에베소서 1:5-9 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:4-6

God's idea of humanity. We commonly regard our lives from a human standpoint, which we cannot well leave even in thought. But, if it were possible, it would be most interesting to see how God looks upon them. Now, it is one of the objects of revelation to help us to do this—to lead us to see ourselves as God sees us. Next to the vision of God himself, such a picture of humanity as it appears in the eyes of God is of the greatest importance. The manifestation of our present condition in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 1:5

Having predestinated (or, foreordained ) us to adoption through Jesus Christ unto himself. The same idea is denoted by προορίσας in this verse and ἐξελέξατο in Ephesians 1:3 , but while in ξελέξατο the idea of selection out from among others is prominent, in προορίσας the special phase of thought is that of the time , πρὸ , before—before the foundation of the world. Both denote the exercise of Divine sovereignty. In Ephesians 1:4 we have the ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

Adoption. I. In a certain sense, all men are children of God (Ma Ephesians 2:10 ); i.e. God has a fatherly interest in them and yearning towards them. But sinners have forfeited the rights and position of sons; they are like the prodigal son, "not worthy to be called thy son." Thus they have no claim on God. Nay, they are "children of wrath" ( Ephesians 2:3 ). II. Sonship in God's family is for sinners only the fruit of adoption. Adoption is solely by grace, through Jesus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

The adoption. "Having predestinated us to the adoption of sons by Jesus Christ to himself." "Adoption" in Scripture expresses more than a change of relation—it includes the change of nature as well as the change of relation. It thus combines the blessings of justification and sanctification, or represents the complex condition of the believer as at once the subject of both. In a word, it presents the new creature in his new relations. This passage teaches— I. THAT ADOPTION ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:6

To the praise of the glory of his grace ; with a view to praise being given to the glory of his grace. The purpose of grace quoad man, is to make him perfectly holy; quoad God, is to give to the universe a right conception of his grace, and draw forth corresponding tributes of praise. It is to show that Divine grace is not a limp, shallow attribute, but one of glorious riches, deserving infinite praise. The idea of the richness, fullness, abundance, of God's grace is prominent throughout... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have the redemption through his blood. Some of the blessings referred to in Ephesians 1:3 are now specified—be-ginning with redemption ( τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν ). The article makes it emphatic—the great redemption, the real redemption, compared to which all ether redemptions are but shadows. It is a redemption through blood , therefore a proper propitiation or expiation, blood being always the emblem of explanation, In Christ, or in union to Christ, we have or are having... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

Redemption. "In whom we have the redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of our sins." I. What men need is more than instruction, education, or an elevating influence. They are in sin—condemned, enslaved, and disordered; in the fetters of a strong man armed, and a stronger is needed to disarm him and spoil his house. In a word, they need redemption from sin. II. What the gospel specially announces is such a redemption. Christ came, not merely to enlighten, or elevate,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

Redemption through blood. "Redemption" is a large and exclusive term, implying deliverance from sin, Satan, and death. It includes, not the mere remission of sins, which is, however, the primary element in it; nor the mere adoption, though that is the consequence of it—for "we are redeemed that we may receive the adoption of sons" ( Galatians 4:4 ), but the completed sanctification of our souls and the consummated redemption of our bodies. The price of redemption is the blood of him who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The forgiveness of sins. Redemption consists essentially in forgiveness as its primary fact in respect of importance and of order, not as a mere element belonging to the more advanced stages of Christian life, nor as dependent on the renovation of our nature. I. SCRIPTURE ASSERTS A DIRECT CAUSAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST AND THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS . There is no absolute forgiveness. Christ's blood was shed for the remission of sins ( Matthew... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:4-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:4-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

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