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* Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also ''trusted'', after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,


The word trusted is not in the text. It is put there by the translators because the word trusted is in the previous verse.
== Ephesians 1 ==


Ephesians 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first '''trusted''' in Christ.
'''Chapter 1'''
The word only appears once in the whole Bible and is defined "to hope".<Ref> 4276 ~προελπίζω~ proelpizo from 4253 and 1679; TDNT-2:534,229;  v AV-first trust 1; 1 1) to hope before</Ref>
[[Ephesians_1]] 1 ¶  [[Paul the Apostle|Paul]], an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.


Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:


We later see that Paul is talking to the Ephesians who use to "walked according to the course of this [http://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/world.php world]" and the princes whose spirit was manifested in the  "children of disobedience".<Ref>Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:</Ref>
3 ¶  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4  According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5  Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6  To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8  Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9  Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10  That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12  That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
[[Ephesians_1]]:13  In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14  Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.


The word [http://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/world.php world] is the word for government of the world that had gone in the wrong way.
15 ¶  Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16  Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17  That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18  The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19  And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20  Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21  Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22  And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23  Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.


We also have seen Ephesians 2:3 that they had lusted after things that they wanted for themselves and were the children of wrath by nature. <Ref>Ephesians 2:3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.</Ref> We can assume they had turned away from that course and way. They may not do it perfectly but they admit that the way of force to satisfy our desires is against Christ and we are not going that way anymore.


This is where mercy comes and where grace is needed. Even though we have repented we are seeking to live without those benefits or exercising authority and force over our neighbor.


We need the grace of Christ to do this and in Ephesians 2:10 we credit Christ working good works in us so that we are walking in his ways and t=not the ways of the world. <Ref>Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.</Ref>
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Once we understand that Paul too called the people to repentance and the people he was giving this pep talk to were seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness.


To do this they had to organize from the bottom up without exercising authority or neglecting the daily ministration. They needed men to lead them in service, caring for the needs that the government once covered with their forced contributions.
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We see these men mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;  For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:"


The minister who says we need to love one another and care for one another in that love is not the one who is deceiving you as mentioned in Ephesians 4:14 "That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
Ephesians1-2.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians1-2.mp3


It is the one who calls you to be slothful by saying you are saved without works of righteousness. Ones faith would lead them to love one another while the devil would say you do not have to do anything and surely you will be saved and not die.
Ephesians3-4.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians3-4.mp3


It is clear he is telling us in Ephesians 4:15 manifest the truth in love, <Ref>Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:<Ref>.
Ephesians5-6.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians5-6.mp3
 
And it is through this love for one another which is the law that was not nailed to the cross but written on our hearts so that "the whole body fitly joined together" with every part "working in the measure of every part" in love".
 
They were no longer doing what the gentiles were doing but walking in the ways of Christ. Ephesians 4:17 "This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,"
 
No longer were they given over to greed for the benefits of authoritarian benefactors <Ref>Ephesians 4:19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.</Ref>
 
And then he gives a long list of things not to do <Ref>Ephesians 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.  Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27  Neither give place to the devil.
28  Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
30  And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
31  Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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Then what you should be doing<Ref>32  And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2  And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
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And then back the don'ts <Ref>Ephesians 5:3 ¶ But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4  Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5  For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6  Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
7  Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
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The even go so far to say in Ephesians 5:11 to have  no fellowship with the unfruitful works and to  reprove [them].<Ref>Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].</Ref>
No where are they saying you can go against these directives of the apostles and still be saved. Then why in 2 Timothy 3:5 are we warned about those "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
 
The [[Modern Christians]] are drawn to a false gospel where there is no need of real repentance.


Ephesians7-8.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians7-8.mp3


Ephesians9-10.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians9-10.mp3


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Revision as of 22:22, 15 November 2015

Ephesians 1

Chapter 1 Ephesians_1 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.


3 ¶ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Ephesians_1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

15 ¶ Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.


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Audio Files

Ephesians1-2.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians1-2.mp3

Ephesians3-4.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians3-4.mp3

Ephesians5-6.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians5-6.mp3

Ephesians7-8.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians7-8.mp3

Ephesians9-10.mp3 http://www.hisholychurch.net/kkvv/4thbatch/Ephesians9-10.mp3

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