Tag: Ephesians 1
-
The Blessed God Who Blesses
Paul begins with praise to God, the source of every spiritual blessing. In Christ, believers receive riches that are heavenly, eternal, and undeserved. The verse directs attention upward: the God who is eternally blessed is also the God who freely pours out blessing upon His people through Christ.
-
Grace and Peace to the Faithful Saints
Paul’s greeting announces the heart of the gospel: grace from God and peace through Christ. Addressed to the faithful saints, it reminds believers that their identity rests not in themselves but in God’s calling. The church stands as a people set apart, living under the gracious favor and reconciling peace of God.