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Hence, the translation takes the participle to form a part of the basis for the prayer. 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). From her own people Rome raised an army, animated it with patriotism, and ordered it to fight. Amen! Christians are not like the Gentiles who have no hope (Eph 2:12+), but are those who have hope or firm assurance (cf "full assurance of hope" Heb 6:11) that God will do good to us in the future because Christ has purchased salvation for us on the Cross in the past (see notes below on Ro 5:1-2), sanctifies them through His Spirit in the present (Gal 5:16-25-note), and will lead them to glory in the future (Col 1:27+; 1Jn 3:2,3+ ). This he did altogether apart from any goodness in them at the time, or any goodness which he foresaw in them. As for the worldling, God gives him anything, but for the Christian, God selects the best portion, and chooses his inheritance for him. 2:20). Paul always uses the word call to refer to this effectual call of God that actually saves the one called (Charles Hodge, Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians [Eerdmans], p. 75). It would have been a tall prayer if Paul had prayed that we would know Gods inheritance in the saints. 9:15; 1 Pet. I cant. Nothing less than omnipotence can save a soul; and omnipotence at its very best in the glorification of Christ is none too great for the salvation of a sinner. Prayer meetings that support only one aspect of prayer are imbalanced and can quickly be awash in negativity. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The little boy just stood there and made no move for the candy. (2) The other view is that the inheritance means all that we will inherit in Christ. by Theodore Epp - Ephesians 1: 19-23 The Scriptures frequently refer to God's power as it relates to the believer. He reminded us of the motivation behind prayercommunicating with the One who is in control of all things. It is grace that supplies the wealth, but it is faith that lays hold of the wealth (cp 2Cor 5:7-note). If anyone should instill hope and bring out the best in others, it should be the Christian. Romans 8:28-30 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. So the kindred adjective . Oh! Key in on verse 16 this morning- "in addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.". No longer bound by sin and darkness (You set us free) Youll not be happy until you know the hope of His calling. But by Gods grace the word of God may change your mind and your heart. When we make use of these resources, we will experience the mighty power with which God raised Christ from death! God may. The passive voice indicates that this action is performed on the subject by an outside source, clearly implying the work of the Holy Spirit (aka divine passive). As stated above, because of Christ's work for us on the Cross means that in light of the truth that believers have"been justified (declared righteous or in right standing before God, acquitted of our sins) by faith, we have peace with God (cf peace "of" God in Php 4:6-7+where peace depends on how we respond to our circumstances, testings, etc, and if we do by walking in the Spirit as commanded in Gal 5:16+, He gives us peace of God, the fruit of the Spirit, Gal 5:22+) through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand (perfect tense speaks of the permanence or abiding nature of this condition) and we exult (continually boast, rejoice) in hope of the glory of God ( = when we see Jesus face to face - 1Jn 3:2-3+)." The world gets in the way, sin does its dirty deed, and carnality and strife and bitterness can rule. Another English word dynamite, is derived from dunamis and since dunamis is used by Paul to describe the "power of God", some have suggested that the gospel is "Gods dynamite". Look at our Lords body in the tomb. Scripture speaks of two kinds of callings: the gospel or general call, and the effectual or specific call. (Lehman Strauss Commentary Devotional Studies on Paul's Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians- online). How might Pauls response influence you when you face difficulties? And they became thine in fact, when thou wast born at the foot of the cross. Even more, we will be in the presence of the One who loved us and redeemed us with His blood. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 1:911; Col. 1:912), we discover the blessings he wanted his converts to enjoy. It is active energy as opposed to potential energy..In the NT it occurs eight times and is used only by Paul, three times in Ephesians (1:19; 3:7; 4:16). Spurgeon compared the general call of the gospel to the sheet lightning that you see on a summer night. Amen. The, the definite article. The Message Canvas Bible: Coloring and Journaling the Story of God, Spring Palette, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible, softcover, The Message, Large Print, Brown Trio Leather-Look, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/tan, Pause - The Message//REMIX: A Daily Reading Bible - eBook, The Message