Thematic Bible
Ephesians 1:1 (show verse)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will:
To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus.
To the faithful saints
Ephesians 1:2 (show verse)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
No Themes for this verse.
Ephesians 1:3 (show verse)
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens.
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)
For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy 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
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 to be adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself, according to His favor and 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)
to the praise of His glorious grace that He favored us with in the Beloved.
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)
We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to 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
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 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)
He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure that He planned in Him
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)
for the administration of the days of fulfillment—to bring everything together in the Messiah, both things in heaven and things on earth in Him.
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)
We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works out everything in agreement with the decision 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
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 put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.
Ephesians 1:13 (show verse)
When you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed in Him, you were also 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)
He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 1:15 (show verse)
This is why, since I 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 remember 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 Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
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)
I pray that the perception of your mind may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of 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 what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength.
Ephesians 1:20 (show verse)
He demonstrated this power in the Messiah by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand in the heavens—
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)
far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this 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)
And He put everything under His feet and appointed Him as head over everything for 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 all things 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