The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers is our position in Christ. To fully embrace our true identity in Christ, we must first trust what Jesus… Read More »
Spiritual Wisdom and Insight (Ephesians 1:17)
The Apostle Paul prays for the Ephesian Church that God would grant them spiritual wisdom and insight so that they might know him better. Here are Paul’s words in three translations. NIV – ” . . . that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of… Read More »
Paul’s First Apostolic Prayer for the Ephesians (Ephesians 1:15-23)
How glorious is the grace of God! God has done so much for us in Christ. The Apostle Paul is overwhelmed by the reality and the implications of the spiritual blessings that he describes in Ephesians 1:1-14. When Paul thinks about the blessings of sonship, redemption, the Holy Spirit, etc., he is compelled both to… Read More »
Accepted in the Beloved! (Ephesians 1:6)
A wonderful benefit resulting from our salvation in Christ is acceptance. Ephesians 1:6 states that we are “accepted in the Beloved.” In other words, God the Father accepts us as his children based on the sacrifice of his Son. He welcomes us into full fellowship with himself through the work of our Lord and Savior,… Read More »
The Believer’s Spiritual Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:1-14)
Are you thankful to God for the countless spiritual blessings that you have in Jesus Christ? Please click below to listen to today’s devotion. Spiritual Blessings (Ephesians 1:1-14) I would like to invite you to join me for an exciting study of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. No other New Testament book gives greater insight… Read More »