Paul said that God's power is "to us-ward who believe" (Eph. This is the same mighty power, NLT: I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe Him. From phos; to shed rays, i.e. We need not pray for power to evangelize, to witness the gospel to others. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power (dunamis) will be of God and not from ourselves; 2 Corinthians 12:9+ And He has said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for power (dunamai) is perfected in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power (dunamai) of Christ may dwell in me. He has called us to a completed righteousness and to the completed redemption of our bodies. Leviticus 3:1. It is truth too magnificent for words to describe which is why even Gods own revelation requires illumination of His Spirit in order for believers to begin to understand the magnitude of the blessings of salvation that exist for saints. God called the entire nation of Israel to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:6). The answer, according to one of the apostle Pauls prayers, is found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mark We have been called by grace, to glory. Too many people are trusting Christ for the power to save their souls and not trusting Him for the power to live day by day. Paul wrote (Phil. That we might know God better (Ep 1:17). In our struggle with everything that sets itself against the knowledge of God, we have some incredible resources. No, because hes after the treasure. 15:16; 1Sa 16:7; 1 Ki. How does this apply? If God can raise Jesus from the dead, God can provide all that is promised to the believer. Reprinted by permission. He knows that future hope has the potential to motivate us to present obedience. Ephesians 3:7+ of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of Gods grace which was given to me according to the working (energeia) of His power (dunamis) . But this is as impossible to our unaided energy, as for the swallow to follow the majestic flight of the golden eagle, soaring sunward. Although the participle follows the hinaof Eph 1:17, it is awkward grammatically in the clause. 1:11; 3:4; Zech. When He ascended, we ascended. God's Word promises riches Generally, then, it may be said that while both words include the idea of manifestation or of power in action, ischus emphasizes the outward, physical manifestations, and dunamis the inward, spiritual or moral virtue. However, kleros, which meant originally lot, stresses more the individual piece of land allotted by lot, whereas kleronomia points more to the fact of inheritance with all its connotations already mentioned. We belong to Somebody. If we are to ever see revival (ED: PERSONAL OR CORPORATE!) (Ephesians Through Revelation). No amount of worldly noise or manmade programming will make up for the sad lack of the Holy Spirit's presence. 4:6; 14:14, Gilbrant on ischus in classical Greek and the Septuagint -Classical Greek - Ischus is common in the most ancient Greek writings, but gradually it diminished in usage (see Moulton-Milligan for the few citations). All the soldiers and the high priests could not keep the body of Christ in the tomb; Death himself could not hold Jesus in his bonds: even thus irresistible is the power put forth in the believer when he is raised to newness of life. But by Gods grace the word of God may change your mind and your heart. Jesus, You have given us freedom Freedom, You have given us freedom He bought the world to get you. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. We must live as citizens of heaven who belong to God. This is the same power God brought about in Christ. Setup File Name: Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v23.2..69.rar. Youll not be happy until you know the hope of His calling. One demon says to the other, "Demon, if those liberal theologians ever really let Jesus Christ out of that tomb, and those so-called Baptist preachers begin to preach itwhew! In verse 18 he prays that we will comprehend those great truths, which he summarizes in the phrase, the hope of His calling.. (Ephesians 1:18) What an extraordinary combination! At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. But I do more than thank. But when Adam sinned, he inadvertently handed it over to Satan. "For we are dead, and our life is hid with Christ in God." If you are still the same miserable crosspatch, set on your own way, then it is a lie to say that God has saved and sanctified you. Believe or not! It is available. That men might know the measure of Gods power. We want to get out of the trial, solve the problem, move on. Hes the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. When we really grasp this amazing truth, all we can do is worship and glorify our precious Saviour and occupy our time, redeeming the days as we wait expectantly for His blessed appearing. These refer to various kinds of ability ranging from physical/ mental expenditure (Genesis 31:6), sexual potency (Genesis 49:3), or Gods power (Exodus 9:16; 15:6). With His unlimited power, He also raised Jesus Christ from the dead. That view stresses the value God places on us as believers, as demonstrated in Christs death, the forgiveness of our sins, and the abundant grace that He lavishes on us (Eph 1: 78). You. Exodus 28:1). 1317). For Further Study: Read 2 Corinthians 1112. | GotQuestions.org, How can we rely on the power of God? But those who do not make use of God's available power live miserable, defeated lives. The gnawing tooth of decay cannot injure it. Now the eyes of the believers heart must be continually taken up with his Lord in order that his knowledge of spiritual truth might increase. The real work of a Church depends upon the power of the Spirit." I'm no longer bound by sin and darkness GotQuestions.org, Warren Wiersbe sums up Paul's prayer for the saints to know the power they possess - The power of the Holy Spirit, through the resurrected, ascended Christ, is available to all Christiansby faith. 