Ephesians 1:1-6

TO GOD’S HOLY PEOPLE IN EPHESUS

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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

 

1. Grace and peace to you (1,2)

Paul was probably in prison in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Ephesians. He had earlier visited there, sent as an apostle of Christ Jesus. Paul recognized the holiness of the people of Ephesus. What made them holy? They were made holy through the gospel of Jesus Christ. God made them holy because they were faithful in Christ Jesus. As Paul greeted them, he wished them grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

2. Chosen to be holy and blameless (3-6)

Even though Paul was in prison at this time, he could give praise to the God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul praised God for the blessings He had given the Ephesians (and that He gives to us!). We who belong to God have the blessings of being chosen even before the creation of the world. God chooses His people to be holy and blameless in His sight. We who are God’s have the blessings of adoption as His children through Jesus Christ. And we have the blessing of His grace on us. We have all these because of the gospel. We can live gloriously as His children!

 

Prayer Lord, thank you that you chose me long before I was born. I praise and thank you each day.

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