Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ, blessed be the god see the note on 2 corinthians 1. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ, king james 2000 bible blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. As the old spiritual song says, it is a grand thing to be a christian, this text relates to us why that is the case. At times as we look around us and see the apparent prosperity of the godless, that may be difficult to realize. Spiritual blessings in christ jesus many people in this world view jesus as merely an historical figureperhaps nothing more than a great teacher, a worthy example, or an unfortunate martyr. But this study is going to focus on the spiritual blessings of god. Powered by the new living translation all praise to god, the father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we. Bella orsi september 21, 2018 spiritual warfare prayer. Spiritual blessings let us honor the word of god by standing as we read the passage for this mornings message spiritual blessings.
This psalm anticipates what we have been given through christ, which is every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places eph. In heavenly places, abounds in this style of exposition. What does it mean to be blessed with all spiritual blessing. Christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, berean study bible. In heavenly places dispensation of fulness of times.
And you and i, if we are to possess in any measure corresponding with the gift of christ the spiritual blessing which god bestows, must have our lives hid with christ in god, and sit together with him in the heavenly places. The words every spiritual blessing jumped off the page at me as i read it. The text does not say heavenly places but simply heavenlies. Spiritual blessings in christ 3 blessed be the god and father of our. I plead the blood of christ on my entire physical body, on my entire soul and on my entire spirit. Jan 25, 2012 weve seen what god has blessed us with and how we receive his blessings.
This has led me into a revelation that came, while i was writing a work for someone recently, being based along this theme. Lastly, note the one person in whom all spiritual blessings are enshrined. This phrase is translated from the greek word epouranios, meaning the sphere of spiritual activities. Preached by john kershaw at zoar chapel london, on april 18th, 1848. Information about this book overview this ebook is provided by theellen g. My life is the testimony, and revelation of gods grace, wisdom, perfection, and righteousness. One of the scriptural words utilized in speaking of the unseen spiritual realm is the greek word epouranios, which is often translated heavenly or heavenly places. We need to remember that this is talking about spiritual blessings. Spiritual blessings sermon by monte brown, ephesians 1. Now, it says those spiritual blessings are in heavenly places in christ, but they are in you because you are in christ, which is what the next verse says.
Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, esv. I affirm that ive obtained an inheritance, which is imperishable and undefiled. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ, 4 just. God the giver god is the giver or provider of these good gifts. Hope christian church todd cravens 8 march 2015 sermon series.
Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessing in heavenly places in christ. With all spiritual blessings with the pure doctrines of the gospel, and the abundant gifts and graces of the holy ghost. When we become gods children, he places his mark of ownership on us, guaranteeing our eternal security. Others acknowledge that jesus was the son of god and our saviorbut they fail to recognize the full richness of his nature and character.
Today we live in a world where people have a fixation for. In many ways it could be said that the believer in jesus christ is the richest and most blessed person on the face of the earth. Blessed eulogetos, blessed, praised be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed eulogeo us in christ with every spiritual blessing eulogia in the heavenly places. Open as pdf blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ.
This text should prove not only to be an academic study of the scripture, but also a passage of great encouragement as we learn more about what we have in christ. The riches of glory, the presence of god, the eternal home these dont even scratch the surface of all the blessings that belong to our inheritance. Study 1 spiritual blessings in christ words of life ministries. Heavenly realms can refer to both angelic and demonic activity. Does this mean these blessings are just for heaven.
All praise to god, the father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with christ. Every spiritual blessing is found in christ, and the only way to get into christ is by faith believing in christ and doing what he requires see matt. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly p laces in christ. God supplies every one of them, and he provides these good things in christ. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ. Make a list below of all the reasons you can find in verses 314. With these words, paul began the heart of his letter to the church at ephesus. Open as pdf blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly p laces in christ. In the first creation we find that it repeatedly states that it is good.
Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ, 2 corinthians 1. And, each one addresses a different aspect of these heavenly places 1. Spiritual blessings in heavenly p laces selected ephesians 1. Who has blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places god does bless us both ways spiritual physical. It is included in the larger freeonline bookscollection on the ellen g. In heavenly places in microsoft word heaven dwellers. Why did god choose to bless us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Today we live in a world where people have a fixation for material wealth and obtaining riches. Spiritual blessings for us from god through christ ephesians 1. Many believers are so tied up with the natural, the carnal, the material, the earthly, and the temporal that they miss what its like to live in heavenly places with the lord. Blessed with all spiritual blessings blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Ive been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ.
You may have really had to dig to answer that last question because there are so. These blessings find their origin in him, and their bestowment upon us is entirely of gods own initiative. Spiritual blessings in heavenly places selected ephesians 1. Many times we forget the greatest blessings of all because they are not so easily seen we see the time we get a raise. After the opening greeting paul here bursts into a glowing ascription of praise to god. Philemon 6 is another verse that explains this truth. Contrary to some beliefs, they are not some mysterious power or cosmic connection reserved for a select few. I am full and loaded with good things, and i bring forth excellence from within me today. We will experience more of his kingdom activity and jesus provision for us, and will enjoy our relationship with him more as we believe for more. Beloved, many of you will recollect that we had these words under consideration last thursday evening.
Holy and without blame included in that chief spiritual blessing of election in christ, are these two spiritual blessings. These are the spiritual blessings available to me in heavenly places. The spiritual blessings we enjoy in heavenly places in. I can never be disadvantaged because i am an associate of the. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ. In his letter to the ephesian christians, paul opens with an emphasis on the blessings weve received from the father in the son blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. Powered by the new living translation all praise to god, the father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly. Every spiritual blessing ct women christianity today. The heavenly realm is blessed with no sickness but health, no poverty but prosperity, no depression but joy, no anxiety but peace. Faith is required as the conduit to bring or manifest the spiritual blessings into the physical world. Scripture tells us that all spiritual blessings are awaiting us in heavenly places in christ jesus. This word heavenly places speaks of a spiritual arena where explosive activity takes placeinteractions and battles which affect our physical reality. Blessed with all spiritual blessings speak to me father. Paul starts out his letter to the church of ephesus by saying, blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ eph.
Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ ephesians 1. This has led me into a revelation that came, while i was writing a work for someone recently, being. All the blessings of the spirit are available to us now in the heavenly places blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all the blessings of the spirit in the heavenlies in christ jesus. The apostle paul spent three years in ephesus acts 19. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ ephesians 1. Spiritual blessings in christ jesus truediscipleship. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in hea venly places in christ. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. All spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ eph. Jesus taught on the importance of faith as a foundational principle in the kingdom of god. 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. Heavenly father, i bow in worship and praise before you in the name of jesus christ. The book of ephesians every spiritual blessing subtitle ephesians 1.