Ephesians 1:6-23 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:10

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times ,.... Or "according to the dispensation", &c.; as the Alexandrian copy reads; the fulness of time appointed by God, and fixed in the prophets; after many times and seasons were elapsed, from the creation of the world; at the most suitable and convenient time, when a new economy or dispensation began, within which all this was to be effected, hereafter mentioned: he might gather together in one all things in Christ ; this supposes, that... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:11

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance ,.... Or a part and lot; that is, have obtained one in Christ, in his person, and in his fulness of grace, in the blessings and promises which are in him; or have obtained to be the Lord's clergy, or heritage, to be his portion and inheritance; or rather to have an inheritance in him by lot, meaning the incorruptible and eternal inheritance of glory and happiness in heaven; to which elect men are chosen in Christ, and are begotten to a lively hope... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

That we should be to the praise of his glory ,.... This is the end of predestination to the inheritance; and the sense is, either that the praise of the glory of God, in his grace and goodness, might be discovered and made known unto the saints, as it is displayed in election, redemption, justification, pardon, adoption, regeneration, and eternal salvation; or that they should praise and glorify him on account of these things, by ascribing all to his grace, and nothing to themselves; by... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted ,.... The Gentile believers, the Ephesians, whom the apostle now particularly addresses; and who participated of the same grace and privileges with the believing Jews; the promise belonged to all that God called, whether afar off or nigh; and the same common salvation was sent to one as to another; and the same faith was wrought in one as in the other; and they were interested in the same Christ, and were heirs of the same inheritance; the Alexandrian copy reads "we":... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:14

Which is the earnest of our inheritance ,.... The incorruptible and never fading one in heaven, or the heavenly kingdom; this is the Father's gift, his bequest, and belongs only to children; it comes to them through the death of the testator, Christ, and is for ever; and of this the Spirit of God is the pledge and earnest: an earnest, is what confirms an agreement, and assures the right to the thing agreed to, and is a part of it, and lesser than it, and is never returned; so the Spirit of... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:15

Wherefore I also ,.... As well as others: after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus ; who is the immediate object of faith, and a very proper and suitable one; having every thing in him that is agreeable to the case and circumstances of those that trust in him. And the grace of faith, which terminates on him, is a seeing him, a beholding the glory of his person, and the fulness of his grace; a going to him, and venturing on him; a laying hold upon him, and embracing of him; a... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:16

Cease not to give thanks for you ,.... On account of their faith and love; which were gifts of grace bestowed upon them, and not the produce of their own free will and power; and therefore thanks are given to God for them: making mention of you in my prayers ; which shows the apostle to be a praying person, and that he was constant at the throne of grace, where he prayed for others as well as for himself; and it points out the time and way, when, and in which he gave thanks to God for... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ ,.... In what sense God the Father is the God of Christ; see Gill on Ephesians 1:3 . The Father of glory ; or the glorious Father; who is glorious in himself, in the perfections of his nature, and in the works of his hands; and as a father, he is a glorious father to Christ, and is a father to him, as he is to none else; and has been honoured and glorified by Christ, and from whom Christ as man has received much honour and glory: and he is a... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:18

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened ,.... By the Spirit of God already, to see the exceeding sinfulness of sin; the insufficiency of their own righteousness; the beauty, glory, fulness, and suitableness of Christ, as a Saviour; the excellency, truth, and usefulness of the doctrines of the Gospel; in which their understandings were before dark, but now had light into them: wherefore these words are not to be considered as part of the apostle's petitions, but rather as what was... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:19

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe ,.... The objects of the divine power here intended, are believers in Christ; which distinguishes this power from that which was put forth in creation, and from that which will be displayed in the resurrection of the dead, and from the power of divine wrath, which will appear in the damnation of sinners; and shows, that this power is that which is exerted in the implantation of faith, and in the continuance of it, and in... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:19

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