The Book of Ephesians (Page 6)
The Book of Ephesians (8): The Eyes of the Heart Opened
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 1:15-23 to provide insight: connecting the knowledge of God to responding to God. Those accepting God’s plan of salvation obtain many gifts, including many reasons for hope.
“Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the…
The Book of Ephesians (7): A Prayer for Divine Revelation
The Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 1:15-23, that he gives thanks for the believers there and prays that they would receive the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers these questions: what is the spirit of wisdom and revelation, what does…
The Book of Ephesians (6): The Entrance Into Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-15 highlights adoption as a blessing for every believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the gift of adoption for the Ephesians and for us: they heard the Word of Truth, they believed in Him, and they were sealed with the Promised Spirit.
“In him you also, when you heard the…
The Book of Ephesians (5): Blessed Be God for Redemption
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Ephesians 1: 3-14 to explain another spiritual blessing: redemption. Learn the value of the blood, the redemption of the blood, and the purpose of the blood.
“In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the…
The Book of Ephesians (4): Blessed Be God for His Glorious Grace
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Ephesians 1:3-14 to highlight another spiritual blessing: God’s glorious grace. God’s glory and grace are displayed in the lives of Moses, Job, Isaiah, and Elijah. Learn how God’s grace overshadows our past, present, and future.
“The God of all grace, who has…
The Book of Ephesians (3): Blessed Be God for Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-14 continues the list of spiritual blessings with the doctrine of adoption. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven teaches us how adoption transforms our hearts, makes us heirs with Christ, makes us live for the life to come, and teaches us to value our brothers and sisters in…
The Book of Ephesians (2): Blessed Be God for Election
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Ephesians 1:4 to bring us back to a time before creation for the spiritual blessing of election. The gospel message begins with this amazing love of God to redeem those whom he brings from death to life. Our response of gratitude leads us to obey the command to…
The Book of Ephesians (1): A Treasury of Eternal Blessings
In Ephesians 1:1-14, the Apostle Paul reveals the treasury of blessings already given to all those who believe. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the location of these gifts: in the spiritual blessings available now, in the heavenly places already present, and in Christ for those who follow…