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Ephesians KJV: King James Version
A book of the Bible.
14 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1611
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September 20, 2019
Ephesians Chapter 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:
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 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,
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 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:
11 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:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 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,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 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:
18 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,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
BLESS THE NAME OF JESUS!
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:
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 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,
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 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:
11 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:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 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,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 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:
18 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,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
BLESS THE NAME OF JESUS!
November 3, 2023
Could there be a timelier book for the American and the American church? for me? It’s such a clear call to holiness. But, let’s not get out of order. I think too many times we try to teach/apply this book backwards. Is it because it’s easier to argue about the roles of husband and wife in the marriage, the way a servant and a master treat each other, or the authority of parents over their children, than it is to comprehend the all-sufficiency of God’s provision? Is it because externals are so much easier to judge in one another?
Paul was quite clearly organized in his teaching. God’s redemption, empowering, and sanctification (in that order) come before a holy life with all its blessings. So, for three chapters he shows us the glorious truths of our position in God’s family, the incredible wealth of spiritual blessings that He gave us, and the beauty of His plan for humanity. Those chapters contain some of the most beautiful prayers one believer can pray for another. (If you want to learn how to be a true friend, a study of Paul’s prayers would be a good place to start.)
Then come the last three chapters, which would be completely unattainable, even undesirable, but for those first three. It can be quite daunting to see the purity that is asked of us in them. But don’t forget – He, our glorious Savior, has made us new, and it’s his power enabling us to do the humanly impossible, to live a life of holiness to His glory. How can we do less than give our all for the One who gave himself for us? By the end of the book, it seems like a small thing to do for Him.
Don’t just read this book. Study it; let its truths change your heart and actions.
Paul was quite clearly organized in his teaching. God’s redemption, empowering, and sanctification (in that order) come before a holy life with all its blessings. So, for three chapters he shows us the glorious truths of our position in God’s family, the incredible wealth of spiritual blessings that He gave us, and the beauty of His plan for humanity. Those chapters contain some of the most beautiful prayers one believer can pray for another. (If you want to learn how to be a true friend, a study of Paul’s prayers would be a good place to start.)
Then come the last three chapters, which would be completely unattainable, even undesirable, but for those first three. It can be quite daunting to see the purity that is asked of us in them. But don’t forget – He, our glorious Savior, has made us new, and it’s his power enabling us to do the humanly impossible, to live a life of holiness to His glory. How can we do less than give our all for the One who gave himself for us? By the end of the book, it seems like a small thing to do for Him.
Don’t just read this book. Study it; let its truths change your heart and actions.
April 6, 2020
Paul wrote this letter to the church at Ephesus to strengthen them in their faith in Christ after he had visited them on several occasions. I recommend that the entire book be read at one time since it is a letter. I like reading it in the KJV and other translations as well to get the true meaning at the time it was written. It's also very pertinent to the church today.
November 14, 2020
The full armour of God.
May 15, 2021
Heavenly Places
The phrase heavenly place is mentioned at least 3 times in this epistle to the church at Ephesus. Paul gives them the command to it in the whole armour of God.
The phrase heavenly place is mentioned at least 3 times in this epistle to the church at Ephesus. Paul gives them the command to it in the whole armour of God.
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