New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs - eBook. He teaches you to recognize and uphold what is excellent so that you will be sincere and blameless before God (Phil. Second is energeia (working), the energizing force of the Spirit that empowers believers to live for the Lord. Into the city enters nothing that defiles, or works abomination, or makes a lie. He said that godly people who are engaged in daily struggles with inward corruption realize that it requires nothing less than the surpassing greatness of Gods power to save us. Whereas the first and second concepts to be understood dealt with the past and future respectively, the third deals with the power of God in the present time toward believers. GOD'S INHERITANCE IN THE SAINTS. It is said that for many years, he lived on crackers and milk because of stomach troubles caused by worrying about his wealth. | GotQuestions.org, The Immeasurable Greatness of His Power Toward Us, Hurley, V. Speaker's Sourcebook of New Illustrations Dallas: Word Publishers, having been called "with a holy" (2 Timothy 1:9, out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9, not from among Jews only, but also from among Gentiles (Romans 9:24, through the "gospel" that we "may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2Th 2:14, and be brought "into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord" (1Cor 1:9, and return in triumph "with Him" at the end of this age (Revelation 17:14. Although Paul wrote his letter in Greek, he was steeped in the Hebrew Biblethat is, the Old Testament. Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, were a free peoplefree of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. A blessing found at Qumran reads, May He illuminate your heart with the discernment of life and grace you with eternal knowledge (1QS 2:3; cf. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. We do not ask for it we were born into its blessed privilege. He also gives us the powerthe enablementto practice the truth (Eph. Spiritual enlightenment doesnt come through self-effort or introspective meditation but through Gods Holy Spirit. Hell help us, all Heaven will break loose." 1:3-4). 31:5; Ezek. From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. Some of the fairest hopes that ever blessed human vision; the most delightful friendships; the most perfect dreams of delight, have faded and withered before our eyes. Thus ability (Mt. They will give us the hope and eternal perspective that we need to endure trials. 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. It tells us all we need to know to walk with God and live wisely in light of eternity. The way to combat these forces is to stand in Gods mighty power (v.10)that is, resurrection power. The heart is the inner man, including the emotion and will; it is the whole self, mans inward being. You called me from the grave by name The next time you participate in a group prayer session, speak up with a bold heart and give honor to the almighty God. (A Day's Journey: 365 Daily Meditations from the Word), Jon Courson- And what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. This marvelous faculty of spiritual sight is lacking in the unregenerated man. I may have a call to go to the mission field in Africa. For less than $5/mo. Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 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) . Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2007, All Rights Reserved. But with God this shall never be. This was true for the Ephesians, and it is true for us today. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. What was Davids response to Gods power (v. 13)? Nahum (John 8:55). (2Pe 2:11+). For example, a young nursery worker may read about babies languishing in Romanian orphanages. 3:8; 4:13; 5:4; 7:16; Nah. Believers already have that power. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. Rab. And may I know the riches of my glorious inheritance that is awaiting me and all who trust in Jesus as Saviour. Harold Hoehner points out that "The NEB, NASB, and NIV state another request: I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened. For example, Deuteronomy 32:9 says, For the Lords portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance. Psalm 33:12 proclaims, Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. (See, also, Deut. We will be with Him forever in heaven, where there will be no suffering or tears or death. Vincent has a discussion of two related words ischus and dunamis (in his note on 2 Peter 2:11) -. May we learn daily to surrender to the Spirit of Christ, Who energizes our walk, elevating it from a "natural" to a "supernatural" walk. Therefore, has the meaning of strength, might, dominion, mastery.(Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary), Kratos - 12v -Lk. Since land was divided by lot, probably in the framework of common use of the fields, kleros came to mean a share, land received by lot, plot of land, and finally inheritance. Thus as Christians, we should be filled with hope because we know that God has called us to salvation. Lehman Strauss-Paul requests for the saints the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ that they might know three things:(1) The hope of His calling. God has called us, but to what purpose? When He placed his cross against the wall, and scaled our ramparts, planting on our strongholds the blood-red flag of his omnipotent mercy? F B Meyer commenting on inheritance in 1Peter 1:4-notesees it asview #2, but in the following note below he takes view #1! His death had our name on it. 22:14). In Ephesians 1:1820, Paul prays for believers to experience Gods resurrection power through a personal, intimate relationship with God. By Gods great mercy we have been begotten again (1Pet 1:3-note). Reprinted by permission. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. 1:19, p. 214): Pauls object, therefore, was not only to impress the Ephesians with a deep sense of the value of Divine grace, but also to give them exalted views of the glory of Christs kingdom. The Christian needs supernatural power, and God would have us see how great is His power to accomplish His purposes in us. (John 13:7). In Ephesians 1, the apostle Paul let his "students" know that he prayed for them constantly. Are you working it out with your tongue, and your brain and your nerves? (The Reciprocal Inheritance). Ischus is inherent power or force. The gospel itself is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Rom. The devil hopes you don't understand this. That power works in every one of us, as I stand before you. observe fully, consider attentively denotes action of mind apprehending certain facts about a thing) wonderful (amazing, astounding, marvelous, extraordinary or even difficult - things beyond human capability) things from Thy law. Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? Amos 3:1. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Comment: In light of this incredible truth, walk in a manner worthy of your high calling (Eph 4:1), in a manner that gives [glory or] a proper opinion to others of your Owner! In Ephesians 1-3, Paul is emphasizing that although the Gentiles were formerly alienated from God and strangers to His promises to Israel, now in Christ they are equal members of Gods covenant people. It is God who is at work in you, Paul assures us, both to will and to work for His good pleasure (Phil. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Because of this event, the believer can have assurance that the same powerthe immeasurable power of Godis working on his behalf today and will continue to provide what he needs until he arrives in heaven. Wiersbe - In the prison prayers of Paul (Eph. Daniel Strength (2904) (kratos) refers to manifested power or power that is put forth in action. I finally see what youre telling me, Lord!" In them we see the possibilities of humanity, the ideal for man which God had when He created and breathed His blessing .upon him. They must be revealed and as John MacArthur says "They are revealed only to those who love Him." Reprinted by permission. It is available. And yet what food for faith. This sense comes out clearly in the New Testament in the use of the word and of its cognates. Even though He has given humankind the freedom to make choices, His choices have already been made (Exodus 33:19;Romans 9:1018). Memorize Ephesians 1:3 and 2 Peter 1:3 and recite them often as anthems of praise for the Lords abundant grace. In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul is praying that God would give the saints a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the true knowledge of Him. The only check that can ever be imposed upon the continuous current of His mighty power to usward is the self-imposed check of unbelief. 26:20; Num. So we, being raised from the dead, go not back to our dead works nor to our old corruptions, but we live unto God. Dunamis is, however, mostly power in action, as in the frequent use of dunamis for miracles, mighty works, they being exhibitions of divine virtue. He does not ask God to give them what they do not have, but rather prays that God will reveal to them what they already have. It seems to be parenthetical, as in the KJV, ASV, and RSV (ED: NRSV = "so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened"). Moth and rust cannot consume, nor thieves break through to steal. It cannot come if, instead of hearing His voice, we are content with only an echo! (See the Three Tenses of Salvation), Lehman Strauss- And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe (1:19). You have given us freedom! It refers to the inherent strength which displays itself in the rule over others. Lehman Strauss - The prayer continues: " The eyes of your understanding being enlightened " (1:18). What shall we say of those who think that conversion is wrought by the free will of man, and is due to his own betterness of disposition? (Galatians 5:16-note) Obeying that command would settle the matter of walking in the flesh verses walking in the Spirit. The proper exercise of this power requires continuous faith in Christ, just as we believed in Him at conversion. The possessive pronoun shows that it is Gods inheritance.Because of His choosing, redeeming, adopting, and sealing us, we are his possession. What power! May His Spirit enable us to worship Him Monday - Saturday (not just on Sunday) in spirit and in truth. Rather, He is trying to appear to the eye of our soul through an inner consciousness. So even in the most difficult trials, we can be filled with hope (see Rom. This earnest prayer reveals the infinite importance of knowledge as a foundation for walking worthy in this Christian life. 46) he admonished them to employ that power in faithful living for their Lord. Knowing that, we should live as His special people. 