EPHESIANS INDUCTIVE BIBLE OVERVIEW

By Dennis Schmidt 11/2014

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This paper discusses the book of Ephesians. Ephesians' is the first of Paul's prison epistles with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon being the others. They were all written about the same time during his imprisonment in 61 AD. God reveals his mystery in Ephesians: the church. Paul wrote Ephesians to reveal the mystery of the Church: Jews & Gentiles, one in Christ. Christ is shown as creator and is the fullness of divine Godhead. 70% of Ephesians and Colossians scriptures have parallels. Many of them are shown before the outline below with topics comparisons. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

EPHESIAN'S THEME:

- GOD GATHERS TOGETHER IN ONE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST IN HEAVEN & ON EARTH. Ephesians 1:10

- PERFECT SAINTS FOR MINISTRY & UNITY OF THE FAITH. Ephesians 4:12-13

AUTHOR: Apostle Paul DATE: 61 AD FROM: Rome Prison TO: Ephesus & Other Saints in other cities (Colosse)

PURPOSE:. REVEAL THE MYSTERY 0F THE CHURCH: WHICH IS JEWS & GENTILES, ONE IN CHRIST. Ephesians 3:3, 6

KEY WORD(S)/CHAPTER(S): [ Saint ] (9) {1:1=, 1-6}, [ In Christ ] (17) {1:1=, 1-4}, [ Grace ] (12) {1:2=, 1-4, 6}, [ Love ] (19) {1:4=, 1-6}, [ Redeemed ] (4) {1:7=, 1, 4, 5}, [ Riches ] (7) {1:7=, 1-3}, [ Faith ] (8) {1:15, 1-4, 6}, Know (15) {1:9=, 1, 3, 5, 6}, [ Mystery ] (6) {1:9=, 1, 3, 5, 6}, [ One/Together ] (23) {1:10=, 1, 2, 4, 5}, Word (5) {1:13=, 1, 3, 5, 6}, [ Holy ] [ Spirit ] (15) {1:13=, 1-6}, [ Called ] (4) {1:18=, 1, 2, 4}, [ Power ] (8) {1:19=, 1-3, 6}, [ Body ]/[ Church ] (16) {1:22=, 1-5}, Work (9) {2:9=, 1-5}, [ Peace ] (7) {2:14=, 1, 2, 4, 6}, [ Heaven ] (8) {3:10=, 1-4},

SPECIAL (LIMITED) KEY WORDS:

1) [ Saints ]: 1:1, 1:15, 1:18, 2:19, 3:8, 3:18, 4:12, 5:3, 6:18

2) [ In Christ ]: 1:1, 1:3, 1:10, 1:12, 1:15, 1:20, 2:6, 2:10, 2:13, 3:6, 3:11, 4:21

3) [ Grace ]: 1:2, 1:6-7, 2:5, 2:7-8, 3:2, 3:7-8, 4:7, 4:29, 6:24

4) [ Unity ], [ Together ], & [ One ]: [ Unity ]: 4:3, 4:13; [ Together ]: 1:10, 2:5-6, 2:22; [ One ]: 2:15-16, 18, 4:4-6

5) [ Peace ]: 1:2, 2:14-15, 2:17, 4:3, 6:15, 6:23

6) [ In Heavenly ] places: 1:3, 1:20, 2:6, 3:10

OUTLINE FOR EPHESIANS:

I) SALUTATIONS: {EPHESIANS 1:1-2}

II) BELIEVER'S POSITION: CHOSEN, SEALED, SAVED, UNITED, EQUAL: {EPHESIANS 1:3-3:21}

A) CHOSEN AND SEALED: {EPHESIANS 1:3-23}

B) SAVED BY GRACE: {EPHESIANS 2:1-10}

C) UNITED IN ONE BODY: {EPHESIANS 2:11-22}

D) EQUALS IN THE ONE BODY - JEW & GENTILE: {EPHESIANS 3:1-21}

III) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO: SAVED, GIFTS, LIFE, EVIL, SPIRIT, HOME {EPHESIANS 4:1-6:20}

A) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO OTHER BELIEVERS - SAVED ONES: {EPHESIANS 4:1-6}

B) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SPIRITUAL GIFTS: {EPHESIANS 4:7-16}

C) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO FORMER LIFE: {EPHESIANS 4:17-32}

D) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO EVIL: {EPHESIANS 5:1-17}

E) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO HOLY SPIRIT: {EPHESIANS 5:18-21}

F) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO HIS HOME LIFE: {EPHESIANS 5:22-6:4}

G) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SLAVES AND MASTERS: {EPHESIANS 6:5-9}

H) BELIEVER'S LIFE TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE: {EPHESIANS 6:10-20}

IV) CONCLUSION: {EPHESIANS 6:21-24}

LOCATION SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 18:19; Acts 19:1-6; Acts 19:8-13, 17-19, 26, 34; Acts 20:16-18; Revelation 2:1-6

LOCATION BACKGROUND:

Ephesus: An important Roman city in western Asia minor, now Turkey. The city had a major banking area and had the temple of Antemis (Diana: the bright one). It was a magnificent structure ranked as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The figure also was on the Roman coins.

In Revelation 2:1-2:7 Jesus said they lost their first love. Their have done good also: works, labor, patience, not faint, can not bear evil men, hate Nicolatitians & tried apostles who are fakes. God told them to repent & do 1st works, they eat of tree of life in midst of paradise of God; or he remove candlestick. Candlestick = ministry

BACKGROUND:

Paul had never been to the Colossians Church. They were started by a convert of Paul - Epaphras. See Colossians 1: The two Epistles letters, Ephesians and Colossians, were written about the same time and are very similar. Colossians was written to oppose the heresy false teachers of Greek philosophy using human wisdom of worshiping angels, legalism, & traditions. Colossians and Ephesians also emphasizes Christ as head of the church with a unity of Jew and Gentile fellow heirs of the church the body of Christ. Colossians has Jesus the Christ receiving the supremacy as the divine Son of God.

OVERVIEW COMPARISON OF COLOSSIANS TO EPHESIANS

DETAILED COMPARISON OF COLOSSIANS TO EPHESIANS

See my paper: "Deeper Bible Topical Papers" WITHOUT COMMENTS & REFERENCE SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "My Doctrine Beliefs" ALL KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Books & Topics - Subject Cross Index" SHOWS REFERENCES IN BOTH MY BIBLE & TOPIC PAPERS WHERE A TOPIC SUBJECT INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND. for more information on this subject.

I) SALUTATIONS: {EPHESIANS 1:1-2}

Paul: Saul: means asked for, and Paul: means little or small. Paul is in Rome in prison, but his care for the church is of most importances. He does believe he will leave the prison as he said that he be coming to them in Philemon 22 & Philippians 1:26 & 2:24. Paul had never been in Colosse, but on his fourth missionary journey he finally went there. Paul had been to Ephesus a few times and spent two years there (Acts 19:10) on his third missionary journey.

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MISC: PAUL’S QUALIFICATIONS {2 CORINTHIANS 1:1 – 13:14}

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GOD’S CHOSE PAUL

(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: {2 Corinthians 1:1}

(2) Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; {2 Corinthians 1:21}

(3) Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. {2 Corinthians 3:6}

(4) Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; {2 Corinthians 4:1}

(5) And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; {2 Corinthians 5:18}

(6) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(7) Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. {2 Corinthians 11:15}

(8) Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. {2 Corinthians 11:23}

PAUL HAS HOLY SPIRIT

(1) Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. {2 Corinthians 1:22}

(2) Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 2 Corinthians 3:6

(3) Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. {2 Corinthians 3:17}

(4) But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. {2 Corinthians 3:18}

(5) We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; {2 Corinthians 4:13}

(6) Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. {2 Corinthians 5:5}

(7) By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

(8) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13:14}

PAUL DEPENDS ON GOD ALONE

(1) For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. {2 Corinthians 1:12}

