We have been promised every spiritual blessing. This is not the same as being promised every material or earthly blessing.
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In Heavenly Places
• Greg Boyd
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We have been promised every spiritual blessing. This is not the same as being promised every material or earthly blessing.
In the heavenly realms refers to Christ’s position of authority over all other authorities in the universe. Christ has authority not only over the powers of the physical realm, but over the powers of the spiritual realm (both angelic and demonic). This is why He is called the King of kings and the Lord of lords. The powers of this world may seem intimidating, but they can’t hold a candle to Christ’s power and authority. It’s the difference between the finite and the infinite.
When we are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms, we also are given authority over the other powers of the universe. The reason we fail to utilize that authority is that we don’t realize our position. We let the world define us rather than letting God define us.
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Ephesians 1:1-3
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
