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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The forgiveness and inspiration of the adopted children. From the electing and adopting love of God, Paul proceeds next to show how it manifests itself in the thorough culture of the adopted children. We saw how they are accepted into the charmed circle for the Beloved's sake, and to him, indeed, owe all. We are now to notice how thorough is the provision made for the upbringing of these adopted ones. And— I. THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE BELOVED THEY ARE REDEEMED AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The redemptive predestination of God in its subjective and objective aspects. "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: that in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11

Even in him—in whom we wore also made his inheritance. This is the literal rendering of ἐκληρώθημεν , and it is more expressive than the A.V., "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance." God taking us for his own heritage involves more than our getting an inheritance from God (see Deuteronomy 4:20 , "The Lord hath taken you... to be unto him a people of inheritance"). It is implied that God will protect, care for, improve, and enjoy his own inheritance; he will be much with them... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11-12

The believer's inheritance. This is for the children, who are not only partakers of the knowledge of redemption, but heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ Jesus ( Romans 8:17 ). Property in this world usually goes by inheritance, but it is not so with Heaven's highest blessings. They are "not of blood, neither of the will of man," but of God. The serious question suggests itself—Have we any part or lot in the great gathering together in Christ of which the apostle has just spoken?... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11-14

Priority in the purpose of redemption. The connecting thought is the divulging of the purpose of redemption ( Ephesians 1:9 ), in which there is development and a consummation ( Ephesians 1:10 ). Under successive epochs or dispensations men must occupy different standpoints relative' to the purpose as more or less fully manifested. And there are those to whom it is earlier divulged than to others. The conspicuous instance is that of Jews and Gentiles. There is a special reference here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

That we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ. The "we" which hitherto has been applied to the whole Church, Jewish and Gentile, begins to have a more limited reference, and to contrast with "you" in Ephesians 1:13 . The first "we" in this verse embraces all, as in the preceding part of the chapter; the second (omitted in the A.V.) is conditioned by the words following, and is applicable to the Jewish Christians, who, through the promises given to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

Hope in Christ. "Who first hoped in Christ." Hope, as one of the great springs of human action, is to be distinguished from simple foresight or simple expectation; for the one may be a foresight of evil, the other an expectation of coming misfortune. Hope, on the contrary, is the expectation of future good. We do not hope for mistake, or for misfortune, or for pain; we hope for what will fill our future with brightness. "Hope is the noblest offspring, the first born, the last buried child... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:11

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance - We who are Christians. Most commentators suppose that by the word “we” the Jews particularly are intended, and that it stands in contradistinction from “ye,” as referring to the Gentiles, in Ephesians 1:13. This construction, they suppose is demanded by the nature of the passage. The meaning may then be, that the Jews who were believers had “first” obtained a part in the plan of redemption, as the offer was first made to them, and then that the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

That we should be to the praise of his glory - Should be the occasion or the means of celebrating his glory; or that praise should be ascribed to him as the result of our salvation.Who first trusted in Christ - Margin, “hoped.” This is in accordance with the original. The foundation of their “hope” was the Saviour. Some suppose that the apostle here refers to the Jews who were converted before the gospel was preached extensively to the Gentiles. The reason for this opinion is, that in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:11-12

Ephesians 1:11-12. In whom also we Believing Jews; have obtained an inheritance Namely, that of the promises made to the children of Abraham and of God, even the blessings of grace and of glory, the privileges belonging to the true members of the church militant and triumphant. Being predestinated To it when we became true believers, and as long as we continue such, see on Ephesians 1:5; according to the purpose of him Of God; who worketh all things As he formed and governs all... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:11-12

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