(2) Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. {2 Corinthians 2:14}

(3) Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; {2 Corinthians 3:5}

(4) Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. {2 Corinthians 3:6}

(5) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. {2 Corinthians 4:7}

(6) We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. {2 Corinthians 6:1}

(7) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; {2 Corinthians 8:1}

(8) And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: {2 Corinthians 8:19}

(9) And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: {2 Corinthians 9:8}

(10) And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. {2 Corinthians 9:14}

(11) And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. {2 Corinthians 12:9}

PAUL WAS GIVEN APOSTLE AUTHORITY

(1) Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: {2 Corinthians 10:1}

(2) But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. {2 Corinthians 10:2}

(3) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: {2 Corinthians 10:3}

(4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) {2 Corinthians 10:4} 

(5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; {2 Corinthians 10:5}

(6) And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. {2 Corinthians 10:6}

(7) Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. {2 Corinthians 10:7}

(8) For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: {2 Corinthians 10:8}

(9) That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. {2 Corinthians 10:9}

(10) For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. {2 Corinthians 10:10}

(11) Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. {2 Corinthians 10:11}

(12) I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. {2 Corinthians 12:11}

(13) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. {2 Corinthians 12:12}

(14) Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. {2 Corinthians 13:10}

PAUL’S DIVINE VISIONS

(1) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. {2 Corinthians 12:1}

(2) I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. {2 Corinthians 12:2}

(3) And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) {2 Corinthians 12:3}

(4) How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {2 Corinthians 12:4}

(5) Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. {2 Corinthians 12:5}

(6) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. {2 Corinthians 12:6}

(7) And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. {2 Corinthians 12:7}

PAUL’S MINISTRY TO CORINTHIANS

(1) And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. {2 Corinthians 1:16}

(2) For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. {2 Corinthians 1:19}

(3) For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. {2 Corinthians 4:15}

(4) Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: {2 Corinthians 10:1}

5) For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: {2 Corinthians 10:14}

(6) But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things. {2 Corinthians 11:6}

(7) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. {2 Corinthians 12:12}

(8) For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. {2 Corinthians 12:13}

(9) And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. {2 Corinthians 12:21}

PAUL LOVES THE CHURCH

(1) For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. {2 Corinthians 2:4}

(2) Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: {2 Corinthians 3:2}

(3) Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. {2 Corinthians 3:3}

(4) For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: {2 Corinthians 5:14}

(5) By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

(6) O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. {2 Corinthians 6:11}

(7) Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. {2 Corinthians 6:12}

(8) Now for a recompense in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. {2 Corinthians 6:13}

(9) I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. {2 Corinthians 7:3}

(10) Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. {2 Corinthians 11:11}

(11) And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. {2 Corinthians 12:15}

PAUL’S BLAMELESS CHARACTER AND ACTIONS

(1) For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. {2 Corinthians 1:12}

(2) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. {2 Corinthians 4:2}

(3) Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: {2 Corinthians 6:3}

(4) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(5) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. {2 Corinthians 7:2}

(6) Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: {2 Corinthians 8:20}

(7) Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. {2 Corinthians 8:21}

(8) Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? {2 Corinthians 11:7}

(9) I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. {2 Corinthians 11:8}

(10) And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. {2 Corinthians 11:9}

PAUL WAS TRUTHFUL

(1) But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. {2 Corinthians 1:18}

(2) For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. {2 Corinthians 2:17} 

(3) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. {2 Corinthians 4:2}

(4) By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, {2 Corinthians 6:7}

(5) By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; {2 Corinthians 6:8}

(6) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. {2 Corinthians 7:2}

(7) For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. {2 Corinthians 7:14}

(8) As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. {2 Corinthians 11:10}

(9) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. {2 Corinthians 12:6}

(10) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. {2 Corinthians 12:12}

(11) For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. {2 Corinthians 13:8}

