Verse 16 I) And that he might reconcile both unto God in on body. A) “AND” continues the purpose already begun. It really brings us to the main purpose. Harmony among men is only a by-product of reconciliation with God. 1) Sin is the great divider, apart from sin there would be no… 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, greatness, magnificence of… Continue reading
Chapter 2 Verse 1 I) And you hath he quickened, we shall discuss the words “hath he quickened” when we arrive at verse 5. Note that they are in italics, thus supplied by the translators to smooth the reading or for clarification, so they are not part of the main thought. … Continue reading
Verse 18 I) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; A) Matthew 6:22-23: the light of the body is the eye: if therefore the eye be single (clear or healthy) thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, (diseased or blind) thy whole body… 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
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
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