Ephesians 1:11-12

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

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
   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.
   
2. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:5
   He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 20:27
   For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
   
5. 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.