Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: The union of believers and Christ is — I. IDEAL. The Divine mind in eternity made the destiny one. II. LEGAL. Their debts and merits are common property. III. VITAL. The connection with Christ supplies the power of a holy life. IV. MORAL. In mind and heart, character and conduct, Christians are like Christ. (James Stalker, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: |