Ephesians
Chapter 1
V1 will–2307 thelema a determination i.e. active choice, (special purpose, decree), desire, pleasure. What one prefers, will to do or have done.
faithful–4103 pistos trustful. Worthy of belief, trust, or confidence, faithful. Faithful in duty to oneself and to others, of true fidelity. Especially of servants, ministers, who are faithful in the performance of duty….. Ephesians 1:1; 6:21-Tychicus, faithful minister in the Lord…
V2 Grace 5485––charis––
especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude.
Grace, particularly that which causes joy, pleasure, gratification
…helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand 2Corinthians 1:24
Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22
Joy 5479 chara––cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
Grace in reference to the external form or manner, particularly of persons meaning gracefulness, elegance, of words or discourses as graciousness, agreeableness, acceptableness
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.
Grace in reference to disposition, attitude toward another, favor, goodwill, benevolence
The grace of Christ in providing salvation for us-Acts 15:11. Also spoken of grace which God exercises toward us, the unmerited favor which He shows in saving us from sin Romans 3:24, 5:1-2
Peace 1515––eirene
to join; prosperity:––one, peace, quietness, rest + set at one again––not being apart or disjointed; to join together with others to make harmony–a symphony
quietness––freedom from noise, agitation, disturbance, or excitement. Stillness, tranquility
a state of peace,
opposite of war–peace of mind
health, welfare, prosperity, every kind of good.
Luke 1:79: the way of peace means the way of happiness
Luke 2:14 and Luke 10:6 means Son of Peace–the One worthy of it; the One Who gives it.
Hebrews 4:11 Labor therefore to enter into rest lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief (should be disobedience).
Labor—4704 spoudazo (spoo-dad-zo), to use speed, i.e. make an effort, be prompt and earnest; give diligence to, endeavor
Prompt––Ready and quick to act as occasion demands responding instantly; alert; prompt in obedience. Done or rendered readily or immediately; given without delay or hesitation.
Earnest––Characterized by, or proceeding from, as intense, and serious state of mind; not light, flippant, playful, or jesting; as, earnest attention; and earnest tone or plea. Of a grave or important nature; not trivial.
Philippians 2:9-15 …work out your own salvation… (v12)
Work out 2716 to work fully, i.e. accomplish, to finish, fashion. From two words 2596 kata—toward, of motion, of time; and 2038 to toil as a task, occupation, commit, do, be engaged in or with, commit.
Rest—2663 katapausis (kat-ap-ow-sis) reposing down, i.e. abode—rest. Make to cease. The act of resting. Also of the rest or fixed abode, dwelling
If a person has received Jesus as Lord and Savior, they must DO IT. This (this verse-Philippians 2:9-15, v12) does not mean to make ones own way to Heaven, it means they must implement God’s Word into their lives and DO IT. The rest comes as a person “works” for it; as the person implements God’s Word in their lives, as they grow in grace and in His Word, as they learn to do this and put Him first, then the rest comes. 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
All the New Testament letters, the Pauline Epistles, start this way: "Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from The Lord Jesus Christ." Grace is always required first before peace because for peace to happen there must be a change in the heart and life of a person. No matter what life-style a person lives it can be changed by God through Jesus Christ by being Born Again. Peace comes from God and must be received, and can only be maintained through Jesus: walking with Him by the Word and prayer.
V3 We are blessed with ALL spiritual blessings.
Blessed be the God... 2128 eulogetos – Worthy of praise; used only of God
blessed us...2127 eulogeo– to speak well of , to bless (thanks or invoke a benediction upon, praise; to distinguish with favor, to prosper, to make happy, favored, happy
blessings, with all….2129 eulogia––adoration, benediction, favor conferred, gift, benefit, bounty Galatians 3:14 blessing of Abraham, Hebrew 6:7, 1Peter 3:9
…in the Heavenlies 2032––above the sky, heaven, spoken of those who dwell in heaven, celestial bodies, the sun, moon. Of the lower heavens, the sky or air as the seat of evil. Spoken of the kingdom of heaven and whatever pertains to it
Jesus was taken up to Heaven Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:9-11
Jesus went up to Heaven but we are in Christ: Ephesians––in Christ, in Him, etc.
Jesus is in us: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3:17, Colossians 1:27
God pronounces blessings (eulogy, verbal blessing). He makes it from His throne and it is heard in the highest Heaven—His Home, also the place where the devil and demons are, and on earth. His Words always come to pass. We should receive what He says. Most of it is written in His Word––the Bible. Believe it and receive it! Then you will see needs met, direction given, protection,
V4 According as He has chosen us in Him
chosen 1586 choose for Oneself
before (Gk word 4253––pro meaning in front of or prior) the foundation of the world
2 Timothy 1:9-10
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
1 Peter 1:2, 2:9
Chosen–1586– chosen for Oneself
We were chosen to be holy and blameless
before (Gk word 2714 katenopion––directly in front of; in the presence of, in the sight of) Him in Love.
