Ephesians 1:16 - Giving Thanks do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: Truth to Learn Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. Behind the Words “Cease” is from the Greek word pauō, meaning “to stop” or “to pause.” It is...
Ephesians 1:15 – Noteworthy Faith
Ephesians 1:15 - Noteworthy Faith Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, Truth to Learn Some people show their faith in everything they do. Behind the Words The words “after I heard” are translated from the verb...
Ephesians 1:14 – Our Eternal Guarantee
Ephesians 1:14 - Our Eternal Guarantee who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn If you are saved, you are permanently saved. Behind the Words “Guarantee” is translated from the Greek word arrabōn, which is...
Ephesians 1:13 – Seal of Approval
Ephesians 1:13 - Seal of Approval In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Truth to Learn God has branded us as His property and His children....
Ephesians 1:12 – Hopeful Expectation
Ephesians 1:12 - Hopeful Expectation that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn The hope of all Christians is Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. Behind the Words “Christ” is transliterated from the Greek word christos, which is based on the...
Ephesians 1:11 – His Free Will
Ephesians 1:11 - His Free Will In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, Truth to Learn All of the aspects of our salvation have come about because God determined them...
Ephesians 1:10 – His Eternal Plan
Ephesians 1:10 - His Eternal Plan that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him. Truth to Learn God has a plan for time and eternity. Behind the...
Ephesians 1:9 – Lord Over All
Ephesians 1:9 - Lord Over All having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, Truth to Learn God is completely sovereign. He does according to His own will. Behind the Words The words “having made known” are from...
Ephesians 1:8 – Abundant Grace
Ephesians 1:8 - Abundant Grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, Truth to Learn God gives us an abundant supply of His grace. Behind the Words “Made to abound” is translated from perisseuō, which is built upon the preposition peri, meaning “over” or “above.”...
Ephesians 1:7 – Far, Far Away
Ephesians 1:7 - Far, Far Away In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace Truth to Learn Our sin penalty is paid and our sins are thrown-away. Behind the Words The word “redemption” is from apolutrōsis. This compound word...