Already Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On June 3, 2023

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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.”

Ephesians 1:3 

 

Rejoice in the abundant blessings bestowed upon you by our gracious God! In Ephesians 1:3, the apostle Paul reminds us of a powerful truth: we are already blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.

 

Notice the past tense in the word “has.” It signifies that God’s blessings are not future promises but present realities for those who are in Christ. As a believer, you are not lacking anything spiritually. God has poured out His blessings upon you, pouring out His love, grace, and mercy.

 

Take a moment to meditate on the magnitude of this truth. You have been chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. You possess the riches of God’s wisdom and knowledge. You are a co-heir with Christ, destined for glory. All, the moment you believed the gospel alone by faith alone. The blessings aren’t given out over time, salvation is an event, not a process! 

 

Guaranteed by God

 

‘In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.’

Ephesians 1:13-14

 

So, in times of doubt or discouragement, remember that you are already blessed. Draw near to God (by prayer and studying His word), embrace His promises, and walk in the fullness of your spiritual inheritance. Rejoice, for you are abundantly blessed in Christ!

 

Reflection and Takeaway

 

How does knowing that you are already blessed with every spiritual blessing impact your perspective on life and your relationship with God?

 

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I thank You for blessing me with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Help me grasp the fullness of these blessings and live in the confidence of who I am in You. May Your abundant grace and love empower me to walk victoriously in this world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

“What is Not Properly Understood can “Not” be Properly Applied”

 

 

 

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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