119:18) or other spiritual realities (2 Kings 6:17). I was just waiting on him. And what is - And is a connective, which signifies that a word or part of a sentence is to be added to what precedes. 2:89), and we live by grace, through faith (1Cor. God is far more involved with His universe than some would like to think. Then again, Nick has become his father, killing a man with no consequences, no guilty conscience either. Paul saw fit to teach simple believers, many of whom were slaves, the great doctrines of Romans and Ephesians and his other letters. All rights reserved. Paul knows that as a man thinks in his heart, his spiritual interior, will determine how he walks (cf Pr 23:7). 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Maybe we need to go back and read the manual! the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. God has an inheritance. In that verse protected means to keep or guard and reflects Peters confidence that salvation is inviolable. 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! He returned home and wrote his wife, who was away: There has come a complete change into my life. When you begin to understand what is the hope of His calling in your life, the assurance and certainty associated with that calling and when you begin to realize that now we only have the earnest of that calling, but that one day well have the full payment, then whatever comes your way you can stand fast on the truth of what God has accomplished for you in Christ in the past, present and future. Also the verb ischuooIt is good for nothing (Mt. We are saved by grace, through faith (Eph. Thats why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldnt stop thanking God for youevery time I prayed, Id think of you and give thanks. The answer is yes, yes, yes. But in Hebrew and Greek thinking, the heart was considered the seat of knowledge, thinking, and understanding. 1:19; Eph. Resurrection Power. Hoehner on kratos -In the NT it is used twelve times, four times by Paul, twice in Ephesians (1:19; 6:10) and it always has reference to supernatural power: once of the devil (Heb 2:14), and the other eleven times of God. Jesus, You have given us freedom 2 Thessalonians Bend the whole energy of your powers to realize your election as a child of God; rise to the occasion every time. Now we are drowning in a sea of false religions and New Age philosophies. In the Mississippi River, right? (Mark 12.30+). Not only that, but it is all the power we are ever offered or could ever have. He bought the world to get you. With His unlimited power, He also raised Jesus Christ from the dead. But now Rader was fighting for souls, and as he stood to speak he proclaimed his text, Ephesians 1:18. It is the active exercise of supernatural power." In short, Paul prays for our position in Christ to become our practice in Christ. Ephesians 3:19+and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Both riches and honor come from Thee, and Thou dost rule over all, and in Thy hand is power and might; and it lies in Thy hand to make great, and to strengthen everyone. (See note Ephesians 2:10). Your prayer will likely be a welcome reminder to others. And, though acres vast enough to make an English county are in his possession, rich and loamy soil, or stored with mines of ore, yet he is not sensibly the richer. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation. Ezekiel (Life Application Study Bible: New Living Translation). Is she supposed to do something about this? I cannot understand how this can be, but I know that God has an inheritance even in me. (Eerdmans Publishing- usedby permission), It is difficult to give a clear distinction between the 3 Greek words that expand on the meaning of "the surpassing greatness of His power (dunamis)", but in simple terms it pictures the piling up of similar terms in an attempt to convey the magnitude and capability of God's incomprehensible, infinite power. Verse of the Day , Ephesians 1:18 Treasury of Scripture Knowing, God, My Praise (Study In God - All I Need-19). One day our Lord will come again, and we shall all be changed to see Him as He is and to be like Him. No, because hes after the treasure. . A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. We live in a day when denominations, Churches, and religious organizations are running on man-made programs, social agendas, and orders handed down from denominational headquarters. 