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Holy and Blameless (v.4) In Christ you are holy and blameless. And the Bible teaches that God has given every person enough data in order to make that choice. The Book of Ephesians. Essentially: God is worthy of praise for sharing the abundance of His goodness with us. 2 0 obj
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He doesnt withhold a single blessing from any Christian! Theyre appropriated by faith - and lets not blame God for our lack of faith. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. Shellie Rushing Tomlinson: Heart Wide Open. These blessings are all for the acknowledgement and recognition of God's mercies for His people, and that should lead us to praise Him in every area of our lives. Not only that, but the Spirit is also the first installment of our eternal inheritance that God has promised us. Ephesians 5. These two landmarks became a means of economic survival during the time of Paul as they brought many tourist to the area. Paul is praying that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened. No person in Heaven will be able to brag, "I'm here because I chose God." 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. hb`````d`a` @1V 0^Y It's much like being . m}.jCq]4yaAWN&sQ'_N:*l 0000023060 00000 n
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We have been blessed "with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places." These are eternal. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:3. . He has not only redeemed us - He has completely forgiven us for running away from God. Send us an email! Read my full disclosure. 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
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True blessings are those that exist in the eternal realm of the heavenly places. These spiritual blessings belong to every Christian. 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. By faith lets claim and enjoy every spiritual blessing that God has given us!- Dave Reid. We have an inheritance waiting for us. The realm or scope of these gifts is "in Christ." We see there are three things that this enlightenment brings. He loves us enough that he considers us to be His prize and His portion. While I think this topic is important for us to search out, I dont believe its the point of this passage. 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! Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Blessings that are "spiritual" in nature; unlike many of the blessings to the nation of Israel of old, which were but material C. THE SPHERE OF OUR BLESSINGS (RICHES). Lesson 1 - Ephesians 1:1-14 1). What Happens When Grace Walks In . 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. In love 5 he predestined us[ a] for adoption to himself as . They are only ours if we are "in Christ" (verse 3); if, having heard the gospel (verse 13), we have believed (verse 13). 5 above]; ver. 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. He then prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. For less than $5/mo. 197 likes. Series 2. They are as real as any physical reality, but we can only enter into their existence and effect by faith. 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. . 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. 44\1: U@ V_/
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Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Where the presence of sin, sorrow, and death will no longer exist. The word predestined not only emphasizes the sovereignty of God, but it also indicates that the subjects are ordained ahead of time for something. Our love for Him must bring us to praise Him and glorify Him . First, they are "in the heavenly places" a. This is a mind-blowing concept, but dont attempt to water it down. The Bible also teaches that every human being is responsible to choose God. Little do they know that the present powers and politics are programmed for complete change! What a Redeemer! Spiritual. What is this purpose? However, in this verse, Paul is suggested that we are also Gods inheritance. 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: . 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's blessed us with redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of all our trespasses (7). (used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. 4-14. (3) the Medium through whom we have them. 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. 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. Our spiritual blessings come from our triune God! 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 ). Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. As God's own possession, the salvation of our souls secure (the Seal), and the complete redemption of our bodies is guaranteed (the Pledge). When we become Christians were born into the family of God. 3:23) "As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one." (Rom. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. God has placed His mark of ownership on our lives! he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ. Growing Christians Ministries, P.O. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord, master, sir; the Lord. What an inheritance! The Natural Man is "dead in transgressions and sins" (verse 1). <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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