Visual Theology – Ephesians ?

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Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace, wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: that in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: in whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Ephesians reveals the Church's heavenly calling, declaring we are "blessed... with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3). The Church is a new creation, chosen in Christ before the world's foundation to be holy (Ephesians 1:4). Our relationship with God is marked by sonship and acceptance "in the beloved" (Ephesians 1:6). Our entire identity is "in Christ"; we are seated with Him in the heavenlies (Ephesians 1:21) and are the body of Christ, His fullness (Ephesians 1:23). Our blessings are spiritual and heavenly, rooted entirely in Him.

In contrast, Israel is destined for earthly blessings—the promises, land, and exaltation among nations. In the coming kingdom, Israel will be restored, and the world will become "the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ" (Revelation 11:15). Their blessings are tangible, flowing from God's covenant with Abraham.

The Church's "land" is Christ Himself. Our citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20), and we are to "seek those things which are above" (Colossians 3:1-3). Our destiny is to be glorified with Christ in celestial glory (Colossians 3:4; Romans 8:17).

This dispensational distinction stems from God's eternal purpose to "gather together in one all things in Christ" (Ephesians 1:10). The Church is the mystery hidden in God, predestined for sonship and conformity to Christ's image (Romans 8:28-29). Israel will have her earthly portion, but is not part of the body of Christ.

Accordingly, the Church receives distinct instructions, such as "Love not the world" (1 John 2:15), suited for a heavenly people in a satanically influenced age. The Church is called to suffer with Christ now, anticipating a heavenly manifestation.

Ultimately, God will head up all things in Christ. The Church, with spiritual blessings in the heavenlies, and Israel, with material blessings on earth, will be united under His headship (Revelation 21:1-2). This displays the manifold wisdom of God in the Church, His masterpiece destined for heavenly glory.