1Peter 1:2 foreknowledge 4268 prognosis––to know beforehand, recognition or consideration beforehand. Used to denote the foreordained purpose and counsel of God in salvation.
Acts 2:23
V5 predestinated 4309 proorizo–determine before, to decide or determine beforehand, to fore-ordain, to predetermine. This word is used to declare God's eternal decrees of both the objects (us) and goal (end) of His plan of salvation
...according to the good pleasure of His will.
Ephesians 2:10 ...we are His workmanship
John 3:14-21 ...whosoever believe should not perish…
Galatians 4:4-7 …adoption of sons.
Luke 9:(51-55)56...Son of man is not come to destroy...
Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 The Lord says, "I have no pleasure in the death of him that dies...
Romans 2:4 ...goodness of God leads you to repentance
Romans 5:(7)8 But God commends His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
2 Peter 3: 9, 15 The Lord is not slack...; ...our Lord is salvation...
1 John 2:2; 4:9-11, 14 love of God. Vs 2 & 10 Propitiation, that which appeases anger and brings reconciliation with someone who has reason to be angry with one.
V6 Reason: to Praise Him, we are accepted in the Beloved
accepted charitoo––to grace i.e. indue with special honor––make accepted, be highly favored
V7 In Whom we have redemption through His blood,
the forgiveness of sins
according to the riches of His grace
Riches 4749 ploutos wealth, as fulness, i.e. (literal) money, possessions, or (figurative) abundance, richness, (special) valuable bestowment:––riches
V8 continue of v7 CJB ...this accords with the wealth of the grace He has lavished on us.
He has abounded 4052 perisseuos––to superabound (in quantity or quality)––superabound––Webster's–1) to abound or prevail in great measure: ex. where poverty abounds, charity must superabound. 2) to be very or too abundant, to abound in excess or an unusual extent.
Wisdom 4678–Sophia––skill in the affairs of life, practical wisdom, wise management as shown in forming the best plans and selecting the best means, including the idea of sound judgement and good sense.
Prudence 5428––phronesis––mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight. Understanding,
Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
V9 Mystery: Colossians 1:26-27 even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to His saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom…
Ephesians 1:10
Romans 16:25-26 -…according to the revelation of the mystery…
CJB––25-26 …and communicated to all the Gentiles to promote in them trust-grounded obedience…
1Corinthians 2:7–10 but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory....
V10 that in the dispensation of the fulness of times He might gather together in one all thing in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth; even in Him:
Fullness 4138 pleroma fulfillment, full end, completion: (A) of time, full period, Eph 1:10 (B) completeness, reaching the intended goal, Ro 13:10, Eph 1:23, 4:13
Gathering together in one, in Christ–346 reduce under one head
V8––10 CJB In all His wisdom and insight He has made known to us His secret plan, which by His own will He designed beforehand in connection with the Messiah and will put into effect when the time is ripe––His plan to place everything in heaven and on earth under the Messiah's headship.
Colossians 1:16-20 ...having made peace...reconciled all things...
V11 In Whom also we have obtained an inheritance
with the adoption V5
being predestinated according to the purpose of Him
to the praise of the glory of His grace V6
reconciled 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Who works all things after the counsel of His own will
V12 That we should be to the praise of His glory who first trusted in Christ
V6
V13 hearing first and then trusting
heard 191 akouo–to perceive with the ears; to hear with attention, to give ear to; to give heed to, to obey; to learn by hearing; in a forensic sense-to hear as a judge or magistrate, i.e. to try
heard what?––the Word of Truth, the gospel of your salvation
after that you believed
you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise–pledge, esp. a divine assurance of good
It should read: In Whom you also, after that you heard the Word of Truth,…
V14 which is the earnest of our inheritance
earnest 728–arrhabon– part of the purchase money or property; given in advance as security for the rest
Holy Spirit is the Earnest
...until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto praise of His glory
Until HOME!!
V15-23 Prayer that can be prayed for self or others
Wherefore––what is it therefore? Whenever you see 'wherein', 'wherefore' or 'therefore' it needs to be checked out why is it there by reading the previous verses. "...after I heard of your faith..."
Wisdom 4678 sophia––Skill in the affairs of life, practical wisdom, wise management as shown in forming the best plans and selecting the best means, including the idea of sound judgement and good sense. Luke 21:15. In a higher sense, wisdom, deep knowledge, natural and moral insight, learning…enlightened understanding.
Revelation 602 apokalupsis––disclosure, revealed, an uncovering. Removal of the veil of ignorance and darkness by the communication of light and knowledge; illumination, instruction: Luke 2:32
Knowledge 1922 epignosis––recognition i.e. full discernment, acknowledgment.
V22 Psalm 8:4-6; Genesis 1: 26-28
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