Ephesians 1 — Overview

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Ephesians 1:1, After the salutation, Ephesians 1:3, and thanksgiving for the Ephesians, Ephesians 1:4, he treats of our election, Ephesians 1:6, and adoption by grace; Ephesians 1:11, which is the true and proper fountain of man’s salvation; Ephesians 1:13, And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto, Ephesians 1:16.

he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.

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