The Blessings of Redemption. The prayer moves from God and Christ (Eph 1:17, 20–21) to the Ephesians (Eph 1:17–19) and the church (Eph 1:22–23). 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power. (AL) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father,(AM) may give you the Spirit[f] of wisdom(AN) and revelation, so that you may know him better. (1-8) And as conveyed in effectual calling: this is applied to the believing Jews, and to the believing Gentiles. The design appears to be to strengthen the Ephesians in the faith of Christ, and to give exalted views of the love of God, and of the dignity and excellence of Christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. The author identifies himself as Paul (1:1; 3:1; cf. I’m a child of God. ( W) —to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places in Christ, having chosen us in Him. 1 1-2 I, Paul, am under God’s plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus. (BA) 22 And God placed all things under his feet(BB) and appointed him to be head(BC) over everything for the church, 23 which is his body,(BD) the fullness of him(BE) who fills everything in every way.(BF). Chapter 1 unfolds (v. 4-7) these blessings, and the means of sharing them; verses 8-10, the settled purpose of God for the glory of Christ, in whom we possess them. Ephesians: Leader’s Guide Material is the property of Rev. (15-23)1,2. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. To whom was Paul an Apostle? This wasabout 61 years after the birth of Christ. Ephesians Chapter 1 In the Greek (verses 3-14), comprise one sentence and encompass the past, present, and future of God’s eternal purpose for the church. If you were writing a letter to other Christians who attend another church how would you describe yourself? 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Paul, an apostle(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,(B). Paul asks that the blessing imparted by God the Father to the Ephesians will be strengthened in them through the message of the gospel (Eph 1:13, 17–19). Ephesians 1:3. 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. New American Standard Version. King James Version 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of … 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 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: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. The business people soldmodels of Diana’s *temple there. 3. 1 Paul, a an apostle of Christ Jesus b by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in Christ Jesus:. He does this in the form of praise, directed at God, and describing in detail what it means to have an inheritance in heaven. He wrought, by his Spirit, those graces of faith and love, whereby we are made one with God, and among ourselves. ( U) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed. This was from the choice of them in Christ, before the foundation of the world, that they should be made holy by separation from sin, being set apart to God, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, in consequence of their election in Christ. By the will of God— Not by any merit of my own. Jump to: Adam Clarke Commentary; No peace, nor grace, but from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ; and the best saints need fresh supplies of the graces of the Spirit, and desire to grow.3-8 Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings; with which we cannot be miserable, and without which we cannot but be so. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome (around AD 62), but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between AD 80 and 100 by another writer using Paul's name and style. It was a busy port and the centre of much trade. The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Holy Spirit seal believers as the children of God, and heirs of heaven. 2 d Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. Ephesians has been called the Queen of the Epistles, the quintessence of Paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the Waterloo of commentators. 2 I’m writing this letter to all the devoted believers [] who have been made holy [] by being one with Jesus, the Anointed One. remembering you in my prayers, 17 that. Chapter 1 In this chapter we have, I. hath chosen us--Greek, "chose us out for Himself" (namely, out of the world, Galatians 1:4 ): referring … 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. It was rich grace to provide such a surety as his own Son, and freely to deliver him up. When feeling our weakness and the power of our enemies, we most perceive the greatness of that mighty power which effects the conversion of the believer, and is engaged to perfect his salvation. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 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: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. 2. I’m a member of (name of your church). (AA) 13 And you also were included in Christ(AB) when you heard the message of truth,(AC) the gospel of your salvation. i. 2. Ephesians; Chapter 1; Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Ephesians 1:4. He dispenses all his blessings, according to his good pleasure. He shows that they were saved by grace, and that however wretched they once were, they now had equal privileges with the Jews. Summary of the Book of Ephesians. Spiritual Blessings in Christ. (Bruce) All who are chosen to happiness as the end, are chosen to holiness as the means. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church. All rights reserved worldwide. I’m a born again Christian. Even true believers greatly want heavenly wisdom. Chapter. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Ephesians 1. 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints. And by being partakers of Christ himself, we come to be filled with the fulness of grace and glory in him. 1 Dear friends, My name is Paul, and I was chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus, the Messiah. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Ephesians 1:1-6 Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor, 1931), designed by Paul Landoviski (French-Polish monumental sculptor, 1875-1961) and built by engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, opens his arms in blessing (100 ft. statue on 20 ft.pedestal, on the 2,300-foot peak of … to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and … I’m a believer. It was the capital of the *Roman region calledAsia. At one time, *Greek leaders had ruled Ephesus.Now the *Romans ruled the city. For this epistle is not directed to the Ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches of Asia. Ephesians 1:5. just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. ( AS) having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is. Share as much of it with the group as you find helpful. His Divine teaching led whom he pleased to see the glory of those truths, which others were left to blaspheme. According to Paul, through whose blood do we have redemption and forgiveness of sins. The reconciled and adopted believer, the pardoned sinner, gives all the praise of his salvation to his gracious Father. 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