Ephesians 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 6
Chapter Summary
1 After salvation and thanksgiving for the Ephesians, 4 our election, 6 and adoption.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God; author writing to the saints in Ephesus (v.1)
The Lord in whom believers are blessed, chosen, and redeemed; raised and seated at God's right hand as Head over all to the Assembly
The God and Father who blessed, elected, and predestinated believers to adoption according to the good pleasure of His will
The Holy Spirit of promise with whom believers were sealed, an earnest of their inheritance (v.13-14)
The faithful believers in Christ Jesus to whom Paul writes, known for their faith and love toward all the saints
Timeline
God elected and predestinated believers to adoption through Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world, according to His will.
Ephesians 1:3-6Believers receive redemption and the remission of deviations through Christ's blood, and the mystery of God's will is made known to head up all things in Christ.
Ephesians 1:7-10Upon hearing the gospel and believing, the saints are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise as an earnest of their future inheritance.
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