12:29): a mighty famine (Lk15:14): his letters are powerful (2 Cor. We shall conquer him eventually, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us. They use laser beams to read songs encoded on the disk. He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. 2:13). Believe (4100) (pisteuo) refers not just to an intellectual assent to the truths of the gospel but to a saving belief that effects the heart, resulting in a transformed, supernaturally directed conduct based on the truth believed. That is what Paul desires for them and for all believers. I may have a call to go to the mission field in Africa. (Eph 4:1+). The deadline for submitting an application for a higher pension has been extended to May 3 from March 3.. Employees who were in service prior to September 1, 2014, and continued to be in service . 8.247; Justin Martyr, Apology 1.61.12; Dial 39.2; 122.1; cf. Vincent has a discussion of two related words ischus and dunamis (in his note on 2 Peter 2:11) -. Will Pauls prayer be answered in your life? In Ephesians 1:1820, the apostle Pauls prayer reveals that growing in the knowledge of God means growing in the knowledge of Gods mighty power. Thats the confidence you should have as you live each day. Song of Solomon 1:10; Heb. Salem Media Group. 1:3-4). 7:35; 2 Ki. Exodus | GotQuestions.org, How much power does Satan possess? (Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith), John MacArthur - MAINTAINING A CLEAR PERSPECTIVE. After salvation, we are further called to grow in Christian virtue and serve God by good works; in fact, it is this maturation process that confirms our calling by God (2 Peter 1:510). What an objective in prayer! 31:14. Faith and Riches - Do you want to be rich? As the story goes Crowfoot, the chief of the Blackfoot nation in southern Alberta, gave the Canadian Pacific Railway permission to lay track from Medicine Hat to Calgary, he was given in exchange a lifetime railroad pass. His faith that God will strengthen me The church is Christs body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence. The same power that brought Christ from the dead, and set him on high, works in the salvation of every believer. You have given us freedom! From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. John In Ephesians 1, the apostle Paul let his "students" know that he prayed for them constantly. 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace. The former is given by knowledge as well as by madness or rage; but strength comes from nature and a healthy state of the body. So that (1519) (eis) conveys the primary idea of motion into any place or thing figuratively as here speaks of the purpose for the Ephesian saints having been enlightened. You have given us freedom, Johnson asks "What is the greatness of the power to us what who believe? Note that Paul writes to living saints (not dead ones), people who have put faith in Christ. As you face this new day, do so with the confidence that you are one of Gods elect. 1920).[72]. Jon Courson - Throughout Scripture, the word hope always refers to that which is coming, to that which is ahead. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; Comment: The firm assurance or hope that believers have in this life is the return of Jesus Christ in glory to take them home into His presence and give them glorified bodies like His. It is your hope of final glorification and of sharing Gods glory when Christ returns (Col. 3:4). In my opinion, you cant separate the two, because when your eyes are enlightened to know objectively all that God has promised to give you in Christ, it fills you with hope subjectively in your heart. 1112)? (See note Ephesians 2:10). Rely on His grace and strength in doing so. Gods specific call to service usually begins with a burden for a particular need that relates to the kingdom of God. He prays that the eyes of their understanding may be enlightened, Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 1:18. When we realize this, He will make us broken bread and poured-out wine to feed and nourish others. What we can get from God rather than what we can be to God is our continued concern. If the Christian message is true, the world is on the way not to dissolution but to consummation. It tells us all we need to know to walk with God and live wisely in light of eternity. The church, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, is similarly called: You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth (Revelation 5:10). The Holy Spirit reveals truth to us from the Word, and then gives us the wisdom to understand and apply it. Victory is ours! The prayer moves from God and Christ (Eph 1:17, 20-21) to the Ephesians (Eph 1:17-19) and the church (Eph 1:22-23). These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that (purpose clause- ask "What purpose?") 20:27) (Deut. Kleronomia is the portion or heritage which one receives by virtue of birth or by special gift from someone who has died (Lk 12:13). And yet what food for faith. 1:10). BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. In summary, Paul is praying for one of the things these believers need to fully understand and to deeply realize -- the hope of God's calling. Paul would say "STOP IT!" 15:10-note). The field is the world. --DJD. a patrimony or a possession. Even though He has given humankind the freedom to make choices, His choices have already been made (Exodus 33:19;Romans 9:1018). I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. (A Day's Journey: 365 Daily Meditations from the Word). 2:12) as, strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.. But with God this shall never be. Zondervan, Click to read more about your inheritance in Spurgeon's Sermon A Wise Desire, A Day's Journey: 365 Daily Meditations from the Word, Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith, Risen: 50 Reasons Why the Resurrection Changed Everything, Mornings with Tozer: Daily Devotional Readings, Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. properly transcendent and immeasurable, and passes thought and desire and knowledge. Gods power is awesome! The next time you participate in a group prayer session, speak up with a bold heart and give honor to the almighty God. Gods gifts and his call are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). 