Paul’s Letter to the

Ephesians

Blessings in Christ Eph.

1:3-14

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Blessed be the God and Father”

• Blessed (εὐλογητός, eulogetos), Adjective – One worthy of praise or commendationLuke 1:68, Rom. 9:5

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Blessed be the God and Father”

• God is worthy!• Do we approach Him with

due reverence? Matt. 6:9, Psa. 111:9, Heb. 13:15

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

• He is due the respect of a Father (even more – Heb. 12:9)

• Jesus acknowledged Him as Father – John 17:1-5

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

• Does this mean Jesus was created?

• No. See Jn. 17:5 • The point is one of subjection

where Man’s redemption is concerned – Phil. 2:5-8

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Blessed us with every spiritual blessing”

• Blessed (εὐλογέω, eulogeo), verb – to provide benefits or speak well of.

•Matt. 14:19, 5:44• Blessing (εὐλογέω, eulogia),

noun – benefits received

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing”• Spiritual blessings Things of

a spiritual realm.• We may receive physical

blessings (cf. Matt. 6:11, Jas. 4:13-16, Rom. 1:10) but our focus and greater blessings are spiritual.

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “In heavenly places”• Things of the spiritual realm.• Found only in Ephesians:•1:3 – every spiritual blessing1:20 – Christ at right hand2:6 – we sit together3:10 – God wisdom known6:12 – our warfare against wickedness

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• “Just as He chose us in Him…” (vs.4) God’s plan implemented before the foundation of the world. That we should be holy and without blame

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• “Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ…” (vs.5) Predetermined who would be saved (the plan – not involuntary or arbitrary)

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• Through His grace, “He made us accepted in the Beloved…” (vs.6) Jesus was His accepted sacrifice

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (vs.7-8) Our forgiveness is a product of His grace

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• “Having made known to us the mystery of His will…” (vs.9-10) He revealed His plans to us to obtain life and godliness and bring about unity

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance…” (vs.11-12) A reward in heaven. Our blessings not limited to this life.

Every Spiritual Blessing

• “Every spiritual blessing” (4-14)

• “You were sealed us with the Spirit of promise…” (vs.13-14) A guarantee of our inheritance. The Holy Spirit is a demonstration of God’s blessings.

We are truly blessed in Him!Will we bless Him because of

this?