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Themes in Ephesians 1

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Themes in Ephesians 1

Ephesians 1:1 (show verse)

Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice],

To the saints (God’s people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:

Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Faithfulness » A characteristic of saints
Paul » Called to be an apostle

Ephesians 1:2 (show verse)

Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Ephesians 1:3 (show verse)

Blessed and worthy of praise be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ,

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
the Blessed » Whom God chooses
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Heavenly » Multitude » Places
Places » Heavenly
Praise » Is due to God on account of » All spiritual blessings
Predestination » The lord predestining
Predestination » Who God predestines
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:4 (show verse)

just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
the Blessed » Whom God chooses
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Election » Of grace
Election » Of saints, is » In Christ
Election » Of saints, is » Eternal
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Predestination » The lord predestining
Predestination » Who God predestines
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:5 (show verse)

He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—

Adoption » Saints predestinated unto
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Election » Of saints, is » To adoption
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Predestination » The lord predestining
Predestination » Who God predestines
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:6 (show verse)

to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Election » Of saints, is » For the glory of God
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Grace » Described as » Glorious
Grace » Glory of, exhibited in our acceptance in Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Beloved
Predestination » Who God predestines
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Son » Beloved
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:7 (show verse)

In Him we have redemption [that is, our deliverance and salvation] through His blood, [which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in] the forgiveness and complete pardon of our sin, in accordance with the riches of His grace

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
The atonement » Remission of sins by
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Grace » Growth in » Riches of
Grace » Of Christ » Riches of
Grace » Described as » Rich
Grace » Is the source of » Forgiveness of sins
Pardon » Is granted » According to the riches of grace
Predestination » Who God predestines
Redemption » Procures for us » Forgiveness of sin
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Sin » Christ's blood redeems from
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:8 (show verse)

which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and understanding [with practical insight]

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Predestination » Who God predestines
Prudence » Exhibited in the manifestation of God's grace
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in » Redemption

Ephesians 1:9 (show verse)

He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Christ » Morning star » Mystery of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
The Counsels and purposes of God » The union of all saints in Christ, is according to
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Predestination » Who God predestines
divine Purposes » Revealed in the gospel
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Secret things » Revealed by God
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:10 (show verse)

with regard to the fulfillment of the times [that is, the end of history, the climax of the ages]—to bring all things together in Christ, [both] things in the heavens and things on the earth.

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Church » Unity of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
The Counsels and purposes of God » The union of all saints in Christ, is according to
Fulness » Of time
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Predestination » Who God predestines
Reconciliation with God » Effects of » Union of things in heaven and earth
Secret things » Revealed by God
Time » Of the spirit delay in use of » Divisions
Time » Fullness of
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:11 (show verse)

In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will,

Adoption » Saints predestinated unto
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
The Counsels and purposes of God » The works of God according to
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
Election » Of saints, is » Sovereign
Election » Of saints, is » According to the purpose of God
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Inheritance » Figurative
Predestination » Who God predestines
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Ephesians 1:12 (show verse)

so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory.

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Inheritance » Figurative
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil

Ephesians 1:13 (show verse)

In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » A seal » Securing
Faith » Through it is » The gift of the holy ghost
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Ephesians
Gospel » Called » Word of truth
Gospel » Called » Gospel of salvation
The gospel » Is called the » Word of truth
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of salvation
Inheritance » Figurative
Names » Of the holy spirit » Holy spirit
The promises of God » Subjects of » The holy ghost
Salvation » Revealed in the gospel
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
Sealing of the holy ghost » Saints receive
Seals » Illustrative of » Appropriation of saints to God by the spirit
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Earnest
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit

Ephesians 1:14 (show verse)

The Spirit is the guarantee [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory.

Earnest » A pledge or token
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » An earnest of the inheritance of the saints
Inheritance » Figurative
Redemption » They who partake of » Have an earnest of the completion of
Redemption » Subjects of » The inheritance
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Earnest

Ephesians 1:15 (show verse)

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,

Church » Light » Love for
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Ephesians
Love » For Christ » For the church

Ephesians 1:16 (show verse)

I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers;

Church » For other leaders » For the church
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » In answer to prayer
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » Given » In answer to prayer
intercession » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
Intercessory prayer » Other instances of
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
Intercessory prayer » By ministers for their people
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Always
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Always

Ephesians 1:17 (show verse)

[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » In answer to prayer
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » Given » In answer to prayer
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Spirit of wisdom
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Spirit of revelation
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for

Ephesians 1:18 (show verse)

And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people),

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Enlightenment » Spiritual
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
The Heart » God » Enlightens
Man » Possessed of » Understanding
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
the future » No more » The glory will be endless

Ephesians 1:19 (show verse)

and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Power » Of God » Works in and for saints
God, Power of » Works in and for saints

Ephesians 1:20 (show verse)

which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,

Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was to supreme power and dignity
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Heavenly » Multitude » Places
Places » Heavenly
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
The power of Christ » Described as » Supreme
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Effected by » God, Power of

Ephesians 1:21 (show verse)

far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come.

Angels » Are subject to Christ
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was to supreme power and dignity
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
The power of Christ » Described as » Supreme

Ephesians 1:22 (show verse)

And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Christ’s feet, and appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the church,

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over the church
Christ » Names of » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » Has the pre-eminence in all things
Christ, the head of the church » Appointed by God
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Body of Christ
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Ephesus
The church » Christ, the head of
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over the church
Dominion » Christ's » Over the church
Glory of Christ » As head of the church
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Being the body of Christ
Fulness » Of Christ
Head » Illustrative » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Names » Of Christ » Head of the church
Power » Of Christ » Over all things
The power of Christ » Described as » Over all things
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Titles and names of the church » Body of Christ
Union with Christ » As head of the church

Ephesians 1:23 (show verse)

which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers].

Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » Body of Christ
The church » The body of Christ
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Being the body of Christ
Fulness » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » Onnipresence of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Titles and names of the church » Body of Christ
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Omnipresent