In the Greek culture the seat of emotions would be the intestines. Both views are theologically sound, but the second seems more consistent with Pauls emphasis in Eph 1:11 and Eph 1:14. 20-23All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. (Life Application Study Bible: New Living Translation). Lord, where are You? you cry. In the Mississippi River, right? The idea is to cause something to be fully known by revealing clearly and in some detail. F B Meyer (takes view #1) here sees Paul as referring to believers as God's inheritance! Dunamis is rather ability, faculty: not necessarily manifest, as ischus: power residing in one by nature. To find assurance, one must look to the covenant-keeping God and Scripture. 13-14) writes, When she was young, Victoria was shielded from the fact that she would be the next ruling monarch of England lest this knowledge spoil her. Put those deficiencies together and you have the reason why we are dissatisfied and empty. THOUGHT - Why do we doubt God's power to deliver us out of our "little Red Sea" experiences? Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural. Luke 24:45+ Then He (JESUS) opened (dianoigo) their minds (nous) to understand the Scriptures. Further, perfectadverbial participles are usually causal in NT Greek. Now we are drowning in a sea of false religions and New Age philosophies. Miss K had always taught her students to have confidence in their abilities. Then we begin to possess the power that God has already given us in Christ. So Paul asks God to enlighten the eyes of our hearts so that we will know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. Megethos is used in Lxx in Ex 15:16 "By the greatness of Thine arm' (Where "His arm" is tantamount to His power. 18:1; Rev. 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. 2:11. Cold, with the coldness of death. He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. Hoehner adds this description on elpis -In Greek thought hope consists merely of a consoling dream of the imagination designed to forget the present troubles but yet leaving one with many uncertainties. 4 For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust. 5:2; 12:21, 25, 28, 30; 16:27f; 29:11f; 2 Chr. Software Full Name: Adobe Premiere Pro 2023. He purchased it and paid for it with the blood of His Son. Living in the light of Your goodness Knowing God has given you His very best in Christ (Rom. Amen. 8:32) assures you that He wont withhold lesser things, and consequently youll not tend to worry about earthly needs. Ephesians 6:10 says, "Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. 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. Here is the reason why God is so little to us. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned (1Cor. In hours of weakness they drew on God's power; in those of suffering, on his patience; in those of misunderstanding and hatred, on his vindication; in those of apparent defeat and despair, on the promises that gleam over the smoke of the battle, as the Cross before the gaze of Constantine; in death itself, on the life and immortality which find their home in the being of Jehovah. And so inspired by the Spirit, Paul emphasizes that God has even more blessings to bestow on His children, the blessing of "resurrection power" so that saved sinners so that we might be enabled to live a supernatural life! How long he laid siege to our hearts! These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. Then he adds (Calvins Commentaries [Baker reprint], on Eph. And so they liken them to fruit and branch and root; but we need simply say that the gathering together of words so nearly co-extensive in their meaning is witness to the effort to condense the infinite within the bounds of human tongue, to speak the unspeakable; and that these reiterated expressions, like the blows of the billows that succeed one another on the beach, are hints of the force of the infinite ocean that lies behind 'According to the working of the strength of the might which He wrought in Christ' - the Resurrection, the Ascension, the session at the right hand of God, the rule over all creatures, and the exaltation above all things on earth or in the heavens - these are the facts which the Apostle brings before us as the pattern-works, the chefs-d'oeuvre of the power that is operating in all Christians. For example, Jesus said that evil thoughts come out of the heart (Matt. 1 Corinthians It is from from which we get theocracy, the rule of God; autocracy, absolute rule; democracy, the rule of the people; and plutocracy, the rule of the wealthy. But I do more than thank. But where are You?. (Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary), Wuest renders it "and what is the superabounding greatness of His inherent power to us who are believing ones as measured by the operative energy of the manifested strength of His might." At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. We must live as saints, Gods holy ones, separate from this evil world. For Further Study: Read 2 Corinthians 1112. Glorified in the life that is life indeed. 10:13; Eph. 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. He let us in on that mystery. Why is there such a power shortage among professing Christians today? A muscular mans big muscles display his might, even if he doesnt use them. (Ibid). (The Reciprocal Inheritance). As saints, were Gods inheritance, His treasure, His prize! Although dynamite is derived from this word, there is no suggestion here or anywhere in the Bible that Gods power is instantaneous or explosive. (SURPASSING) Exceeding what? New Testament scholar F. F. Bruce writes (The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians [Eerdmans], p. 270), That God should set such high value on a community of sinners, rescued from perdition and still bearing too many traces of their former state, might well seem incredible were it not made clear that he sees them in Christ, as from the beginning he chose them in Christ., Why did God do this? When He was raised from the grave, we were raised from the grave. Compare Peter's opening blessing for his readers in his second epistle Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge (epignosis) of God and of Jesus our Lord 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge (epignosis) of Him Who called us by His own glory and excellence. 8:30), And these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. That sequence is certain! It is but a step from the bosom of the Father to His right hand. 3:7; Eph. Isaiah 6:10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed. As you face this new day, do so with the confidence that you are one of Gods elect. The power which raised Christ from the grave, lifted Him to heaven, put all things under His feet and made Him the Head over all to the Church, is to us-ward who believe. They have raised harvests of bread out of the Incarnation; and vintages of blood-red grape from the scenes of Gethsemane and Calvary; and pomegranates and all manner of fruit out of the mysteries of the Ascension and the gift of the Holy Ghost. The hope of his calling.--(See Ephesians 4:4.) Illustration - In 218 b.c. The new has come, Now I have resurrection power living on the inside Dunamis is the root from which we derive the English word dynamic, (synonyms = energetic, functioning, live, operative, working) which describes that which is marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change. 