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Ephesians 1: Themes and Commentary

Apr 25, 2024

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Notes on Ephesians Chapter 1 Lecture with Commentary by Esteban Correa

Summary

In this session, the audio begins with a reading of Ephesians Chapter 1 from the New Living Translation Bible. The chapter is elaborated with explanations and commentary by Esteban Correa of the Avanza Por Más ministry. The teachings focus on the themes of spiritual blessings in Christ, predestination, adoption through Jesus, the role and guarantee of the Holy Spirit, and the ultimate plan of God for unity under Christ.

Key Points from Ephesians Chapter 1

Verse-by-verse Explanation

  • Verse 1 & 2: Introduction

    • Apostle Paul identifies himself, emphasizing his authority as an apostle of Christ.
    • Paul addresses the saints in Ephesus, recognizing them as faithful followers.
    • Wishes grace and peace from God and Jesus, indicating these as gifts deriving from a divine relationship.

  • Verse 3: Spiritual Blessings

    • Praise for God granting all spiritual blessings in Christ, which are divine and eternal in nature.

  • Verse 4: Divine Election Before Creation

    • God chose believers in Christ to be holy and blameless, a choice based on grace rather than individual actions.

  • Verse 5 & 6: Adoption and Pleasure of God

    • God preordained adoption of believers as his own through Jesus, which pleased Him and calls for our praise for His abundant grace.

  • Verse 7 & 8: Redemption and Forgiveness

    • Christ’s sacrifice as a means of redemption and forgiveness of sins, underlining God's overflowing grace and wisdom.

  • Verse 9 & 10: Revelation and Unity Plan

    • The mystery of God’s will revealed, to unify all under Christ in the fullness of time.

  • Verse 11-14: Holy Spirit as a Guarantee

    • Believers marked by the Holy Spirit as a promise of inheritance and redemption, affirming God’s ownership.

  • Verse 15-21: Prayers and Supplications

    • Paul prays for believers' wisdom and understanding of God’s call and their rich inheritance.
    • Emphasis on comprehending God's immense power, the same that resurrected and exalted Christ, establishing Him above all.

Prayer Based on Ephesians Chapter 1

  • Gratification and recognition for the truths of Ephesians 1.
  • Petition for wisdom to deeply understand God’s will and the hope in Christ.
  • Request for the spiritual sight to recognize God’s power and the role of Christ as supreme over all authorities.
  • Acknowledgment of the church as Christ’s body, the fullness of Him who fills everything.

Conclusion of the Session

The session wraps up with a prayer that encapsulates the teachings of Ephesians chapter 1, asking for a deeper revelation of God’s love, wisdom, and power in believers' lives, thereby enabling them to live fully in Christ’s body, witnessing His love and grace in the world.

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