Ephesians 1:11
In him we too have been claimed as God's own portion. We were marked out for this beforehand by the purpose of God, who works out everything as his will determines,
Treated in 9 passages across the library.
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- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in privileges cites Eph. i. 11
…and the righteousness thereof. And in this respect it is that the apostle tells us, Eph. i. 11, that “we have obtained an inheritance;” which he also places with the righteousness of…
- Communion with God ·
Of the actings of the Holy Ghost in us cites Eph. i. 11
…to will is the inseparable property of a person, and is spoken expressly of God, Eph. i. 11); so in relation to verse 6, foregoing, it makes no less evident his Deity. What he is…
- All Things for Good ·
Concerning God’s purpose cites Eph. i. 11
…ground and origin of our effectual calling, in these words, “according to his purpose” (Eph. i. 11). Anselm renders it, According to his good will. Peter Martyr reads it, According to His…
- Feasting at the table ·
In Him cites Ephesians 1:11
…Natural man cannot receive such a revelation – it is foolishness to him. (1 Cor 2:14) Ephesians 1:11: We have received an inheritance in Him. Not earned or as a reward! Ours simply because…
- Evening by Evening ·
January cites Ephesians 1:11
…take thy dove into thy bosom. January 30 “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance.” (Ephesians 1:11) When Jesus gave himself for us, he gave us all the rights and privileges which went with…
- Morning by Morning ·
August cites Ephesians 1:11
…on them with joy. August 2 “Who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.” (Ephesians 1:11) Our belief in God's wisdom supposes and necessitates that he has a settled purpose and…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
The Christian Conception of God—The Infinite Perfection and Unity of God cites Eph. 1:9-12
…man's part in it, has been known to God from all eternity. This is made very clear in Eph. 1:9-12, where we read: "Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Sit: Our Position in Christ cites Ephesians 1:4-14
…sealed us with the Holy Spirit, and provided the Spirit as earnest of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:4-14). Each phrase directs attention away from self-produced spirituality. The Father plans…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 1:3-23
…Position in Christ precedes worthy conduct and spiritual conflict. Scriptures to revisit Ephesians 1:3-23; Ephesians 2:1-22; Ephesians 3:12-21. Reflection 1. Where are you working in order to…