Ephesians 1:7-12

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

⁷ _q In him we have _r redemption _s through his blood, _t the forgiveness of our trespasses, _u according to the riches of his grace, ⁸ which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight ⁹ _v making known ₁ to us the mystery of his will, _n according to his purpose, which he _w set forth in Christ ¹⁰ as a plan for _x the fullness of time, _y to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

¹¹ In him we have obtained _z an inheritance, _a having been predestined _b according to the purpose of him who works all things according to _c the counsel of his will, ¹² so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be _d to the praise of his glory.

1. Cross References
   Colossians 1:14
   In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 3:24
   And are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
   1 Corinthians 1:30
   And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
   Ephesians 4:30
   And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
   
3. Cross References
   Acts 20:28
   Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 2:38
   And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
   
5. Cross References
   Ephesians 3:8
   To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
   Ephesians 3:16
   That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
   Colossians 1:27
   To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
   Romans 2:4
   Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
   
6. Cross References
   Romans 16:25
   Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
   
7. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:5
   He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:11
   In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.
   Romans 8:28
   And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
   Romans 9:11
   Though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad - in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls -
   
9. Cross References
   Mark 1:15
   And saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
   
10. Cross References
    Colossians 1:16
    For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things were created through him and for him.
    Colossians 1:20
    And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
    Ephesians 3:15
    From whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
    Philippians 2:9 - 10
    Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.
    
11. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 4:20
    But the Lord has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be a people of his own inheritance, as you are this day.
    Deuteronomy 32:9
    But the Lord 's portion is his people, Jacob his allotted heritage.
    Ephesians 1:14
    Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
    
12. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:5
    He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
    
13. Cross References
    Ephesians 3:11
    This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord.
    Revelation 4:11
    "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."
    Romans 8:28
    And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
    
14. Cross References
    Acts 20:27
    For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
    
15. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:6
    To the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
    Ephesians 1:14
    Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
    Philippians 1:11
    Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.