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A Study of the Book of Ephesians
Living UNDER THE DOME A Study of the Book of Ephesians
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The opulence of the homes of the ultra-rich.
Opulent Richly supplied The opulence of the homes of the ultra-rich.
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The House of God is designed and furnished in opulence.
“…according to the riches of his grace…” The House of God is designed and furnished in opulence.
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Richness of Grace in The Divine Design Ephesians 1:7-10
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“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” Ephesians 1:7
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The riches of the grace of God
is a now and never ending possession. “…we are having…”
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“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” Ephesians 1:7
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redemption – loosed away from. The payment to secure release.
A release by ransom.
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“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” Ephesians 1:7
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forgiveness – to send away from, to release as from bondage or imprisonment.
To forgive, to pardon.
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“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” Ephesians 1:7
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Sins – trespasses, to step beyond a boundary.
To cross the line.
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This is the now and never ending possession
The blood of Jesus releases from all sins. This is the now and never ending possession found only in Him.
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“Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence”
Ephesians 1:8
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The riches of the grace of God goes above and beyond with
an excess of provision. Abounded – exceeded, more than enough.
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“Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence”
Ephesians 1:8
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wisdom – intelligence, knowledge, insight into the
true nature of something. prudence – practical application of and proper use of wisdom.
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“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself” Ephesians 1:9
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unto us – the apostles and prophets. The foundation.
Ephesians 2:20
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“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself” Ephesians 1:9
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mystery – a truth once concealed, now revealed.
The will of God is concealed until He reveals it.
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“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself” Ephesians 1:9
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The riches of the grace of God includes a plan to bring
about heaven on earth. God’s purpose is for His own interest.
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“That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him” Ephesians 1:10
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dispensation – house-law The administration or management of a house.
“…the fullness of times…”
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“That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him” Ephesians 1:10
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To bring all things under the headship of the Messiah.
gather together in one – to bring to a head, to bring together under one head or heading. To bring all things under the headship of the Messiah.
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“That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him” Ephesians 1:10
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heavens – the abode of God upon – emphasizes contact
in Him – in Jesus as Head over His body, His building, His bride.
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The church where Jesus is Head, where God makes His habitation through the Spirit is the only place where Heaven makes contact with earth.
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Richness of grace for redemption and for
This richness of grace must be appropriated Richness of grace for redemption and for heaven on earth.
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