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THE MAGNIFICENT GATEWAY TO PEACE[1] Ephesians 1:3-14 A. The Magnificent Gateway to Peace, 1:3-14[2] 3 Blessed[3] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed[4] us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places[5] in Christ[6], 4 Just as He chose[7] us in Him[8] before[9] the foundation of the world, that we should be holy[10] and blameless[11] before Him. In love 5 He predestined[12] us to adoption[13] as sons through Jesus Christ to himself, according[14] to the kind intention of His will, 6 [15]To the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7 In Him we[16] have redemption[17] through His blood, the forgiveness[18] of our trespasses, according[19] to the riches of His grace, 8 Which He lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight 9 He made known[20] to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which he purposed[21] in Him 10 With a view to an administration suitable to the fulness of the times, that is the summing up[22] of all things in Christ[23], things in the heavens and things upon the earth. In Him 11 Also we have obtained an inheritance[24], having been predestined [1] No Christ, no peace; know Christ, know peace [2] Paul, a childless, landless, homeless man - a man of boundless wealth. [3] eklego; eulogy, the declaration of goodness. Luke 6:13 [4] it is His nature, our need [5] in the heavenlies, spiritual sphere [6] The facts that identifies us. Ten times occurs in vv. 3-14. In Christ, reservoir of blessing, treasure of great price. [7] eklego, selected for blessing, mystery, paradox [8] Do you think Calvary caught God by surprise? [9] He before hor us drew a circle around us. Moral not temporal [10] position vs. practice [11] Amomos, a sacrificial word, spotless motive, John 15:13, Eph. 2:4, 5 [12] (proorizo) decide beforehand [13] chosen to sonship, Rom. 8:5 for display, I Cor. 10:31 [14] Long ago before he made the world, God chose us to be his very own. Through what Christ would do for us. [15] Throbbing with the majesty and goodness of God. [16] We, people creation goal, possession [17] Release. Redeemer, “Him”, redeemed, “we”, redemption price, “blood”, redemption results “forgiveness”. [18] Aphesis - a sending away. Water from reservoir, horses from the post, prisoners at bar. [19] X:Y :: 1:2 - X is to Y as 1 is to 2 in proportion. [20] What? The secret of revelation redemption reason [21] How? The believer’s need is not to receive more, but to do more with what he has. [22] Why? Jew, Greek, male, female, rich, poor, black, white, labor, management, democrat, republican, Arab, Israeli. [23] The force that unites us, His will, His purpose, His administration. [24] God’s perspective, the ground of redemption. Certain of happen, common agreement, common life, common inheritance, Romans 15:5-7, Romans 8:17. |
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12 To the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ should be to the praise of His glory[2]. 13 In Him[3], you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation[4] - having also believed, you were sealed[5] in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is given as a pledge[6] of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption[7] of God’s own possession, to the praise[8] of His glory. 15 [9]For this reason[10] I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you[11], and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ[12], the Father of glory, may give to you[13] a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him[14]. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart[15] may be enlightened[16], so that you may know[17] what is the hope[18] of His calling, what are the riches[19] of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
[1] The grantor of redemption. Plan, wish. [2] The goal of redemption. [3] Look at Jesus where he was. Lift your eyes to see where he is. Measure that distance by the sweep and lift of the Almighty arm. [4] Four suggestions about possession: Don’t let your feelings fool you; don’t be discouraged by frequent, repetitious temptation; don’t think you must have superhuman power; cut your conversation with the old landlord short. [5] The guarantee of redemption. Permanent. [6] Earnest [7] The Bible’s story in a single word. [8] The focus that keeps, v. 6, v. 12, v. 14. [9] Prayer for Peace, 1:15-23. Peace of...wisdom v. 17, revelation v. 17, heart v. 18a, calling v. 18b, inheritance v 18c, power v. 19, strength v. 19, might v 19, of Him v 23b. That we may have a greater understanding of... [10] Vv. 3-14 [11] Acts 19:11-20. Encouraged Paul. Left old lifestyle. (a) occult, (b) superstitions, made complete change, help sick and needy. [12]Cmp. Matt. 27:46, John 20:17. [13] Williams (that...God...may grant you the spirit to give wisdom and revelation. Agent - Holy Spirit) [14] Personal, first hand contact with God. [15] Entire human personality (understanding). [16] A surer grasp of our glorious destiny. [17] Understanding goal. [18] The sovereign act of God leading to salvation, Rom. 11:29; I Cor. 1:26; I Cor. 7:20. The hope: anticipation known because of salvation. [19] The riches: I Peter 1:4; Rev. 7:9-17. |
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19 And what is the surpassing greatness of His power[1] toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might[2] 20 Which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him[3] from the dead, and seated Him[4] at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above[5] all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named[6], not only in this age, but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet[7], and gave Him as head[8] over all things to the church[9], 23 Which is His body, the fulness of Him who fills all in all. [1] An increased awareness of the power at our disposal. Does you life give evidence of the presence of God’s power? Acts 2:44-45, generosity, moral power; Acts 3:4-8, healing, miraculous power. [2] Description of Power: A surging river not a trickling brook. [3] Resurrection: Rom. 4:25; I Cor. 15:20-22; Rom. 8:11-13.
[4] Ascension [5] Rom. 8:34 Position of prayer; Heb. 1:3. Finished salvation. [6] Christ has authority in His house as head and His name is first! [7] Lordship, Psalm 8:6, Christ’s obedience has realized God’s ideal. [8] The head, sovereign. [9] Vital union, body. |
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The Wealth Certificate The facts that identify us in Christ 1. Blessed with every spiritual blessing, 1;3. 2. I am chosen by the Father, 1:4. 3. I am a son through Jesus Christ, 1:5. 4. I am accepted in the beloved, 1:6. 5. I have redemption and forgiveness, 1:7. 6. I have obtained an inheritance, 1:11. 7. I have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, 1:13. Prayer for Peace Ephesians 1:15-23
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