Does Ephesians 1:3 promise material blessings?
No. Ephesians 1:3 speaks of being blessed with spiritual blessings, not material blessings. The context contains no mention of material blessings, name-it-and-claim-it promises, or becoming millionaires. Paul's concern is that believers realize how rich they are in grace, and whether rich or poor is beside the point.
Les explains that Ephesians 1:3 says we are blessed with spiritual blessings, and he stresses that there is not a word in the passage about material blessings. He contrasts this with the name-it-and-claim-it teaching heard in recent years, noting that Paul never mentions such a promise. Les points out that Paul never tells believers, whether carnal or spiritual, that they will be blessed with millions—never. Instead, Paul’s concern is whether we realize how rich we are in grace. Whether rich or poor is beside the point, because we are all one in Christ. Les concludes that God is not promising that we will become millionaires; far from it.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
More Questions
Do Christians have any blessings besides material things?
Every believer possesses spiritual blessings in Christ, even if they go through life with only the bare necessities.
What kind of blessings has God blessed us with according to Ephesians 1:3?
God has blessed believers with spiritual blessings, not material blessings such as nice cars or large homes.