‏ Ephesians 1:3

Praise for Spiritual Blessings

Paul begins this section with heartfelt praise and thanksgiving to God for the many wonderful spiritual blessings that believers receive through Jesus Christ. He wants Christians to remember that the most important gifts we have are not physical things, but spiritual blessings that come from God and are meant to help us live for Him and prepare us for heaven.

v. 3: Paul blesses God, calling Him the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:3 a). All our spiritual blessings come from God through Jesus. These blessings are the best gifts we can receive, and we should thank God for them. Unlike earthly blessings, which differ for each person, spiritual blessings are given in full to all who are in Christ. These blessings come from heaven and prepare us for life with God. We receive every spiritual blessing only through Jesus, who is the Mediator between God and us.

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