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. Glory (1391) (doxa) in this context seems to refer to the splendour, brightness or the brightness, shining or radiance. Paul is "struggling" to say what cannot be said. The hope of your calling is grounded in Gods promises and in Christs accomplishments. Kratos is exercised strength whereas ischus refers to great inherent strength. Seeking the Gospel in Malachi, the Last Book of the Old Testament. There's more than enough power to break the hold of all sinful habits; more than enough to give deliverance from temptation; more than enough to enable the believer to live above circumstances. What Does It Really Mean That Your Body Is a Temple? Here are some examples of the riches that can be ours as believers in Jesus Christ: An understanding of God the Father and the Son, "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:2-3). As an introduction to mentioning the many afflictions he had endured for the Lord, Paul commented, But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves (2 Cor. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. The faith that saves is not the faith whereby we live the victorious Christian life. The next time we feel weak, we need to recall this passage to our mind (a present imperative command in Php 4:8-note), not in the sense of "mind over matter" but in the sense that this is what is true about us, a truth that we need to walk in by faith (2Cor 5:7, Col 2:6), even (especially) during those times we feel weak (cp 2Cor 12:9-10-note) or inadequate (2Cor 3:5-6-note, 1Cor 15:10-note). his incomparably great power for us who believe. Huperballo is used only 5x in the NT but 3 are in Ephesians. Others are called to be pastors, teachers, worship leaders, Bible translators, or to a host of other avenues that honor the Lord. 20:27) (Deut. He gathers out the fruits from among the leaves, that his people might have the best food, and enjoy the richest pleasures. Eido/oida is distinguished from ginosko(epiginosko, epignosis - the other major NT word group for knowing) because ginosko generally refers to knowledge obtained by experience or "experiential knowledge". 3:20). Just as the Jews were formerly Gods chosen inheritance, now His inheritance is in the saints, the church, made up of Jewish and Gentile believers on equal footing. Cf. 3:17; 6:41; 13:20; 20:6, 12; 25:6; 26:13; 28:6; 35:19; Neh. Is this not every believers great challenge and need?! (See dictionary discussion of Inheritance), Kleronomia - 14x in 14v - Mt 21:38; Mark 12:7; Luke 12:13; 20:14; Acts 7:5; 20:32; Gal 3:18; Eph 1:14, 18; 5:5-note; Col 3:24-note; Heb 9:15-note; He 11:8-note; 1Pet 1:4-note. We belong to Somebody. This certainty is provided in Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (1Th 2:10-11) so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God Who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. We must live as saints, Gods holy ones, separate from this evil world. (Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, 2002 Edition), Robert Gundry -The heart was considered an organ of knowing as well as of feeling. That we might know God better (Ep 1:17). Kneeling in the back seat, Fuller gave his life to Christ in prayer. But where is He?. Throughout the Old Testament, the verb know and the noun knowledge refer to intimacy and relationship, not simply a cognitive understanding of the facts. The knowledge that Paul is praying for includes an intellectual grasp of the truth, but it also grips our emotions and brings our will into greater submission to the lordship of Jesus Christ. God wants you to know the hope of His calling, the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and the surpassing greatness of His power toward believers. These things are brought about by the power of God for the believer. Knowing with absolute certainty where we are going should give believers the confidence to live as more than conquerors now (Ro 8:37). Glorified in the life that is life indeed. Riches (4149) (ploutos) refers to the abundance of earthly goods, but here refers to spiritual abundance. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. THESE ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORKING OF THE STRENGTH OF HIS MIGHT: kata ten energeian tou kratous tes ischuos autou: INDESCRIBABLY TRANSCENDENT The NET Bible is similar translating it ""since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened". 18:1; Rev. Rom. With all these avenues confirming her decision, she feels confident moving forward into the call of God for her life. But I do more than thank. God's power is made available to us by His indwelling presence. It is reserved in heaven for you. He makes supplication for the continued growth of the Ephesians in knowledge (Ephesians 1:1719a) and explains truth regarding the power and position of Christ, including the subjection of all things to Christ (verses 19b23). With that thought in mind a more accurate rendering is that of Wuest who has "the eyes of your heart being in an enlightened state with a view to your knowing what is the hope of His calling."

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