyre appropriated by faith - and lets not blame God for our lack of faith. 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. 0000008792 00000 n Paul wrote the book of Ephesians while he was imprisoned (see Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; 6:20), perhaps while jailed in Rome. 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 Ephesians 1 has helped me to understand in a deeper way all that I have been given in Christ. Our spiritual blessings come from our triune God! Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney. What is this purpose? EHV 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. Paul wanted this church to focus on the blessings they have received in Christ. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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 first spiritual blessing that is mentioned in this doxology is our election. 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. And God granted him that which he requested. 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