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Ephesians 1:11-23

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

November 1, 2028

God Inviting Christ to Sit on the Throne at His Right Hand, Pieter de Grebber
God Inviting Christ to Sit on the Throne at His Right Hand, Pieter de Grebber, 1645Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
The Son arriving at the throne and being shown the seat beside it.God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named.Pieter de GrebberDe Grebber, a Haarlem painter who took the boldest subject in scripture quite calmly.Museum Catharijneconvent, UtrechtMuseum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht.Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelLuke 6:20-31Lk 6:20-31
EpistleEph. 1:11-23Eph 1:11-23
Old TestamentDan. 7:1-3, 15-18Dn 7:1-3, 15-18
PsalterPs. 149Ps 149

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

Commentary on Ephesians 1:11-23Commentary on Eph 1:11-23 Working Preacher

Traces the passage's three themes of sainthood, election, and Christ's lordship.

Ephesians 1 Commentary: Spiritual Blessings in ChristEph 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 CommentariesEph 1:11 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators gathered on the obtaining of the inheritance.

Ephesians 1:11-12 CommentaryEph 1:11-12 Commentary Precept Austin

Verse-by-verse study notes on being predestined according to God's purpose.

Ephesians 1:11 InterlinearEph 1:11 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek interlinear text for the inheritance and sealing language.

Background & Word Study

EphesiansEph BibleProject

Video overview of the letter's structure around unity in Christ.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Ephesians 1Catena on Eph 1 Catena

Patristic comments assembled verse by verse on the prayer for the saints.

Questions preachers ask

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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