PAUL WAS PERSECUTED & SUFFERS FOR THE FAITH

(1) Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. {2 Corinthians 1:4}

(2) For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. {2 Corinthians 1:5}

(3) And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. {2 Corinthians 1:6}

(4) And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. {2 Corinthians 1:7}

(5) For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: {2 Corinthians 1:8}

(6) But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: {2 Corinthians 1:9}

(7) Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; {2 Corinthians 1:10}

(8) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; {2 Corinthians 4:8}

(9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; {2 Corinthians 4:9}

(10) Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {2 Corinthians 4:10}

(11) For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.{2 Corinthians 4:11}

(12) So then death worketh in us, but life in you. {2 Corinthians 4:12}

(13) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(14) In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; {2 Corinthians 6:5}

(15) As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; {2 Corinthians 6:9}

(16) As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. {2 Corinthians 6:10}

(17) For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. {2 Corinthians 7:5}

(18) In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: {2 Corinthians 11:32}

(19) And through Who is weak a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. {2 Corinthians 11:33}

PAUL’S INDIVIDUAL TRIALS

(1) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; {2 Corinthians 4:8}

(2) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; {2 Corinthians 4:9}

(3) Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {2 Corinthians 4:10}

(4) For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. {2 Corinthians 4:11}

(5) So then death worketh in us, but life in you. {2 Corinthians 4:12}

(6) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(7) In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; {2 Corinthians 6:5}

(8) By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

(9) By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, {2 Corinthians 6:7}

(10) By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; {2 Corinthians 6:8}

(11) As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; {2 Corinthians 6:9}

(12) As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. {2 Corinthians 6:10}

(13) Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. {2 Corinthians 11:23}

(14) Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. {2 Corinthians 11:24}

(15) Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; {2 Corinthians 11:25}

(16) In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; {2 Corinthians 11:26}

(17) In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. {2 Corinthians 11:27}

(18) Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. {2 Corinthians 11:28}

(19), and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? {2 Corinthians 11:29}

(20) If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. {2 Corinthians 11:30}

(21) And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. {2 Corinthians 12:7}

(22) For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. {2 Corinthians 12:8}

(23) And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. {2 Corinthians 12:9}

(24) Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. {2 Corinthians 12:10}

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Apostle: An Apostle is one sent by God, with power of attorney and authority, to act (with power) in place of sender. He was chosen and ordained to the position to be a witness of what God shows him. Apostles started many churches and appointed Elders to the church.

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

By the will of God:

See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" GOD'S USE OF SINNERS TO ACHIEVE HIS PURPOSE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

Saints: Sanctified one: saved, set apart, consecrated, dedicated, separated by God for His special function, use, and purpose. See Ephesians 5:26 for more information.

See my paper: "Sanctify" SANCTIFICATION PROCESS: GOD PREDESTINES THE CHRISTIAN AS SON OF GOD, SANCTIFIES OR SETS HIM APART FOR HIS PURPOSE, BEING MADE HOLY, GOING ON TO THE PERFECTION, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST, BECOMES GOD-LIKE, MADE IN THE DIVINE NATURE AS HE MATURES for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: SAINT {EPHESIANS 1:1-6:18}

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(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 1:1}

(2) Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, {Ephesians 1:15}

(3) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

(4) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; {Ephesians 2:19}

(5) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {Ephesians 3:8}

(6) May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; {Ephesians 3:18}

(7) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: {Ephesians 4:12}

(8) But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; {Ephesians 5:3}

(9) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; {Ephesians 6:18}

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Ephesus: An important city in western Asia minor, now Turkey. The city had a major banking area and had the temple of Antemis (Diana: the bright one).

