Ephesians 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

In whom are ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the good news of your salvation. A.V. has "in whom ye also trusted," or hoped, supplying a verb from προηλπικότας in Ephesians 1:13 , but without the prefix. This seems hardly natural, because the prefix πρὸ is characteristic and emphatic in Ephesians 1:12 . It is a much less strain to supply simply ἐστὲ , the important point being that you are now in him—in Christ. This expression, "in Christ," is one of the hinges of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

The means of salvation. "The Word of truth, the gospel of your salvation." This double title is significant because the faith which cometh by hearing has a relation at once to the understanding and to the will. The Word of truth is to satisfy the understanding; the gospel of salvation is to satisfy the will, which embraces Christ as he is freely offered in the gospel. It is the "Word of truth"—not cunningly devised fables or illusory dreams of men; for it comes from the God of truth, it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

Faith in Christ. "In whom having believed." Faith is a God-given reliance on an all-sufficient Mediator. I. IT IS MORE THAN A MERE BELIEF or THE TRUTH ' it is an act of the will; it is trust in a Person. It has been strongly urged in our day that faith is simply the belief in God's testimony that Christ has died for us. "It is simply believing that Christ died for me." There are two statements here: Christ is the Savior of sinners; he has saved me. The first is true,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

The prayers of an apostle. In other Epistles the apostle introduces his expression of thanksgiving at the beginning, but here he brings it into the very heart of a doctrinal statement, enumerating in successive steps the immense blessings of salvation. I. IT IS THE INSTINCT OF . A HOLY HEART TO PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL WELL - BEING OF OTHERS . "It is an angel's grace to rejoice over the conversion of sinners." But Paul had the care of all the Churches... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13-14

The seal of the Spirit and the earnest of the inheritance. I. THE SPIRIT IS HIMSELF THE SEAL BY WHICH BELIEVERS ARE KNOWN AS GOD 'S. 1. In his inward operations on their hearts . 2. In the outward effects of his working . II. THE SPIRIT IS ALSO THE EARNEST OF THE INHERITANCE . Heaven a condition more than a locality. Heaven is brought to men before they are brought to heaven. Renewal of soul is the beginning of heaven. It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13-14

The sealing of the Holy Spirit. "In whom, having believed, ye were scaled." It is spoken of as a past process, but, though dating from a certain specific point of time, it is continuous in its operation. I. THE NATURE OF THE SEALING . It is something different from faith, as the scaling of a letter is different from the writing of it. In the order of nature there must be a difference; in the order of time, the faith and the sealing may be contemporaneous. The sealing implies... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:13-14

Sealed. I. THE ASSURANCE THAT CHRISTIANS ARE SEALED . 1. They are owned by God . "The Lord knoweth them that are his." God is said to keep a book of remembrance, so that they who fear him shall be remembered in the day when he makes up his jewels (Ma Ephesians 3:16 , Ephesians 3:17 ). 2. They are to be known by men . A seal is conspicuous. It is intended to be seen and understood. There are signs in the life by which the inward spiritual religion may be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted - This stands in contrast with those who had “first” embraced the gospel.Heard the word of truth - The gospel; called the “word” or message of truth, the word of God, etc. See Romans 10:17. The phrase “the word of truth” means “the true word or message.” It was a message unmixed with Jewish traditions or Gentile philosophy.The gospel of your salvation - The gospel bringing salvation to you.In whom also - In the Lord Jesus. A little different translation of this verse... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:13-14

Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye, Gentiles, also trusted Believed and hoped for eternal life; after ye heard the word of truth The word which reveals and attests most important truth, the faithful saying, (1 Timothy 1:15,) that Jesus of Nazareth is the true Messiah, the Son of God, who came into the world to save sinners; the gospel of your salvation Which brings the good tidings of salvation to you as well as others: or, which God has made the means of your salvation; in whom after... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

1:1-23 A LIFE OF FULNESS THROUGH CHRISTPraise for blessings in Christ (1:1-14)In introducing himself, Paul reminds his readers that they are saints, God’s holy people, who live their lives in union with Jesus Christ (1:1-2). He then offers praise to the triune God: in verses 3-6 on account of the Father who planned salvation; in verses 7-12 on account of the Son who made this salvation a reality; and in verses 13-14 on account of the Holy Spirit who guarantees salvation.God’s blessings, which... read more

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