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. And God granted him that which he requested. In Christ we have been given the fullness of Gods grace. The power that rose Christ from the grave and lifted Him into heaven is the same power that is at work within you and me. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven. Send us an email! However, much of this plan was a mystery until Christ came. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. What does it mean that in Him we have redemption (Ephesians 1:7)? They are as real as any physical reality, but we can only enter into their existence and effect by faith. j`7ahgP APHd=,3$] x ,9.KY If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 0000005013 00000 n 0000003321 00000 n Every spiritual blessing refers to all the conceivable gifts of redemption that Christians receive by being united with Jesus Christ. <> 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. % A number of spiritual blessings are listed in this doxology, and its important for the growing Christian to understand them. (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. What a Redeemer! And the Bible teaches that God has given every person enough data in order to make that choice. But the Bible teaches that God chooses the saved, while those who are lost do not choose God. 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. He's blessed us with redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of all our trespasses (7). 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. New International Version (NIV). Paul wants the believers in this region to perceive and be aware of the hope, glory, and power at work within them. Paul wanted this church to focus on the blessings they have received in Christ. Thirdly, Ephesians 1:6 says, "to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.". 0000015463 00000 n Think of this tremendous spiritual blessing. 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. 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. 0000001264 00000 n They are only ours if we are "in Christ" (verse 3); if, having heard the gospel (verse 13), we have believed (verse 13). A second spiritual blessing is mentioned in verse 5. 0000008792 00000 n stream 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. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Where the presence of sin, sorrow, and death will no longer exist. endobj Acknowledge that you are a sinner "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Rom. 2 0 obj 0000003433 00000 n Compare Genesis 3: 15-17 with Romans 5: 12; then look up John 5: 24 and 40; 1 John 3: 14 and 5: 11-12; and compare Ephesians 4: 18. 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. God the Father Planned and Prepared the Spiritual Blessings 1. Theyre not the material blessings of a good job or a healthy body. Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? This is the hope that we can cling to during the trials and difficulties of this life. (U) 13And you also were included in Christ(V) when you heard the message of truth,(W) the gospel of your salvation. EHV . Genesis 12:2,3 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: . The personal seal on a 1st century document, letter or container indicated ownership and security. Its the hope that gives us the strength to press on through the difficult trials and circumstances we face in this life. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. Essentially: God is worthy of praise for sharing the abundance of His goodness with us. Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. We have been given all we need to succeed and live life abundantly! 9; [Luke 2:14; Heb. 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. (3) the Medium through whom we have them. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ: As Found in the Book of Ephesians by Richard L. Rice, Leona J. Atkinson Paperback $10.00 Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping Unavailable for pickup at B&N Skokie Village Crossing Check Availability at Nearby Stores Instant Purchase Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by Thursday, April 6 What Happens When Grace Walks In . Q-ji|0a]M9:XC#Q@i.@Z% Even when we were dead in our transgressions, He made us alive together with Christ, by grace you have been saved) and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus Ephesians 2:5-6. The ransom price was high. Another spiritual blessing is that we now have the capacity to understand God's eternal purpose for the universe (vs9-10). He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. Can that really be true? In the same way, God has placed his secure Seal on every Christian - the Holy Spirit. Appreciating and appropriating these blessings, however, is a different matter. This article on Ephesians 1:3 uses Paul's special 'blessing' construction to unfold what it means to receive every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. KuWuw"!fIm]Jfu8.;Bf+)R?$DIY^JqT~C&y]Ecy1eD/i,HYj u4.e0`)nF!$-DL2aLQTImXPPHC"iJ X^xG2^:p`X$Y&d%y$L^l]!L~0yZ%i)jXM)L%2$Mq$2.xT%QS&)I phR. 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. Series 2. In this summary of Ephesians chapter 1, we will begin to look at Pauls letter to the church in Ephesus. 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. 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. . 3:17, [See ver. In, on, among. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king. When we become Christians were born into the family of God. Gods plan to send Jesus to redeem mankind back to Himself was set from eternity. Richard L. Rice (Author) 15 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $10.00 4 Used from $5.96 6 New from $10.00 Believers we are Blessed! endobj to bless. % Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Paul is praying that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened. Little do they know that the present powers and politics are programmed for complete change! So often we think of God as our inheritance. Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Do you have questions or comments about the material on this website? 0000001809 00000 n From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. Read Romans 1:18-20. 0000001411 00000 n He now had all the privileges and responsibilities and dignity associated with adult sonship. stream We look forward to the redemption of our bodies as part of our inheritance. Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ. Ephesians 3. