Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Blessings in Christ Eph. 1:3-14.
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Transcript of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Blessings in Christ Eph. 1:3-14.
Paul’s Letter to the
Ephesians
Blessings in Christ Eph.
1:3-14
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Blessed be the God and Father”
• Blessed (εὐλογητός, eulogetos), Adjective – One worthy of praise or commendationLuke 1:68, Rom. 9:5
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Blessed be the God and Father”
• God is worthy!• Do we approach Him with
due reverence? Matt. 6:9, Psa. 111:9, Heb. 13:15
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”
• He is due the respect of a Father (even more – Heb. 12:9)
• Jesus acknowledged Him as Father – John 17:1-5
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”
• Does this mean Jesus was created?
• No. See Jn. 17:5 • The point is one of subjection
where Man’s redemption is concerned – Phil. 2:5-8
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Blessed us with every spiritual blessing”
• Blessed (εὐλογέω, eulogeo), verb – to provide benefits or speak well of.
•Matt. 14:19, 5:44• Blessing (εὐλογέω, eulogia),
noun – benefits received
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing”• Spiritual blessings Things of
a spiritual realm.• We may receive physical
blessings (cf. Matt. 6:11, Jas. 4:13-16, Rom. 1:10) but our focus and greater blessings are spiritual.
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “In heavenly places”• Things of the spiritual realm.• Found only in Ephesians:•1:3 – every spiritual blessing1:20 – Christ at right hand2:6 – we sit together3:10 – God wisdom known6:12 – our warfare against wickedness
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• “Just as He chose us in Him…” (vs.4) God’s plan implemented before the foundation of the world. That we should be holy and without blame
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• “Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ…” (vs.5) Predetermined who would be saved (the plan – not involuntary or arbitrary)
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• Through His grace, “He made us accepted in the Beloved…” (vs.6) Jesus was His accepted sacrifice
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (vs.7-8) Our forgiveness is a product of His grace
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• “Having made known to us the mystery of His will…” (vs.9-10) He revealed His plans to us to obtain life and godliness and bring about unity
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance…” (vs.11-12) A reward in heaven. Our blessings not limited to this life.
Every Spiritual Blessing
• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)
• “You were sealed us with the Spirit of promise…” (vs.13-14) A guarantee of our inheritance. The Holy Spirit is a demonstration of God’s blessings.
We are truly blessed in Him!Will we bless Him because of
this?