In Revelation 2:1-2:7 Jesus said they lost their first love. Their have done good also: works, labor, patience, not faint, can not bear evil men, hate Nicolatitians & tried apostles who are fakes. God told them to repent & do 1st works, they eat of tree of life in midst of paradise of God; or he remove candlestick. Candlestick = ministry

In Christ:

See my paper: "One-In-Christ" CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS IN CHRIST for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: IN CHRIST/IN THE LORD/IN JESUS {EPHESIANS 1:1-4:21}

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(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 1:1}

(2) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: {Ephesians 1:3}

(3) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(4) Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, {Ephesians 1:15}

(5) Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:20}

(6) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 2:6}

(7) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. {Ephesians 2:10}

(8) But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. {Ephesians 2:13}

(9) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: {Ephesians 2:21}

(10) That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: {Ephesians 3:6}

(11) According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: {Ephesians 3:11}

(12) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, {Ephesians 4:17}

(13) If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: {Ephesians 4:21}

(14) For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: {Ephesians 5:8}

(15) Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. {Ephesians 6:1}

(16) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. {Ephesians 6:10}

(17) But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: {Ephesians 6:21}

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Grace: Getting what we do not deserve. It is a gift (Romans 5:15). We are saved by grace (Acts 15:11). It is given freely by God (Psalms 84:11). Grace grows by knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 3:18) & humility (James 4:6 & 1 Peter 5:5).

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

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MISC: GRACE {EPHESIANS 1:2}

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GRACE DEFINITION: Unmerited flavor from God to man. Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy: not getting what we deserve.

(1) Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;" Mercy not grace

GRACE IS A GIFT:

(1) Romans 5:15 "But not as the offence, so also <is> the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, <which is> by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many." Gift from God to elected believers only

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast." God gives grace & we believe unto salvation. It is a gift of God and not of man's work.

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE:

(1) Psalms 84:11 "For the LORD God <is> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <thing> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." God gives the grace so man can walk saved

(2) Acts 15:11 "But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Grace from God to save the elect

(3) Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then <is it> no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if <it be> of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work." God's grace is not man's works

GRACE GROWS BY KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS & OUR HUMILITY:

(1) Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly." Grace to lowly

(2) James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." Grace to humble

(3) 1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."

(4) 2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," Grace multipled by knowledge of God

(5) 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and <in> the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him <be> glory both now and for ever. Amen."

GOD GIVES ONLY LOVING KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVER: Only Christians receive God's grace starting with salvation making them God's children. God provides loving kindness to man so that he can exist.

(1) Matthew 5:45 "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Loving kindness

(2) Acts 14:17 "Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." Loving kindness

(3) 1 Timothy 6:17 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;" Loving kindness

MAN MAY FAIL TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE: God provides grace to only His Christians. Unbelievers do not receive grace in vain, are bitter & defiled, have wrong gospel, & deny Jesus.

(1) 2 Corinthians 6:1 "We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain." God is blessing, but the unbeliever is not receiving making the grace vain

(2) Galatians 1:6-7 "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {7} Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ." To follow the wrong gospel removes the person from grace.

(3) Hebrews 12:15 "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Bitterness leads to failed grace.

(4) Jude 1:4 "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ." God's grace used wrong leads man to denying Christ.

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KEY WORD: GRACE {EPHESIANS 1:2-6:24}

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(1) Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {Ephesians 1:2}

(2) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:6}

(3) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(4) Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {Ephesians 2:5}

(5) That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:7}

(6) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {Ephesians 2:8}

(7) If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: {Ephesians 3:2}

(8) Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. {Ephesians 3:7}

(9) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {Ephesians 3:8}

(10) But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. {Ephesians 4:7}

(11) 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. {Ephesians 4:29}

(12) Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. {Ephesians 6:24}

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Mercy: not getting what we deserve. It is not earned.

Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you. Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration. See Ephesians 2:14 for KEY WORD details.

Peace the opposite to anxiety. Tranquility & worry free.

God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: God is a Triunity. God can not be divided. Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father and the Holy Spirit at the same time since God can not be separated (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is perfect man and perfect God. Jesus was always God, but at His birth become true man. However, in the plan of God, Jesus was true man before the world came into existence.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

II) BELIEVER'S POSITION: CHOSEN, SEALED, SAVED, UNITED, EQUAL: {EPHESIANS 1:3-3:21}

A) CHOSEN AND SEALED: {EPHESIANS 1:3-23}

Hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ: See Ephesians 3:10 for KEY WORD: HEAVEN

See my paper: "Entry into the Holy of Holies" 3RD EXPERIENCE WITH THE FATHER, 1ST BORN-AGAIN WITH JESUS & 2ND WITH HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM for more information on this subject.