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Chronicles 29:20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. 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. . We were slaves to sin. THE LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - by Francis Dixon. Deuteronomy 32:9. God has placed His mark of ownership on our lives! It cost Jesus Christ His own life. We have been adopted into His family. In Ephesians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is explaining the spiritual blessings that we have been given in Christ. This includes the church. <>>> 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 All rights reserved. hbbc`b``3 1 P endstream endobj 461 0 obj <>/Metadata 36 0 R/Pages 35 0 R/StructTreeRoot 38 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 462 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 463 0 obj <> endobj 464 0 obj <> endobj 465 0 obj <> endobj 466 0 obj <> endobj 467 0 obj <> endobj 468 0 obj <> endobj 469 0 obj <>stream Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. stream - THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR DIVINE ORDINATION TO THE BLESSINGS OF GRACE. Therefore Paul writes to: w Remind Christians of their spiritual blessings in Christ (1:3) What does every spiritual blessing mean in Ephesians 1:3? GCM is a faith ministry supported entirely by the gifts of Christians. 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. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> The next 11 verses go on to describe what these great blessings are. Ephesians 1.3-6. How can one attain these blessings in Christ? Because of our relationship with Christ, God has given us all the spiritual blessings that Heaven ever knew (v3). %PDF-1.7 Your existence isn't an accident or by-product of natural selection. All rights reserved worldwide. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. All rule, authority, power, and dominion is under His subjection. 1. Think of the unbelievers all around us who are struggling for security and peace of mind in a world that seems chaotic and futile. Here we see Pauls initial greeting to the church in Ephesus. 54 Spiritual Blessings in Christ: We are destined to reign! This was done "Before the Foundation of the World" as every other aspect of our salvation was planned and . He doesnt withhold a single blessing from any Christian! 460 0 obj <> endobj xref 460 25 0000000016 00000 n 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. 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. 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. God has been thinking about your destiny before He ever said, "Let there be light.". For the Lords portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance. 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. <> More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! (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. He's lavished the richness of his grace on us in many ways (8). What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? No wonder our Scripture goes on to say that all this was according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. Some day well have new bodies that will be immune to suffering and sickness and sin - forever! (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. Ephesians 5. To know you've been chosen before the foundation of the world is to know that your life matters. 6:7; Col. 1:5; 2 Tim. He redeemed us through the sacrifice of His Son, taking away the sting of death and granting us the righteousness that brings eternal life. The price has been paid, and we are free to follow our Savior. He chose me to become holy and blameless before Him forever. . 0000016687 00000 n Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. GCM produces two periodic publications. As believers God has chosen us to be His sons and daughters. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof 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. ESV Text Edition: 2016. "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, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. Yes, God wants you, dear reader, to receive all the spiritual blessings He makes available. Baugh. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation. Not only that, we are placed in a position of full privilege in the family. Not mysterious - just previously secret, or not yet known. Studies in this series: Series 2 download Study 1 SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST Study 10 PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER Study 2 GOD'S PICTURE OF THE NATURAL MAN Notice that the word "places" is in italics in your Bible, meaning the word is added for better understanding in English). 4 0 obj He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. 1. We never send unsolicited requests for funds. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. And he gave him tithes of all. 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. x h1L6F3PbYG. 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. While physical blessings can come and go, our blessings in Christ will remain forever. Since all of creation was made by Him and is for His good pleasure ( Revelation 4:11 ), the consummation of His plan is . What is the spirit of wisdom and revelation in Ephesians 1:17. 4:1,17; 5:2,8,15) expected of those so richly blessed. God has given us wisdom and insight through His Word and has shown us His desire to bring all things together to glorify Christ. God the Father is the originator and source of every spiritual blessing. 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. The world sees us as a bunch of Bible-believing and Jesus-preaching "dummies"! <> 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 teaches us about the battle raging in the heavenly places and how we can prepare ourselves to engage within it. hb`````d`a` @1V 0^Y The idea in the phrase "heavenly places" is not a location in space somewhere. Blog posts are short, timely posts that encourage us to move forward on our Christian journey. %PDF-1.5 2. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. This cover features Ephesians 1:3- God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. 4-14. While I think this topic is important for us to search out, I dont believe its the point of this passage. 3 0 obj Physical blessings are temporary, our spiritual blessings are eternal! 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