Praise him from whom all blessings flow, and walk every day according to the calling of the gospel of the Son of God. Everything was done quickly, neatly, and with an obvious love of cooking. The patriarchs were promised. God is praiseworthy because of his grace (bestowed freely, but not unconditionally). It is accomplished by the in-our-place death of Jesus Christ. 65:25). “The heavenlies” is a unique expression found six times in Ephesians (1:3,20; 2:6; 3:10; 4:10; 6:12). Lesson 8: Secure in Him (Ephesians 1:13-14) Related Media Sometimes you can guess what is underneath the wrapping paper, but it’s still fun to open the present and find out what gifts you have been given. For this epistle is not directed to the Ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches of Asia. Everyone who was invited to the party came—and a few more. (1:10). . We are as needy as they. So really, it should all be looked at in one piece. _________________________________________. He was appointed by God “to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth” (Acts 22:14). Paul was in chains (6:20), probably in Rome. It is a truth that has been present all along, but not seen clearly. . “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil.2:10–11). 1:1-14 This is a letter from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, to God's consecrated people who live in Ephesus and who are faithful in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:11 Consider Israel's roots from its geographic location and history. An overview of the book by sections: I. He wrote four letters in prison: Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians and Philemon, and they are referred to as the Prison Epistles. This is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27), the redemption of our body (Romans 8:23), and the salvation of our soul (Romans 8:11). The Holy Spirit is God’s guarantee to us that someday we will own all that God has to give us. It is the essence of life. "Ephesians 1:14, ESV: "who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." Potatoes were sautéed, and rice was boiled. Guarantee" is a familiar word. A child of God will share in the glory of the Son (Romans 8:29). Of course. Obviously, God wants us to understand something about his eternal purpose. Will everyone adopt Christianity? How precious it is to be forgiven. They bought gourmet cheeses and breads, and the finest vegetables. . Acts 4:12). The book of Ephesians begins like many letters of the first century — an identification of the author, the recipients, and a greeting. There are parallel passages in Ephesians and Colossians. Paul adds, “. God’s plan of salvation is inseparable from his Son. 1:1-14 This is a letter from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, to God's consecrated people who live in Ephesus and who are faithful in Jesus Christ. The word “that” expresses the goal of Heaven’s scheme. *"...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword again nation, neither shall they learn war any more." Obviously, God wants us to understand something about his eternal … Ephesians 1:3-14 are all one long sentence in the Greek. John 1:12). The Holy Spirit guarantees the Restoration. We read of man’s obligation to obey God throughout the Bible. STATED SUMMARILY. Redemption through 1:1 . 1:13, Then we look at the supporting phrases. It has been described as lyrical, kaleidoscopic, an operatic overture, a controlled ecstasy. “Redemption” means deliverance or release. ChristianCourier.com. God alone is the source of spiritual blessings, and Christ is the only way to access them. ”The lion shall eat straw like the ox.” (Isa.65:25) So really, it should all be looked at in one piece. Paul writes that “we” were made a heritage, and “you also” were saved (1:11,13). The book of Ephesians is about the church — the eternal purpose of God in Christ. . Do we grumble? Paul uses this group of words four more times. Luke 10:16; John 14:26, 16:13; Acts 22:14-15; Acts 22:14; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3; Romans 6:5; Colossians 3:3; Philippians 1:21; 1 Corinthians 5:1; Romans 5:1, 1:5, 16; Acts 17:28-29; John 1:12; John 3:5; Ephesians 1:5, 2:19; Ephesians 1:7; Romans 3:23-26; 1 John 2:1-2; Colossians 2:9; Revelation 5:13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Ephesians 1:3; Psalm 18:3; John 8:24; John 14:6; Hebrews 5:9; Acts 4:12; Philippians 3:20; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 16:15-16; 1 Peter 1:20, 2:4; John 10:17-18; Galatians 1:4; Philippians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 1 John 3:1; Romans 8:29; John 3:16; Romans 8:1-3; 1 Peter 4:17; Acts 2:38; Acts 20:28; 2 Timothy 1:10; Romans 5:8; Romans 1:16; Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 10:34; Matthew 25:46; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 1:27; Romans 8:23; Romans 8:11; Ephesians 5:2, Jackson, Jason. 4:10 ; 6:12 ) day according to the calling of the Son ( Romans 8:29 ) inseparable his. Present all along, but likewise to all the other churches of Asia the church — eternal. 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