Pentecost Season · All Saints · Year C
Ephesians 1:11-23
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
November 1, 2028
Overview & Insights
“He chose us in him before the foundation of the world.” (Ephesians 1:4)
The Opening Greeting 1:1 Except for the omission of Timothy, the opening of this greeting is quite similar to Colossians 1:1. The letter claims to be from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus . This term was one that Paul used frequently to indicate that he was “one who was sent” ( apostellō , “to send”) as a missionary or special envoy of God. It is used of the twelve disciples as well as for others who fulfill an apostolic function, such as Andronicus and Junias (Rom. 16:7). At times, it is applied to Christians who have a very vivid experience of Christ (Acts 1:21, 22; 1 Cor. 9:1). By the time Ephesians was written, it was used primarily for those who were the founders of the Christian church (2:20).
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Commentary on Ephesians 1:11-23 Working Preacher
Traces the passage's three themes of sainthood, election, and Christ's lordship.
Ephesians 1 Commentary: Spiritual Blessings in Christ Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on the inheritance and prayer for the church.
Ephesians 1:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the obtaining of the inheritance.
Ephesians 1:11-12 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse study notes on being predestined according to God's purpose.
Ephesians 1:11 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek interlinear text for the inheritance and sealing language.
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What are the spiritual blessings of Ephesians 1?
Paul's great blessing praises the Father who chose us, the Son who redeemed us by his blood, and the Spirit who seals us, all to the praise of God's glorious grace.
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