9:23; 10:12; 15:10, 13; 16:19; 20:5; 23:10; 27:5; 32:17; 49:16; 51:15, 53; Lam. 2123). But even though he has reached it, several years must pass before he can understand its value, or compel it to minister, with all its products, to his need. 1:18; Eph. In 1:18-19, he elaborates on what that means, namely, that God wants us to know three essentials about our salvation that will give us assurance about our high calling as Gods people. his incomparably great power for us who believe. that money cannot buy. He considers each us to be His precious portion. Sometimes familiarly with the glorious superlatives of our heavenly calling, and the eternal hope of glory that is set before us, causes our eyes to become dimmed and our hearts to become complacent. Revival and blessing come to the church when we stop looking at a picture of God and look at God Himself! you may know . Titus Then we begin to possess the power that God has already given us in Christ. Hebrews 13:21 records the prayer, "Make you perfect [mature] in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight.". When our hearts are set to obey the Lord, He confirms His call in a variety of ways: godly counsel, natural gifting, fruitful results, Scripture, and a sense of rightness that does not conflict with any of the other confirmations. He cannot give more; He will not give less than Himself. Job The power which is really at work in Christian men today is in its nature They worship a lie (as do all cults who have exchanged the truth of God for the lie of Satan - cf Ro 1:25+). Why is it important to know what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints? Miss K had always taught her students to have confidence in their abilities. If you identify with these sentiments, you are not alone. 46) he admonished them to employ that power in faithful living for their Lord. In all those ways the Holy Spirit empowers Gods children. A second way to interpret it is that it refers to the inheritance that God has in His people. We, who are God's tillage, must make no bargain with his ploughshare, and withhold no acre from the operations of his Spirit. It is equivalent to "the energy of the strength of his might, which He energized in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at his own right hand in the heavenlies.". That ye may know what is the hope of His calling Eph. BGT [] , , Amplified: By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones), (Amplified Bible - Lockman). It is an amazing thought (which calls for an appropriate response) that as believers in Christ we are no longer our own but that we belong to God. The four words are dunamis, energeia, ischus and kratos. (Back to the Bible), Choose Book of Bible to Study If one had learnt a swifter art of appropriating the wealth that lay open to his hand, he would be actually, though perhaps not potentially, richer than his neighbour. In none of these prayers does Paul request material things. Dunamis - 119x in 115v - Here are Paul's uses of dunamis in Ephesians Eph 1:19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. No spendthrift hand can scatter or over-spend its treasures. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. So pray for others and for yourself, that God will enlighten the eyes of your heart through His Word so that you will know what is the hope of His calling. Ephesians 1:18. 391-422) argues at length that Paul is referring here to the power of God in raising us from spiritual death to spiritual life when He saved us. This is misapplication of this English derivative in an attempt to try to picture the life saving power of the gospel. WE DON'T JUST NEED A LITTLE HELP, A LITTLE "PUSH" SO TO SPEAK, BUT WE NEED HIS SUPERNATURAL POWER - cf Php 2:13NLT+) overcome our difficulties each day. Setup Type: Offline Installer / Full Standalone Setup. Eph. (The 365 Day Devotional Commentary). Physically, we are here; but, in Christ, we have been raised. All of these pieces of armor must be put on with prayer (v.18). If, for example, you realize you have every resource for godly living (Eph. You have given us freedom, my chains are gone Herein lies the means of victory! To find assurance, one must look to the covenant-keeping God and Scripture. Deuteronomy The faith that saves is not the faith whereby we live the victorious Christian life. The principle is that we should pray for the promises of God to be realized in our hearts (cf 2Pe 1:4) Only the Spirit can reveal spiritual truth. (Meyer, F B: Our Daily Homily). (See the Three Tenses of Salvation), Lehman Strauss- And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe (1:19). Now I have resurrection power living on the inside Memorize them which will facilitate "meditation on the fly" (when you don't have your Bible open, but you do have the text written on the "tablet" of your heart). It is exclusively a Pauline word used only to describe superhuman or supernatural power, whether of God or of the devil. Reprinted by permission. 