1 Kings THOUGHT - God's great doctrine of our calling should cause all the "called of Jesus Christ" to exclaim "Glory! Here in verse 18 he wrote about Gods inheritance, the saints themselves! Because God's resurrection power continues to work in us, it helps us (ED: MORE ACCURATELY IT ENABLES US! Too many Christians are going hither and yon looking for more blessings, more secrets of how to live a victorious Christian life, etc. Look at our Lords body in the tomb. But the effectual call is the lightning bolt that connects. A strong man (Mt. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2007, All Rights Reserved. Is keeping it for me. (The Wealth, Walk and Warfare of the Christian). Perhaps he perceived a power shortage in the Ephesians saints! Not only that, but it is all the power we are ever offered or could ever have. Reaffirm your love for Him, and express your willingness to be changed by His Spirit in any way He sees fit. Because My coming is near, and your heavenly account is pretty small, Im giving you an opportunity to make some huge investments in the few days that remain before you go to heaven., You for whom this day has seemed as a thousand yearsrejoice. But here, Paul is writing to believers (saints, us who believe, 1:18, 19). You might not see yourself as a spiritual leader, but you are important to those who look to you as an example of Christian character. A. If that has happened to you, confess it immediately and turn from it. Paul confidently added that nothing therefore can separate you from Gods love (Rom. It may, however, be explained by a piece of farming that I learnt recently. It is power which is able to overcome resistance. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. Eph 3:16+ that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man. (Eph 1:3). Ephesians 1:18-23 The Message 15-19 That's 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 couldn't stop thanking God for youevery time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. Paul was called by God: Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God (Romans 1:1; cf. So the dynamo of Christian living is within the believer because God is within the believer. ANSWER -The Bible often mentions people being called by God for a specific ministry or service. NET since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints. Ischus therefore conveys the sense of endowed power or ability. 5:16). Paul piles on words for power to make his point. 11:22]). Calling here refers to Gods effectual callingthe calling that redeems the soul. I'm taking this message from this phrase in Ephesians 1:19: "the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe." . Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. That we might sense and experience the working of His incomparably great power for us who believe (Ep 1:19a). Eph 3:20+ Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us (speaking of the power of the Spirit that continually energizes us - see Php 2:13+, cp the prayer in Eph 3:16+!). 2 Thessalonians Having prayed then that God would enlighten the eyes of our hearts, Paul specifies three things that God wants you to know: Paul later (4:4) will talk about the hope of your calling, but here he refers to the hope of His calling. Why does he do that? 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). us with every (how many?) Here it is the other way around. 3:24; 4:37; 8:17f; 9:26, 29; 26:8; 32:13; 33:11, 25, 27; Jos. This is the same power God brought about in Christ. of each person. From hagos; sacred. Second, he exalted him at his right hand (v.20) to be head over everything for the church (vv. NET NOTE -The perfect participle pephotismenous (ENLIGHTENED) may either be part of the prayer ("that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened") or part of the basis of the prayer ("since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened"). Hoehner adds that "According to Aristotle is actual power whereas is potential power. 1:10; Heb. But, Paul adds, the surpassing greatness of His power, and then goes on to say (1:19b-21) that this power is in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. Wow! 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+)." 10:32; Rev. Or if you are so afraid of robbers that you cannot really enjoy it? From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. He said that we never form adequate conceptions of the treasure of the gospel, or if we do, we cant persuade ourselves that these things pertain to us, because they are so far from what we experience. (The Immeasurable Greatness of His Power Toward Us). 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. Others are called to be pastors, teachers, worship leaders, Bible translators, or to a host of other avenues that honor the Lord. But His riches are not in the universes that He possesses, nor in the substance of the earth that is His, but in the saints that He purchased at infinite cost, namely, the precious blood of His only begotten Son (I Pet. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might- Paul piles one word upon another in this incredible description. (Risen: 50 Reasons Why the Resurrection Changed Everything), The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling. 22:5. Ephesians 1:18 I. Look from the place where thou art, northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward; for all this land is given to thee! 10:10): a strong consolation (Heb6:18): a mighty angel (Rev18:21). Long before he laid down earths foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. They must be revealed and as John MacArthur says "They are revealed only to those who love Him." NIDNTT says that in classical Greek the root word "kleros is derived from klao, break. In the New Testament it's a special invitation from God to man to accept the priceless benefits of His salvation. energy) of the might (kratous, power that overcomes resistance, as in Christs miracles; this word is used only of God, never of believers) of Gods inherent strength (ischyos) which He provides (cf. That fadeth not away! 6:10; Col. 1:11; 1 Tim. For Further Study: Read Genesis 2733, noting how God used the events of Jacobs life to transform his weak spiritual commitment to one that was strong and unconditional (see especially Gen. 28:2022; 32:912). Revival comes when, no longer satisfied to know about a God in history, we meet the conditions of finding Him in living, personal experience. -- Glenn Spencer, Glenn Spencer - Old fashioned Holy Ghost power is the need of the day. | 8,801 views. It was Paul who rejoiced in the confident hope that we have in Christ Jesus and he longed that others too would come to a real understanding of the incomparable riches of His grace which is expressed in his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus, and so Paul prays that the eyes of our heart may be enlightened in order that we may know the hope to which God has called us - the riches of His glorious inheritance in US - His holy, called-out people. Commentators tell us that they can distinguish differences of meaning between the words, in that the first of them is the more active and outward, and the last of them is the more inward. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power.
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