Ephesians 1:5 KJV

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:5

Having predestinated us - On the meaning of the word here used, see the notes at Romans 1:4; Romans 8:29, note. The word used πρωρίζω prōrizō means properly “to set bounds before;” and then to “pre-determine.” There is the essential idea of setting bounds or limits, and of doing this beforehand. It is not that God determined to do it when it was actually done, but that he intended to do it beforehand. No language could express this more clearly, and I suppose this interpretation is generally... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:3-6

Ephesians 1:3-6. Blessed be God, who hath blessed us God’s blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. Our blessing God is the paying him our solemn and grateful acknowledgments, both on account of his own essential blessedness, and of the blessings which he bestows on us; with all spiritual blessings The spiritual blessings here spoken of are such as are necessary to the perfection and happiness of our spirits; namely, the light of the gospel, the influences of... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:5

predestinated = foreordained. Greek. proorizo. See Acts 4:28 . Romans 8:29 . unto, to . Greek. eis . App-104 . adoption of children. Greek. huiothesia. See Romans 8:15 . Compare App-108 . according to . Greek. kata. App-104 . good pleasure . Greek. eudokia. See Romans 10:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:5

Having foreordained us into adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,Under Ephesians 1:4, it was noted that the phrase "in love" may logically be referred to this verse also, as in the RSV. The KJV, English Revised Version (1885), and RSV use three different words for the action described in this verse, as follows:"He predestinated us ..." (KJV). "Having foreordained us ..." (English Revised Version) "He destined us in love to be his sons... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 1:5

Ephesians 1:5. Having predestinated us— It was not by the observances of the law, but by faith alone in Jesus Christ, that God pre-determined to take the Gentiles into the state of sonship, or adoption. This was another particular for which St. Paul blesses God, in the name of the Gentiles; the consideration whereof was fit to raise the thoughts of the Ephesians above the Mosaic law, and keep them in a firm adherence to the liberty of the gospel. According to the good pleasure of his will, is... read more

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:3-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 1:5

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