1:3), you are less likely to succumb to temptation. What kind of riches are you looking for? Ecclesiastes I cannot understand how this can be, but I know that God has an inheritance even in me. But it is a compact that will not hold. Revival comes when, no longer satisfied to know about a God in history, we meet the conditions of finding Him in living, personal experience. Amen, Paxson -How seldom we think of what we are to God! We have been called by grace, to glory. Right here is where the average Christian fails. In Ephesians 1:18 the Greek word forheart is singular so that Paul is praying for each individual person's heart! The better we truly know the "hope of His calling", I have total trust in You. And what did the greatness of His arm accomplish? All rights reserved. There is no way for sinful men and women to find their way into Gods presence unless He reveals Himself and appears to us. The orphans are helped, and God is glorified. They propagate self-effort and introspective meditation, but spiritual enlightenment doesnt come through such means. The same continuous current of His mighty power stands available to the faithful, to all who will believe. Craig Evans - Old Testament prayers commonly asked for opening ones eyes, particularly to Gods Word (Ps. Rader said that without Christ people are in a moral and spiritual cave, blinded, darkened, and unaware of the glories God has in store for them. All believers have been called by grace, out of darkness into His glorious light. With his natural mind, man cannot understand the things of God. In the NT the idea of chance attaching to the lot is eliminated for all believers we inherit all spiritual blessings in Christ. 1:9), God has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. Knowing that you are saved because in eternity God purposed to save you and that His purpose is certain, will give you assurance you when youre struggling with doubt or failure. As saints, were Gods inheritance, His treasure, His prize! Paul applies this truth that we are God's inheritance in his letter to the Corinthians writing Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? I hold not its silver and gold; He sealed us with the Holy Spirit so that we might be kept until the day of redemption, absolutely, totally, eternally secure in our salvation. Obadiah He will fully gain His inheritance when the saints are removed from this earth and come into his presence. (Ibid). Because God's resurrection power continues to work in us, it helps us (ED: MORE ACCURATELY IT ENABLES US! (Lehman Strauss Commentary Devotional Studies on Paul's Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians- online), Mal Couch - While this is Pauls great desire, that believers truly have a deep spiritual understanding about their relationship with the Lord, this is rarely achieved by the average Christian. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 1:1819). 29:1113). It speaks of a clarity of mind or understanding by which one is able to see things intelligibly and clearly and proceed accordingly. Consequently, they are constantly striving for material things and are continually chasing carnal pursuits. The Holy Spirit has sealed the believer, providing the necessary down payment to give assurance and security of the eternal destination to the believer (Ephesians 1:1314). THOUGHT - God's great doctrine of our calling should cause all the "called of Jesus Christ" to exclaim "Glory! Nothing will rob you of your assurance quicker than unconfessed sin. Paul is "struggling" to say what cannot be said. Each soul has the whole of God. can ignite great endeavors. The soul, as is written, The soul of man is the lamp of the Lord (Prov. As believers in Jesus Christ, we have resurrection power! See more belowon what it means to be called by God. The psalmist understood that the supernatural Word of God was unlike any writing of man and thus pleaded with God to Open (Hebrew galah = Piel stem always denotes "to uncover" something which otherwise is normally concealed. . Throughout Ephesians 1 Paul is clearly struck with the magnificence of our inheritance in Christ. Living in the light of Your goodness In the four Gospels, we see Gods power at work in the ministry of Jesus Christ, but in the Book of Acts, we see that same power at work in ordinary men and women, members of the body of Christ. Vine comments - Eido/oida, to know, suggests intelligent perception, in contrast to ginsk which indicates progressive knowledge. Thus as 1 John 3:2-3 puts it, Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. To summarize, Paul prayed that we would come to know God more intimatelyin order that we might know the wealth of His glorious inheritance in the saints. In either case Pauls point is clear: redemption and its accompanying blessings are so profound that we must have supernatural help to understand them. I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, 25:15): virtue (Mk 5:30): power (Lk24:29; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. Ezra He has called us to perfection in the likeness of Jesus Christ (Rom. We could never defeat these spiritual foes in our own power, but we can through the Spirits power. 4:1; Song 2:7; 3:5; 5:8; 8:4; Is. The ESV also picks up the perfecttense rendering it "having the eyes of your hearts enlightened," which also describes a past completed action. A certain rabbi, Bar Kappara, said, The soul and the Torah are compared to a lamp. Note however that Paul did not pray for power to be given to believers. Beloved Christian, think not of what you can get from God but, rather, think of what you mean to God. Hosea 36)? THOUGHT - Beloved, there is a powerful principle taught in this section. His death had our name on it. Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. The verb form, , makes the power obvious, for it means primarily to grasp, seize, or capture (Matt 9:25 = Mark 5:41; Matt 14:3 = Mark 6:17; Matt 26:48, 50, 55 = Mark 14:44, 46, 49; Rev 20:2). It is simply providing hope and certainty for the believer, who has assurance because of the power that raised Jesus from the dead. Jeremiah No longer bound by sin and darkness (You set us free) Writing to the Thessalonians, Paul reminded them, Our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction (1 Thess. The power of God in our lives is the result of being Spirit filled and we are commanded to be filled with the Spirit. Finally. Paul is praying for the Ephesians understanding of Gods work on their behalf. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 8:3839)! of 3:20). Not even Satan has the power to do that. Faith must be exercised in all areas of Christian growth. 2 John So here he takes view #2, but in the following note below he takes view #1!

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