Category Archives: Ephesians

9 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, … Continue reading →

7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence. in Him (v.7) — in the Beloved (v.6), in … Continue reading →

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, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we … Continue reading →

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace — The Galatians (Galatians 1:3) were legalistic (too hard) — grace is the cure. The Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1:3) were too carnal (too easy) … Continue reading →

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus. How do we know we can trust Paul? God Himself and other prophets vouched for him. Why … Continue reading →

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. Paul (v.1) … Continue reading →

Paul wrote Ephesians around A.D. 64 while he was in prison in Rome. It was carried to Ephesus by Tychicus, who also carried Paul’s letters to Colossi and Philemon. Ephesus was the queen city of Asia Minor, situated about three … Continue reading →

I am struck by the emphasis in these verses in Ephesians 1:3-14. 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, just as He … Continue reading →