Thematic Bible
Ephesians 1:1 (show verse)
From: Paul, an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by God's will. To: His holy and faithful people in Ephesus who are in union with the Messiah Jesus.
Ephesians 1:2 (show verse)
May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!
No Themes for this verse.
Ephesians 1:3 (show verse)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! He has blessed us in the Messiah with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm,
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
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 he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. 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
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 us for adoption to himself through Jesus the Messiah, according to the 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
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)
so that we would praise his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One.
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
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 union with him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of God's 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
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)
that he lavished on us, along with all wisdom and understanding,
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
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)
when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah
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
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)
to usher in the fullness of the times and to bring together in the Messiah all things in heaven and on 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
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 the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,
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
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 had already fixed our hope on the Messiah might live for his praise and glory.
Ephesians 1:13 (show verse)
You, too, have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed in the Messiah, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
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
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)
who is the guarantee of our inheritance until God redeems his own possession for his praise and glory.
Ephesians 1:15 (show verse)
Therefore, because I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Ephesians 1:16 (show verse)
I never stop giving thanks for you as I mention 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
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 pray that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the most glorious Father, would give you a wise spirit, along with revelation that comes through knowing the Messiah fully.
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
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)
Then, with the eyes of your hearts enlightened, you will know the confidence that is produced by God having called you, the rich glory that is his inheritance among the saints,
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
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 the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength,
Ephesians 1:20 (show verse)
which he brought about in the Messiah when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realm.
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
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)
He is far above every ruler, authority, power, dominion, and every name that can be named, not only in the present age, 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
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)
God has put everything under the Messiah's feet and has made him the head of everything for the good of 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
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 the one who fills everything in every way.
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
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