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The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:11

Ephesians 1:11In whom also we have obtained an Inheritance, being predestinated: according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the council of His own will.Priority in the purpose of redemptionThe connecting thought is the divulging of the purpose of redemption (Ephesians 1:9), in which there is development and a consummation (Ephesians 1:10).I. The easier born Jewish Christians are described as those who before hoped in Christ. The hoping in Him before He came implies the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:12

Ephesians 1:12That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ.The dignity and obligations of those called early to faithI. To be brought to faith before others is a prerogative which persons so called have above others.1. Let us acknowledge their dignity. The young rise up before the ancient in nature; so should it be with us who are babes, when we meet with those who are veterans in Christ (see Romans 16:6; 1 Corinthians 16:15).2. Let those so honoured walk worthy of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:13

Ephesians 1:13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.The functions of the Word and the Spirit1. God, by the hearing of His word, makes us partakers in His Spirit (John 6:45; Ephesians 4:21; Colossians 1:6). As the ground cannot be quickened with fruits till it receive seed and the clews from heaven, no more can our soul be quickened with the spirit and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:14

Ephesians 1:14Which is the earnest of our inheritance.The Holy Spirit the earnest of our inheritanceI. The Holy Spirit imparts heavenly knowledge to the mind, and is thus the earnest of our inheritance.1. Heaven’s glory will consist partly in the direct and full vision of God, whom the redeemed shall see, no longer darkly as through a glass, but “face to face.” They will possess an immediate and intuitive knowledge of God in their minds, and as far as finite can comprehend the infinite, they... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:1

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Ver. 1. To the saints-to the faithful ] Fitly; for it is by faith that we become saints, Acts 15:9 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:2

2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Ver. 2. Grace be to you, and peace ] These go fitly together; because we must seek our peace in the free grace and favour of God. The ark and mercy seat were never sundered. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:3

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Ver. 3. Blessed be God ] Gratiae cessat decursus, ubi gratiarum recursus. A thankful man shall abound with blessings. With all spiritual blessings ] εν παση ευλογια πνευματικη , wisdom, prudence, &c.,Ephesians 1:8; Ephesians 1:8 , a Benjamin’s portion, a goodly heritage; called here spiritual blessing in the singular. All, and yet but one blessing;... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:4

4 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: Ver. 4. He hath chosen us in him ] Christ was mediator therefore from eternity, viz. by virtue of that human nature which he should assume. That we should be holy ] God elected us as well to the means as to the end. Note this against libertines. For as they Act 27:31 could not come safe to land that left the ship; so neither can men come to heaven but... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Ver. 5. Having predestinated us ] Interpreters have observed that this word that signifies to predestinate is but six times to be found in the New Testament (never in the Old), being referred but twice to things, Acts 4:28 ; 1 Corinthians 2:7 , four times to persons, Rom 8:29-30 Ephesians 1:5 ; Ephesians 1:11 , and never applied to reprobates, but to elect persons... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:6

6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. Ver. 6. To the praise of the glory ] This is the end whereunto it is destined; and hence it is called predestination. Note here, that all the causes of predestination are merely without us. The efficient, God; the material, Christ; the formal, the good pleasure of his will; the final, the praise of God’s glorious grace. Wherein he hath made us accepted ] Gr. εχαριτωσεν , He hath ingratiated us, he... read more

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:11

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:12

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:13

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:14

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:1

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:2

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:3

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:4

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:6

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