Verse 13 I) In whom ye also trusted A) The “whom” is Christ B) “Ye” are the Ephesian believers, who did as those saved before them (also). C) The word trusted is in italics meaning it is not in the Greek text but is supplied by the translators to smooth… Continue reading
Verse 10 I) That in the dispensation of the fullness of times= the administration of a household. A) In different ages God chose to reveal himself in different manners. 1) Before the flood God seems to have revealed himself to men on a more individual bases. Trace the Godly line… Continue reading
Christ the Son John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. As a Son: 1. He was begotten by God: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him… Continue reading
Verse 8 I) Wherein He hath abounded toward us A) This verse is preceded by the semicolon at the end of verse 7. The semicolon replacing the conjunction “and”. 1) Paul has introduced in verse 7, that which demonstrated the “glory” of God’s grace. Not just grace but the glory,… Continue reading
Verse 7 I) In whom we have redemption- Paul now begins the explanation of how we reached this point of acceptance. A) In whom- the beloved of verse 6. B) We have- at this present moment. 1) Who at this present moment has redemption and all that will be said… Continue reading
Verse 6 I) To the praise of the glory of His grace… A) Note that there is no period between verses 3-6. So the “to the praise…” is still in keeping with, being suitable or agreeable to the blessings of verse 3. In other words the greatness of the blessing… Continue reading
Verse 4 I) According as he hath chosen us in him A) According- agreeing to; harmonizing with; suitable. 1) It is only proper or fitting that the blessings agree in dignity and richness with the one by whom they are given. If given by the God of heaven, coming through… Continue reading
Verse 2 I) Grace- basically an inclination toward. As applied in the New Testament it means “unmerited favor”. This favor is” no more hindered by sin than it is conditioned by works”, it is based solely upon the love and kindness found in the heart of the one who shows… Continue reading
Ephesians Chapter 1 Verse 1 I) Paul an Apostle of Jesus Christ A) Born in Tarsus, a city of Cilicia- Acts 22:3 1) Evidently from a family of means- Acts 22:28 2) Of tribe of Benjamin- Philippians 3:5 B) Trained in Jerusalem- Acts 22:3 C) A Pharisee Philippians 3:5 1)… Continue reading
Christ the Word John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Introduction: This verse tells us three things about the Lord Jesus Christ. 1. That he… Continue reading