a [Blessed] Greek: eulogetos (GSN-<G2128>), from the verb eulogeo (GSN-<G2127>), translated "bless" 40 times and "praise" once (Lk. 1:64). The noun eulogetos occurs here; Mk. 14:61; Lk. 1:68; Rom. 1:25; 9:5; 2Cor. 1:3; 11:31; 1Pet. 1:3.

b [the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ] He is the God of Jesus Christ as well as His Father (Eph. 1:17; Jn. 3:16; 20:17; 1Cor. 11:3), proving two separate Persons, not one (1Jn. 5:7). See God Is Called.

c [blessed us]


Nine Things that God Has Done for Us

1. He has blessed us (Eph. 1:3).

2. He has chosen us (Eph. 1:4).

3. He has predestined us (Eph. 1:5,11).

4. He has made us accepted (Eph. 1:6).

5. He has redeemed us (Eph. 1:7).

6. He has abounded toward us (Eph. 1:8).

7. He has made known unto us (Eph. 1:9).

8. He has given us an inheritance (Eph. 1:11,14).

9. He has sealed us (Eph. 1:13).


d [all spiritual blessings] All promises and blessings in Christ are still for believers today (Eph. 1:3; 2Cor. 1:20; Ps. 34:9-10; 84:11; Mt. 21:22; Mk. 11:22-24; Jn. 14:12-15; 15:7,16).

e [spiritual blessings] These blessings are the pure doctrines of the gospel and the full graces and gifts of the Spirit which are necessary in the work of God among human beings (note, Rom. 7:14; 1Cor. 12:1-11; Gal. 5:21).

f [blessings] Greek: eulogia (GSN-<G2129>), translated "blessing" 11 Times (Eph. 1:3; Rom. 15:29; 1Cor. 10:16; Gal. 3:14; Heb. 6:7; 12:17; Jas. 3:10; 1Pet. 3:9; Rev. 5:12-13; 7:12); "fair speeches" (Rom. 16:18); "bounty" (2Cor. 9:5); and "bountifully" (2Cor. 9:6).

g [heavenly] Greek: epouranios (GSN-<G2032>), that which pertains to heaven. Translated "heaven" (Phil 2:10); "heavenly" (Mt. 18:35; Jn. 3:12; 1Cor. 15:48-49; Eph. 1:3,20; 2:6; 3:10; 2Tim. 4:18; Heb. 3:1; 6:4; 8:5; 9:23; 11:16; 12:22); "high places" (Eph. 6:12); and "celestial" (1Cor. 15:40).
Dake's Annotated Reference Bible.

Thirty Benefits From God

1. Forgiveness of all sins (Ps. 103:3)

2. Healing of all diseases

3. Redemption from all destruction (Ps. 103:4)

4. Crowning with lovingkindness

5. Crowning with tender mercies

6. Satisfaction with good things (Ps. 103:5)

7. Renewal of youth like eagles

8. Justice for all oppression (Ps. 103:6)

9. Knowledge of God's ways (Ps. 103:7)

10. Knowledge of God's acts

11. Mercy and grace (Ps. 103:8)

12. Patience of God -- slow to anger

13. Plenty of mercy

14. Temporary reproof, not continual (Ps. 103:9)

15. Passing of God's anger

16. Merciful dealings with our sins (Ps. 103:10)

17. Patient tolerance of our sins

18. Infinite mercy to fearful ones (Ps. 103:11)

19. Removal of sins far away (Ps. 103:12)

20. Fatherly pity to His children (Ps. 103:13)

21. God's knowledge of our frame and His love regardless of this (Ps. 103:14; Rom. 5:8)

22. God's memory of our frailty

23. Man's brevity of life, that he might not live long under the curse (Ps. 103:15-16)

24. Eternal mercy (Ps. 103:17)

25. Mercy, especially to those who fear God

26. Eternal righteousness

27. Righteousness to covenant-keepers (Ps. 103:18)

28. Righteousness to the obedient

29. A dependable throne of grace (Ps. 103:19)

30. Membership in God's kingdom

Dake's Annotated Reference Bible.