What does it mean to be blessed with all spiritual blessing. If we read this epistle to ephesus, the holy spirit opening our eyes, we will see things more. 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. Preached by john kershaw at zoar chapel london, on april 18th, 1848. Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places ephesians 1. Joseph prince youtube, joseph prince is a leading voice in proclaiming the gospel of grace around the world through his teaching resources and television ministry with. Spiritual blessings in christ preeminence of christ.
This phrase is translated from the greek word epouranios, meaning the sphere of spiritual activities. The blessings of the new covenant are primarily spiritual. God supplies every one of them, and he provides these good things in christ. Spiritual blessings in heavenly places destiny devotionals. Spiritual blessings in the heavenly realms in christ a. All spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. He has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ 1. 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. After the opening greeting paul here bursts into a glowing ascription of praise to god. 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.
Christian standard bible blessed is the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in christ. The spiritual blessings referred to in ephesians 1. Read the 5 heavenly places verses all together ephesians 1. I committed this verse to memory as a young lad and its truths become more important to me as i grow older. 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. And youll see as we continue, that all the blessings that accompany the eternal salvation of gods sheep, as brought out in this passage, are in christ. 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. When we put on christ, the father sees his loveliness when he looks at us. 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. Praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realm with every spiritual blessing in christ. Pauls praise to god is for spiritual blessings rather than the physical things we generally identify as blessings. He gave god the praise and the glory for the spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. At times as we look around us and see the apparent prosperity of the godless, that may be difficult to realize.
And made us sit together in the heavenly places in christ jesus. Begin to claim and receive all the blessings that god has provided for you today in jesus. No more condemnation the believer has nothing to fear. Spiritual blessings sermon by monte brown, ephesians 1. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
Spiritual blessings for us from god through christ ephesians 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. Taken from the pauline epistles, here are 120 spiritual blessings that the lord jesus christ gave us the moment we trusted in him as our personal saviour. 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. Aug 25, 2011 beloved, jesus has now blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. What are these spiritual blessings, gifts, or benefits that are ours in jesus christ. Our blessing god is the paying him our solemn and grateful acknowledgments, both on account of his own essential blessedness, and of the blessings which he bestows on us. The words every spiritual blessing jumped off the page at me as i read it. With these words, paul began the heart of his letter to the church at ephesus. 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. Contrary to some beliefs, they are not some mysterious power or cosmic connection reserved for a select few. This does not teach that god does not bless physically. We have been given all the blessings that we need in christ.
Blessed with all spiritual blessings sermon by rex e. 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. What are those spiritual blessings these are all listed in the book of ephesians. 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. Heavenly places jerry savelle ministries international. Blessed be god, who hath blessed us gods blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. 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.
The word is related to grace and gives the idea of making us graceful or favorable through christ, the beloved of god. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ. 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. 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.
God for all the spiritual blessinges in heavenly places he has given believers. Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ. My life is the testimony, and revelation of gods grace, wisdom, perfection, and righteousness. I affirm that ive obtained an inheritance, which is imperishable and undefiled.
God the giver god is the giver or provider of these good gifts. He gave god the praise and the glory for the spiritual blessings in heavenly p laces in christ. Contrary to some beliefs, they are not some mysterious power or cosmic connection reserved for a. 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. Hope christian church todd cravens 8 march 2015 sermon series. Spiritual blessings let us honor the word of god by standing as we read the passage for this mornings message spiritual blessings. Our new covenant blessing is that second day blessing. To help us understand this concept, let us compare and contrast the two types of blessings. Sep 10, 2010 the blessings that we have in christ, here, now, and then are inexaustable and incomprehensible. Let us all be sure to focus on what the real purpose of this life is, which is to fear. Faith is required as the conduit to bring or manifest the spiritual blessings into the physical world. These blessings are of a spiritual order which means they are both true which mean they do not change and they are eternal which mean they will not. 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.
Spiritual blessings in christ jesus truediscipleship. Notice the following list of many of these spiritual blessings that god graciously gives to the follower of 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. This is pauls focus in the first chapter of ephesians. Does this mean these blessings are just for heaven. In the first creation we find that it repeatedly states that it is good. What are these spiritual blessings, and what do they do for us. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. 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. Holman bible praise the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens. There is an old song that i used to hear and sing a lot called count your 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 ephesians 1. The blood of christ has taken away the guilt of our sins, and we stand before the father as perfectly accepted. Paul is not talking about prosperity in terms of dollars and cents.
And, each one addresses a different aspect of these heavenly places 1. In the next life, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will have the blessing of heaven. On the second day jesus wanted to give them the new covenant manna from heaven. We will notice here that the apostle paul gave praise to god. 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. God has blessed us with everything we need to live an abundant life of faith in christ. Paul says that god has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ ephesians 1.
If the word of god says that all spiritual blessings have been stored up, he isnt about to leave any out. Spiritual blessings 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. In verse 3, paul wrote, blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with. 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 eph. This says he hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings, meaning its already done. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessing in heavenly places in christ. Jan 25, 2012 god has blessed us with everything we need to live an abundant life of faith in christ. Sometimes people view working toward a reward as less than honorable. The book of ephesians every spiritual blessing subtitle ephesians 1.
The third spiritual blessing is in verse 6, where we are made accepted in the beloved. 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. 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. Ive been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. These are the spiritual blessings available to me in heavenly places. And these blessings are in the heavenly realm rather than in the physical world we see around us. The heavenly realm is blessed with no sickness but health, no poverty but prosperity, no depression but joy, no anxiety but peace. They think its not right to serve god just to get a reward. Spiritual blessings in christ 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 when a person is saved, a profound change occurs. Thus ephesians opens with the statement that god has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ and we are invited at the outset. Every spiritual blessing ct women christianity today. What are the spiritual blessings according to ephesians 1. What does it mean to be blessed with every spiritual blessing. The abundance of blessing in christ reformed bible.
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