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Letter of Apostle Paul – Ephesians
An Intimate Review
Pt 1
By Lawrence DeMetrius

In [Eph 1:1-3; St Jn 1:11-13; 20:17; I Cor 8:6] Apostle Paul notes that born-again believers are redeemed per the will of Yahweh and are expected to present themselves as such. They are expected of THE LORD to recognize HIM as the GOD WHO is BLESSED and has already BLESSED them with all SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS in Christ Jesus.

*blessed (1) Gk #2128 eulogetos (yoo-log-ay-tos) as an adjective it means adorable, which is charming, worthy of being adored, very attractive and delightful

*blessed (2) Gk #2127 eulogeo (yoo-log-eh-o) as a verb it means to speak well of, bless, thank, invoke a benediction upon and prosper

*all Gk #3956 pas (pas) it means all, any, every and the whole

*spiritual Gk #4152 pneumatikos (pnyoo-mat-ik-oce) it means…
• non-carnal and humanly ethereal as opposed to gross
• supernatural, regenerate and religious
• in the negative sense, it is a demon

*blessing Gk #2129 eulogia (yoo-log-ee-ah) it is…
• fine speaking, elegance of language and commendation
• reverential adoration, religious benediction and consecration
• benefit and largeness

Yahweh has decreed upon HIS Elect the complete ownership of every kind of BLESSEDNESS and SPIRITUAL BLESSING through Christ. The magnitude of this bestowal is far more than they can ask or think of. [Eph 3:20; Phil 4:19] This is one reason why they should pray for the accomplishment of HIS WILL in their mortal and immortal lifetimes. [Mt 6:10] Per [Eph 1:4, 5] it is important to know that all born-again believers were chosen to be sons of Yahweh before the foundation of the world. [St Jn 1:11-13; Rm 8:28-30]
THE LORD already knew them and anticipates their appointed mortal lifetimes throughout all generations. [II Chr 16:9; Jn 6:37-40, 44, 45; 10:1-10] Their names were never removed from The Book of Life. [Exo 32:30-33; Rev 13:8; 17:8; 20:11-15] In [Eph 1:4-11] Apostle Paul notes the divine purpose for Yahweh’s Elect, which are inclusive of the following eight.

1. To be HOLY and without BLAME before HIM in LOVE. [Eph 1:4b]

*holy Gk #40 hagios (hag-ee-os) it means sacred, which is physically pure, morally blameless, religious, ceremonially consecrated, most holy and saintly

*blame Gk #299 amomos (am-o-mos) it is to be unblemished and without blame, fault or spot

*love Gk # 26 agape (ag-ah-pay) it is divine love, affection, benevolence and feasts promoting such love

2. To be ADOPTED as HIS SPIRITUAL OFFSPRING through Jesus Christ. [Eph 1:5a]

*adoption Gk #5206 huiothesia (hwee-oth-es-ee-ah) it is…
• the placing as a son or adoption as children or sons
• figurative of Christian sonship in respect to Yahweh

This definition denotes that a child who is ADOPTED is actually the offspring of another progenitor. While all souls belong to THE LORD, there is a difference in relationship between those who are spiritually born-again in Christ and those who are not. [Eze 18:4; Jude vs 6; Rev 12:4, 9; 13:8; 17:8; 20:14, 15] The proof of one’s familial relationship to Yahweh as a son is their desire for HIS WORD and expression of HIS LOVE in their life. [St Jn 1:11-13; I Jn 3:6-18; 4:7-11, 19-21]

3. To accomplish the GOOD PLEASURE of HIS WILL. [Eph 4:5b; St Jn 1:11-13; 6:38-40; Rm 8:28-30; Heb 10:7, 9, 10]

*pleasure Gk #2107 eudokia (yoo-dok-ee-ah) it is satisfaction, delight, kindness, wish and purpose

*will Gk #2307 thelema (thel-ay-mah) it is a determination, the thing determined, choice, purpose, decree and inclination

