Spiritual Blessings in Christ

Ephesians 1

3 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, 4 just as b He chose us in Him c before the foundation of the world, that we should d be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 e having predestined us to f adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, g according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, h by which He 1 made us accepted in i the Beloved. 7 j In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to k the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and 2 prudence, 9 l having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure m which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of n the fullness of the times o He might gather together in one p all things in Christ, 3 both which are in heaven and which are on earth - in Him.

11 q In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to r the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 12 s that we t who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. 13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard u the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, v you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 w who 4 is the 5 guarantee of our inheritance x until the redemption of y the purchased possession, z to the praise of His glory.

  1. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:3
    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
  2. Cross References
    Romans 8:28
    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
  3. Cross References
    1 Peter 1:2
    Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 1:75
    In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 13:48
    Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
    Romans 8:29
    For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
  6. Cross References
    John 1:12
    But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:
  7. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 1:21
    For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.
  8. Cross References
    Romans 3:24
    Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
  9. Cross References
    Matthew 3:17
    And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
  10. Cross References
    Hebrews 9:12
    Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.
  11. Cross References
    Romans 3:24
    Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
    Romans 3:25
    Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed.
  12. Cross References
    Romans 16:25
    Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began
  13. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:9
    Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
  14. Cross References
    Galatians 4:4
    But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.
  15. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 3:22
    Whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come - all are yours.
  16. Cross References
    Ephesians 3:15
    From whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.
    Philippians 2:9
    Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.
    Colossians 1:16
    For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
    Colossians 1:20
    And by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
  17. Cross References
    Romans 8:17
    And if children, then heirs - heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
  18. Cross References
    Isaiah 46:10
    Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure.
  19. Cross References
    2 Thessalonians 2:13
    But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
  20. Cross References
    James 1:18
    Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
  21. Cross References
    John 1:17
    For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
  22. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:22
    Who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
  23. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 5:5
    Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
  24. Cross References
    Romans 8:23
    Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
  25. Cross References
    Acts 20:28
    Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
  26. Cross References
    1 Peter 2:9
    But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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