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MISC: CHOSEN, PREDESTINATED, AND ADOPTED CHILDREN IN CHRIST BY GOD {EPHESIANS 1:3-14}

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CHOSEN BY GOD:

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

NOT FROM ANY GOOD IN US:

(1) The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. {2} The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. {3} They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

{Psalm 14:1-3}

(2) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. {Isaiah 53:6}

(3) But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. {Isaiah 64:6}

(4) As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: {11} There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. {12} They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. {Romans 3:10-12}

BY HIS GRACE TO CHOOSE:

(1) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {6} To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:5-6}

(2) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast. {Ephesians 2:8-9}

HE DID NOT LOOK DOWN THE AGES TO SEE WHO WOULD UNDERSTAND OR RESPONSE TO HIS GRACE SINCE WE ARE ALL EQUALLY SINNERS:

(1) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

(2) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(3) What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; {Romans 3:9}

(4) For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. {James 2:10)

IT IS NOT OUR WORKS BUT OF HIS WILL:

(1) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {Ephesians 1:4-5}

(2) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast. {Ephesians 2:8-9}

(3) Entire Romans 9 chapter

MAN DESERVES DEATH AND HELL WITH SEPARATION FROM GOD FOR HIS SINS. GOD'S LOVE AND GRACE HAS SAVED SOME. THE SAVED WILL REPENT (CHANGE FROM SINS), CALL UPON THE LORD:

(1) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. {Ephesians 1:11-12}

(2) But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {5} Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {6}
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {7} That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:4-7}

THEY WILL ASK JESUS INTO THEIR LIVES AND BELIEVE:

(1) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:13-14}

(2) And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. {Acts 13:48}

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LIST: GOD'S PLAN FOR THE CHRISTIAN {EPHESIANS 1:3-14}

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(1) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ {Ephesians 1:3}

(2) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

(3) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {Ephesians 1:5}

(4) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:6}

(5) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(6) Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; {Ephesians 1:8}

(7) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: {Ephesians 1:9}

(8) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(9) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: {Ephesians 1:11}

(10) That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. {Ephesians 1:12}

(11) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, {Ephesians 1:13}

(12) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:14}

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In Christ:

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MISC: THOSE IN CHRIST – TRIUNITY GODHEAD PROVIDES {EPHESIANS 1:3-14}

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WORK OF THE FATHER:

(1) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: {Ephesians 1:3}

(2) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

(3) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {Ephesians 1:5}

(4) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {Ephesians 1:6}

(5) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(6) Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; {Ephesians 1:8}

(7) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: {Ephesians 1:9}

(8) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

WORK OF JESUS GOD THE SON:

(1) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: {Ephesians 1:11}

(2) That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. {Ephesians 1:12}

WORK OF GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT:

(1) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, {Ephesians 1:13}

(2) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:14} Assured

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He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world:

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost - God's Sovereignty" GOD'S PLAN FOR BOTH PEOPLE THAT ARE LOST & SAVE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

We should be holy and without blame before him in love:

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: LOVE {EPHESIANS 1:4-6:24}

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(1) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {Ephesians 1:4}

(2) Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, {Ephesians 1:15}

(3) But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {Ephesians 2:4}

(4) That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, {Ephesians 3:17}

(5) And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. {Ephesians 3:19}

(6) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; {Ephesians 4:2}

(7) But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: {Ephesians 4:15}

(8) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. {Ephesians 4:16}

(9) And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. {Ephesians 5:2}

(10) Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; {Ephesians 5:25}

(11) So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. {Ephesians 5:28}

(12) Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. {Ephesians 5:33}

(13) Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. {Ephesians 6:23}

(14) Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. {Ephesians 6:24}

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Predestinated: God's eternal plan by which all things are completed. The predestinated plan established and foreordained or foreknowledge what will come to pass.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