4. To BE to the PRAISE of the GLORY of HIS GRACE wherein they are MADE ACCEPTABLE to HIM in the BELOVED. [Eph 4:6, 12]

*praise Gk #1868 epainos (ep-ahee-nos) it is laudation, which as a noun is a song, hymn of praise and a commendable thing, as a verb it means to praise and extol

*glory Gk # 1391 doxa (dox-ah) it is very apparent glory

*grace Gk #5485 charis (khar-ece) it is…
• gratitude and gratifying graciousness of manner and act
• divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life

* accepted Gk #5487 charitoo (khar-ee-to-o) it means to grace or endue, endow, invest, put on, assume and clothe with special honor

*beloved Gk #25 agapao (ag-ap-ah-o) it means to love in a moral and social sense, it is also embracement, especially of the judgment and deliberate assent of the WILL as a matter of principle, duty and propriety

The comparable word in this scenario of BELOVED is PHILEO Gk #5368. It means to be a friend to, fond of an individual or object and to have affection for, denoting personal attachment as a matter of sentiment or feeling.

5. To possess REDEMPTION through the BLOOD of CHRIST and FORGIVENESS of SINS. [Eph 4:7; Heb 10:4-6, 8, 10, 14, 17]

*redemption Gk #629 apolutrosis (ap-ol-oo-tro-sis) it is…
• the act of full RANSOM, which is to…
o redeem from captivity, bondage or detention by paying a demanded price
o release on release and receipt of a ransom
o deliver and redeem from punishment for sin
• riddance is…
o the act and fact of clearing away or out of the undesirable
o relief or deliverance from something
• Christian salvation
*forgiveness Gk #859 aphesis (af-es-is) it is freedom and pardon

*sins Gk# 3900 paraptoma (par-ap-to-mah) it is a side-slip, lapse, deviation, unintentional error or willful transgression

6. To have DIVINE WISDOM and PRUDENCE. [Eph 4:8]

*wisdom Gk #4678 sophia (sof-ee-ah) it is higher/spiritual wisdom or lower/worldly wisdom

*prudence Gk #5428 phronesis (fron-ay-sis) it is mental activity and intellectual or moral insight

There is a difference in quality and source of WISDOM. The Holy Ghost provides every kind of WISDOM that benefits the wellbeing of mortals both spiritual and natural.

7. To possess DIVINE KNOWLEDGE of the MYSTERY of HIS WILL concerning HIS PLAN to UNIFY all things back unto HIMSELF through Jesus Christ. [Eph 4:9, 10; I Cor 15:24-28]

*known Gk #1107 gnorizo (gno-rid-zo) it means to make known, know, certify, declare and give the ability to understand

*mystery Gk #3466 musterion (moos-tay-ree-on) it is a secret or mystery through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites

The reality of Christ and His purpose is a MYSTERY to the unregenerate mind and can only be revealed by the Holy Ghost. [Lk 24:44, 45; I Cor 12:3] Therefore, the Elect are advised never to force it upon anyone, especially those who are not yet endowed with the desire, will and mind to receive it. [II Tim 2:24-26; Mt 7:13; Jn 6:37-40, 44, 45, 65]

8. To OBTAIN an INHERITANCE as HIS PREDESTINATED sons according to HIS OWN PURPOSE, COUNSEL and WILL. [Eph 4:11a; Rm 8:16-18]

*obtained/inheritance Gk #2820 kleroo (klay-ro-o) it is to allot and assign a privilege

*predestinated Gk #4309 proorizo (pro-or-id-zo) it is to limit in advance and predetermine

*purpose Gk #4286 prothesis (proth-es-sis) it is a setting forth, proposal, intention and the show-bread exposed before Yahweh in HIS Holy Temples

*worketh Gk #1754 energo (en-erg-eh-o) it means to be active and efficient

*counsel Gk #1012 boule (boo-lay) it is advice and purpose

Yahweh has always known HIS children. HIS WILL regarding them was already DETERMINED before their mortality on earth. HE said through Prophet Jeremiah,

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
[Jer 29:11]

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