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What does the Holy Spirit serve as, according to the text?
Why did the author continuously give thanks for the recipients of the letter?
What is Paul praying for in regards to the recipients of the letter?
What kind of power does Paul highlight as available to believers?
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What position did God appoint Christ to, according to the text?
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What did God do for believers in Christ according to the text?
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What is one of the results of being included in Christ according to the text?
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What did God make known to believers?
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What is the purpose of the blessings believers receive in Christ?
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Why did God choose believers before the creation of the world?
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Study Notes
Role of the Holy Spirit
- Serves as a guide and helper for believers, enabling them to live according to God's will.
Author's Gratitude
- Continuously gives thanks for the recipients of the letter to acknowledge their faith and love towards others.
Paul's Prayer for Recipients
- Prays for spiritual wisdom and revelation to deepen their understanding of God.
Highlighted Power
- Emphasizes the immeasurable greatness of God's power available to believers, which works in and through them.
Christ's Position
- God appointed Christ to the position of authority, seated at His right hand in heavenly places.
God's Action for Believers
- God has blessed believers with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms through their union with Christ.
Result of Inclusion in Christ
- Being included in Christ gives believers redemption and forgiveness of sins, leading to a reconciled relationship with God.
Revelation to Believers
- God has made known the mystery of His will to believers, providing insight into His divine purpose.
Purpose of Blessings
- The blessings believers receive are intended for His glory and to advance His kingdom on Earth.
Divine Choice of Believers
- God chose believers before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight, highlighting His grace and purpose.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the opening verses of Ephesians chapter 1, where Paul introduces himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus and extends grace and peace to the believers in Ephesus. Explore the concept of spiritual blessings in Christ and God's predestination of believers.
