以弗所書 1:8-9 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:4-10

Origination of the Church. I. THE CHURCH TRACED UP TO THE ELECTIVE LOVE OF GOD . 1. Chosen for himself . "Even as he chose us." He chose us out of the sinful mass of humanity. He chose us for himself, as he chose ancient Israel for himself. 2. Chosen in Christ as covenant Head . "In him." He was God's sovereign choice: "Behold my Servant, whom I have chosen." Abraham, notably among men, was chosen; and, viewed as existing in him as their covenant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The forgiveness and inspiration of the adopted children. From the electing and adopting love of God, Paul proceeds next to show how it manifests itself in the thorough culture of the adopted children. We saw how they are accepted into the charmed circle for the Beloved's sake, and to him, indeed, owe all. We are now to notice how thorough is the provision made for the upbringing of these adopted ones. And— I. THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE BELOVED THEY ARE REDEEMED AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The redemptive predestination of God in its subjective and objective aspects. "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: that in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:8

Which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence . This rendering of the R.V. is better than the A.V., "wherein he hath abounded," for ἧς before ἐπερίσσευσεν can hardly be put for the dative; it is genitive by attraction for the accusative. The wisdom and prudence refer to God; he has not made his grace abound to us in a random manner, but in a carefully regulated manner. This is more fully explained afterwards, in reference to God's concealment for a time of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:9

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will . The wide extent of God's grace was a mystery , i.e. a hidden counsel, before Christ came and died, but it is now made known. In this, and not in the modern sense of mystery, the word μυστήριον is used by Paul. The thing hidden and now revealed was not the gospel, but God's purpose with reference to its limits or sphere (see Ephesians 3:6 ). According to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself. The whole phraseology denotes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:9

The revelation of the mystery. It was the high distinction of the Apostle Paul that to him, and not to any one of the twelve apostles, was committed the revelation of a great mystery. Ten times is this mystery named in his Epistles. It is called significantly "his gospel;" for which he was, indeed, an ambassador in bonds; but a gospel even more gloriously practical than it was speculative in its tendency and character. It was a revealed secret, "hid from generations"—indeed, hid "from the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Wherein he hath abounded - Which he has liberally manifested to us This grace has not been stinted and confined, but has been liberal and abundant.In all wisdom - That is, he has evinced great wisdom in the plan of salvation; wisdom in so saving people as to secure the honor of his own law, and in devising a scheme that was eminently adapted to save people; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:24.And prudence - The word used here (φρονήσις phronēsis) means understanding, thinking, prudence. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:9

Having made known to us the mystery of his will - The word “mystery” (μυστήριον mustērion) means literally something into which one must be “initiated” before it is fully known (from μυέω mueō, to initiate, to instruct); and then anything which is concealed or hidden. We commonly use the word to denote that which is above our comprehension or unintelligible. But this is never the meaning of the word in the New Testament. It means there some doctrine or fact which has been concealed, or... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:7-8

Ephesians 1:7-8. In, or by, whom we have redemption By price and by power, are bought and delivered from the guilt and dominion of sin, the tyranny of Satan, and the final displeasure and wrath of God. Through his blood Shed for these purposes; or through what he hath done and suffered; having undertaken the great and awful work of making an atonement for us by the sacrifice of himself, by which we obtain, what is an introduction to all the other blessings here mentioned, the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:9-10

Ephesians 1:9-10. Having made known to us By his Word and Spirit; the mystery of his will The gracious scheme of salvation by faith, the appointment of which depended on his sovereign will alone; termed a mystery, because it was but darkly revealed under the law, is now totally hid from unbelievers, and has heights and depths in it which surpass all the knowledge even of true believers. “The whole doctrine of the gospel, taken complexly, is called the wisdom of God in a mystery, 1... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:4-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:7-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:9-10

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