Adoption of children: Placing the child into position as son a part of the family

Redeemed or purchased back = child adoption = to place as son

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: ADOPTION OF CHILDREN/BORN-AGAIN {EPHESIANS 1:5}

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(1) BORN-AGAIN: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. {John 3:3}

(2) NEW CREATURE: Therefore if any man <be> in Christ, <he is> a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. {2 Corinthians 5:17}

(3) ADOPTION OF CHILDREN: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. {Ephesians 1:5}

(4) SAVED – REGENERATION - RENEWING: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {Titus 3:5}

(5) BEGAT: Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. { James 1:18}

(6) BEGOTTEN US AGAIN: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {1 Peter 1:3}

(7) BORN-AGAIN: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. {1 Peter 1:23}

(8) BORN OF HIM: If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. {1 John 2:29}

(9) BORN OF GOD – BEGOTTEN: Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. {1 John 5:1}

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According to the good pleasure of his will: Sovereign: as God wants

It is based on God’s sovereign grace not on man’s works or efforts.

Redemption: A legal plan to buy back (purchase) us from Satan. The complete restoration to a relationship with God as if we never sinned. Forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 1:7), sons of God (1 John 3:1), joint heirs with Christ (Galatians 4:7), peace with God (Romans 5:1), eternal life (Romans 6:23), & death to sin (Romans 6:11).

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KEY WORD: [ REDEMPTION ] {EPHESIANS 1:7-5:16}

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(1) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(2) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. {Ephesians 1:14}

(3) And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. {Ephesians 4:30}

(4) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. {Ephesians 5:16}

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Redemption through his blood: Buy back or purchase by Jesus perfect life, His death, and His resurrection.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

Riches:

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KEY WORD: [ RICHES ] {EPHESIANS 1:7-3:15}

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(1) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; {Ephesians 1:7}

(2) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

(3) But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, {Ephesians 2:4}

(4) That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {Ephesians 2:7}

(5) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {Ephesians 3:8}

(6) That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; {Ephesians 3:16}

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Grace: See Ephesians 1:1 note

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

God’s wisdom is from His foreknowing His children’s responses.

God’s will and purpose is to atone for His children, in the church, both Jew and Gentile one in Christ.

Known:

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KEY WORD: KNOW(N)/KNOWLEDGE {EPHESIANS 1:9-6:22}

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(1) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: {Ephesians 1:9}

(2) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {Ephesians 1:17}

(3) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

(4) How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {Ephesians 3:3}

(5) Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) {Ephesians 3:4}

(6) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; {Ephesians 3:5}

(7) To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, {Ephesians 3:10}

(8) And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. {Ephesians 3:19}

(9) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {Ephesians 4:13}

(10) For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. {Ephesians 5:5}

(11) Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. {Ephesians 6:8}

(12) And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. {Ephesians 6:9}

(13) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, {Ephesians 6:19}

(14) But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: {Ephesians 6:21}

(15) Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. {Ephesians 6:22}

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Mystery:

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KEY WORD: [ MYSTERY ] {EPHESIANS 1:9-6:19}

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(1) Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: {10} That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:9-10}

(2) How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {Ephesians 3:3}

(3) Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) {Ephesians 3:4}

(4) And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: {Ephesians 3:9}

(5) This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {Ephesians 5:32}

(6) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, {Ephesians 6:19}

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EPHESIAN'S THEME:

- GOD GATHERS TOGETHER IN ONE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST IN HEAVEN & ON EARTH. Ephesians 1:10

- PERFECT SAINTS FOR MINISTRY & UNITY OF THE FAITH. Ephesians 4:12-13

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KEY WORDS: [ ONE ] / [ TOGETHER ] {EPHESIANS 1:10-5:33}

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(1) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: {Ephesians 1:10}

