And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and He is now your supreme authority with regard to all things physical and spiritual. ...
Ephesians 1:21 – Powerful Proof
far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Truth to Learn Jesus’ resurrection is the proof of God’s resurrection promise. Behind the Words “Far above” is translated from...
Ephesians 1:20 – Power In Action
Behind the Words “Worked” is translated from the same word as “working” in the previous verse. It is the word energeia. It refers to “active power” or “power in action.” Here it is expressed in the aorist tense indicating past action completed at a point in time (not a...
Ephesians 1:19 – Incredible Mighty Power!
and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power Truth to Learn God has already demonstrated how valuable we are to Him. Behind the Words “Exceeding” is from the Greek verb huperballō, which is made up of...
Ephesians 1:18 – Two Great Truths
the eyes of your heart being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Truth to Learn There are two great truths here. The first is that the Holy Spirit reveals spiritual truth...
Ephesians 1:17 – Seekers of Revelation
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of Him, Truth to Learn Christians should actively seek greater knowledge of God. Behind the Words The word “God” is translated from the...
Ephesians 1:16 – Giving Thanks
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: Truth to Learn Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. Behind the Words “Cease” is from the Greek word pauō, meaning “to stop” or “to pause.” It is expressed here in the middle...
Ephesians 1:15 – Noteworthy Faith
Because of this, I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and love toward all the saints, Truth to Learn Some people show their faith in everything they do. Behind the Words The words “having heard” are translated from the verb akouō, meaning “to hear.” The...
Ephesians 1:14 – Our Eternal Guarantee
who is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn If you are saved, you are permanently saved. Behind the Words “Earnest” is translated from the Greek word arrabōn, which is actually transliterated from the Hebrew...
Ephesians 1:13 – Seal of Ownership
In Him you also hoped, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Truth to Learn God has branded us as His property and His children. Behind the Words The word “hoped”...
Ephesians 1:12 – Hopeful Expectation
that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn The hope of all Christians is Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. Behind the Words “Christ” is transliterated from the Greek word christos, which is based on the verb chriō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 1:11 – His Free Will
In Him, in whom we also obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, Truth to Learn All of the aspects of our salvation have come about because God determined them of His own free will....
Ephesians 1:10 – His Eternal Plan
that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times to gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth, Truth to Learn God has a plan for time and eternity. Behind the Words “Dispensation” is translated from oikonomia, which...
Ephesians 1:9 – Lord Over All
having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, Truth to Learn God is completely sovereign. He does according to His own will. Behind the Words The words “having made known” are from gnoridzō, which means “to make...
Ephesians 1:8 – Abundant Grace
which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and understanding, Truth to Learn God gives us an abundant supply of His grace. Behind the Words “Made to abound” is translated from perisseuō, which is built upon the preposition peri, meaning “over” or “above.” Perisseuō means “to cause...
Ephesians 1:7 – Far, Far Away
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace Truth to Learn Our sin penalty is paid and our sins are sent-far, far away. Behind the Words The word “redemption” is from apolutrōsis. This compound word is made up...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He favored us in the Beloved One. Truth to Learn Because of His grace, God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
Ephesians 1:5 – Holy Adoption
having predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, Truth to Learn Not only has God chosen us, He also has adopted us. Behind the Words “Having predestined” is the translation of the verb prooridzō. The first half...
Ephesians 1:4 – God’s Choice
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, for us be holy and without blemish before Him in love, Truth to Learn God chose those who would accept Christ as Savior. Behind the Words “Chose” is translated from the verb eklegō, which is made...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed” in the New...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 1:1 – Paul’s Letter to You
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the decision of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful ones in Christ Jesus: Truth to Learn If you are a Christian, this letter was written to you! Behind the Words “Apostle” is transliterated from the Greek word apostolos,...
Ephesians – Background
The City of Ephesus The city of Ephesus was located on the eastern coast of Asia Minor (present day Turkey). It was nearly 200 miles due east from Athens across the Aegean Sea (the body of water that separates Greece from Turkey). This very large metropolis, located on the Cayster...
James 5:20 – A Converted Sinner
let him know that the one turning a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. Truth to Learn We need to proclaim the truth of God to all people. Behind the Words “Sinner” is translated from...
James 5:19 – Wandering from the Truth
My brothers, if anyone among you should stray from the truth, and someone should turn him back, Truth to Learn We need to lovingly reach out to those who have strayed from the truth. Behind the Words There are a couple of words we want to look at in...
James 5:18 – The Rainmaker’s Prayer
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the land produced its fruit. Truth to Learn Fervent prayers from a humble, submitted servant are powerful. Behind the Words The word translated “again” is palin, which is most likely derived from palē, meaning “to shake” or “to vibrate.”...
James 5:17 – Powerful Prayer Warrior
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly for it not to rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. Truth to Learn The heartfelt prayers of a submitted Christian are powerful. Behind the Words The word...
James 5:16 – Energetic, Healing Prayer
Therefore, confess the faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. An effectual petition of a righteous man has great force. Truth to Learn In the body of Christ we all need to support each other with prayer. Behind the Words “Confess” is...
James 5:15 – Chastening Love
And the prayer of faith will save the sickly, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he may have committed sin, it will be forgiven him. Truth to Learn God chastens those whom He loves and He forgives those who submit to Him, confessing their sins. Behind...
James 5:14 – Call for Healing
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Truth to Learn When we are sick we need to call for help. Behind the Words The word translated...
James 5:13 – Prayer and Praise
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Truth to Learn Prayer and praise should be our natural responses to life. Behind the Words The word translated “suffering” is kakopatheō which we looked at back in verse 10. It refers to extreme...