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Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, Not only shall we have it, but we have it now. We have heaven in the price of it, in the principles of it, in the promise of it, in the foretaste of it.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Being predestined according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. The enmity of men’s hearts to this doctrine of predestination was seen in the House of Commons, not a fortnight ago, when one who ought to have known better talked...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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: that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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. How the apostle delights to harp upon this theme! The Holy Spirit knew that a time would come when men would put a slur upon this glorious truth, so he inspired his servant to set it forth as...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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: He not only wills it, but he works it. When he wills to give his people a broad inheritance, of that large inheritance they shall certainly have, for he “worketh all things after the counsel of...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
In whom also Notice those words. Eph_1:11. We have obtained an inheritance, We have got the inheritance. Even now we have entered upon possession of the kingdom of grace.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will; That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. The first saints led the way in the front of the army, and they are to the praise of God’s glory to this day. We thank God for the apostles and martyrs who went...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
That we should be to the praise of his glory,.... This is the end of predestination to the inheritance; and the sense is, either that the praise of the glory of God, in his grace and goodness, might be discovered and made known unto the saints, as it is displayed in election, redemption, justification, pardon, adoption, regeneration, and eternal...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 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, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 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, which is the earnest of our inheritance unto the redemption of the purchased possession, unto...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
In whom ye also trusted,.... The Gentile believers, the Ephesians, whom the apostle now particularly addresses; and who participated of the same grace and privileges with the believing Jews; the promise belonged to all that God called, whether afar off or nigh; and the same common salvation was sent to one as to another; and the same faith was...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
to Eph_2:1. 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, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Wherefore I also, after I heard of...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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 the holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Those who believe in Christ have the Holy Spirit...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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. After faith, the Holy Spirit is given to dwell in the soul. That is the seal. It is not that the Holy Spirit brings a seal with him. He is the seal. Where he dwells, he...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
Which is the earnest of our inheritance,.... The incorruptible and never fading one in heaven, or the heavenly kingdom; this is the Father's gift, his bequest, and belongs only to children; it comes to them through the death of the testator, Christ, and is for ever; and of this the Spirit of God is the pledge and earnest: an earnest, is what...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. The Holy Ghost is first the seal, and next the earnest. We all know what an earnest is. It is different from a pledge. A pledge is given, and then it is taken back again when the stipulation is carried out, but an earnest is part...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
Wherefore I also,.... As well as others: after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus; who is the immediate object of faith, and a very proper and suitable one; having every thing in him that is agreeable to the case and circumstances of those that trust in him. And the grace of faith, which terminates on him, is a seeing him, a beholding the...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 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; the eyes of your understanding being...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Whether they live at Ephesus or elsewhere, whether they exactly agree with your opinion or not,—
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 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: You do know him, for he has saved you; now...