(2) Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {Ephesians 2:5}

(3) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {Ephesians 2:6}

(4) For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; {Ephesians 2:14}

(5) Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; {Ephesians 2:15}

(6) And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: {Ephesians 2:16}

(7) For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. {Ephesians 2:18}

(8) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: {Ephesians 2:21}

(9) In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. {Ephesians 2:22}

(10) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; {Ephesians 4:2}

(11) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. {Ephesians 4:3}

(12) There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; {Ephesians 4:4}

(13) One Lord, one faith, one baptism, {Ephesians 4:5}

(14) One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. {Ephesians 4:6}

(15) But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. {Ephesians 4:7}

(16) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {Ephesians 4:13}

(17) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. {Ephesians 4:16}

(18) Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another {Ephesians 4:25}

(19) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. {Ephesians 4:32}

(20) Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. {Ephesians 5:21}

(21) For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. {Ephesians 5:31}

(22) This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {Ephesians 5:32}

(23) Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. {Ephesians 5:33}

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Dispensation of the fullness of times, He gather together all things: Dispensation: a new event period time.

See my paper: "God's Dispensation & Covenant Plans" AN OVERVIEW OF THE CREATION DISPENSATIONAL & COVENANT (WITHIN EACH DISPENSATION) PLANS ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

Inheritance:

Predestine:

See Ephesians 1:6 & 1:14; First = Jews; God’s glory is to elect His children..

We should be to the praise of his glory:

Heard the word of truth -> Gospel of your salvation -> Believed -> Sealed with Holy Spirit of Promise

Heard the word of truth:

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation Guideline" PRESENTED IS HOW TO STUDY SCRIPTURE SYSTEMATICALLY. for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: WORD {EPHESIANS 1:13-6:17}

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(1) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, {Ephesians 1:13}

(2) How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {Ephesians 3:3}

(3) Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. {Ephesians 5:6}

(4) That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, {Ephesians 5:26}

(5) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {Ephesians 6:17}

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Gospel of your salvation: Gospel is good news of Jesus dying & his resurrection for our sins. Then the believer receives eternal life by faith in the imputed righteousness of Jesus. The believer has no righteousness in himself.

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" GOSPEL SHOWN IN SCRIPTURES MUST INCLUDE THE REVELATION OF THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

Ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise:

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is the Baptism of Holy Spirit with the Evidence of Tongues of God or the Devil?" THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN SCRIPTURE INCLUDES TONGUES WHICH ARE FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO COMMUNICATE WITH GOD IN PRAYER for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT {JOHN 1:32 – 20:22} {EPHESIANS 1:13}

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(1) And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.{33} And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost {John 1:32-33}

(2) But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. {John 4:14}

(3) He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. {39} (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) {John 7:38-39}

(4) And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever {17} Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you {John 14:16-17}

(5) Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. {John 14:23}

(6) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you {John 14:26}

(7) But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me {John 15:26}

(8) Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you {8} And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment {9} Of sin, because they believe not on me {10} Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more {John 16:7-10}

(9) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come {14} He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you {John 16:13-14}

(10) And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost {John 20:22}

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MISC: OTHER HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS {EPHESIANS 1:13}

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(I) Prophecy:

(1) {Ephesians 3:5} Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

(2) {Ephesians 4:11} And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

(II) Ministry:

(1) {Romans 12:7} Or ministry, <let us wait> on <our> ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

(2) {2 Timothy 4:2} Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

(III) Teaching:

(1) {Colossians 1:28} Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

(2) {1 Timothy 5:17} Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

(IV) Exhorting:

(1) {Romans 12:8} Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, <let him do it> with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

(2) {Hebrews 10:25} Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

(V) Giving:

(1) {2 Corinthians 9:7} Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

(2) {1 Peter 4:10} As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

(VI) Ruler:

(1) {Hebrews 13:17} Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

(2) {1 Peter 5:3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

(VII) Shows mercy:

(1) {Romans 11:31} Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

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KEY WORD: SPIRIT {EPHESIANS 1:13-6:18}

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