(6000 Plus Illustrations for Communicating Biblical Truths). Samuel Chadwick writes: "The Church that is man-managed instead of God-governed is doomed to failure. So we, being raised from the dead, go not back to our dead works nor to our old corruptions, but we live unto God. There are too many Christians trying to do the work of God without first being filled with God. It is great power: nothing less would suffice. What a battle He had in us before we would be won! Its in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Finding Christ is like emerging from the cave into the light. 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). Paul is praying for the Ephesians understanding of Gods work on their behalf. Jonah How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. And what a blessing he is! 79)? Thats the confidence you should have as you live each day. Practice these truths enabled by the Holy Spirit. 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). (Ro 11:2+), Jesus is speaking to unbelieving Jews about His Father in Jn 8:54, and declares to these Jews that) "you have not come to know (ginosko) Him (GOD THE FATHER), but I know (eido- BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT) Him; and if I say that I do not know (eido) Him, I shall be a liar like you, but I do know (eido) Him, and keep His word. 1 Peter 1:5 says that we are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Jude 24-25 proclaims, Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. There is the general call of the gospel that goes out to all people. We are dearer to Him than all the worlds He has ever made; more precious than all His other creation. You have given us freedom, my chains are gone Thats too tedious, and besides, we think that were smart enough to figure this out without reading the directions. The church cannot arise and go out as at other times, and this the Philistines well know." Call or calling is used with reference to salvation in two senses. The Lord pursued His disobedient servant until Jonah submitted himself to the call. It is grace that supplies the wealth, but it is faith that lays hold of the wealth (cp 2Cor 5:7-note). The eyes of your heart will be enlightened! Resurrection Power. You called me out of all my shame This seems to be a confirmation, but she continues to ask the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5). At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. Software Full Name: Adobe Premiere Pro 2023. Jude But if a man died before he could tell someone where his treasure was buried, it would be left in the field until someone stumbled upon it. I finally see what youre telling me, Lord!" Consequently it should fill you with joy (Rom. We are saved by grace, through faith (Eph. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; It always has the meaning of an effective power which does things and which any man can recognize." He trips over something, brushes the dirt from it, and discovers its a treasure. What (5101) (tis) is singular in contrast to the next clause regarding "riches" which is introduced with "what are" which is plural. Gods power is awesome! It is in our personal lives. 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). It tells us all we need to know to walk with God and live wisely in light of eternity. They became thine in the Council chamber of eternity, when the Father gave Himself to thee in Jesus. God gives Himself to each. He bought the world to get you. Still, with the stillness of death. Its broad acres have been made over to thee by deed of gift. If, for example, you realize you have every resource for godly living (Eph. The resurrection power that raised up the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead is the power that works in every single believer. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) Be diligent to pray and spend time in the Word so that your spiritual progress will be evident to all (1 Tim. 31:5; Ezek. Although Paul wrote his letter in Greek, he was steeped in the Hebrew Biblethat is, the Old Testament. (cf 2Co 6:11-13+)(Ephesians Commentary). I, Paul, am under Gods plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus. May His Spirit enable us to worship Him Monday - Saturday (not just on Sunday) in spirit and in truth. (Bible Knowledge Commentary), In another note Hoehner writes that "The word kleronomia occurred in Eph 1:14 and basically means property, possession, or inheritance. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. 11:2; John 14:2526; 16:1214). Used from Homer on it meant originally the fragment of stone or piece of wood which was used as a lot. Scripture speaks of two kinds of callings: the gospel or general call, and the effectual or specific call. Dr. Hammond thinks it was written about the year 58, and Dr. Lightfoot places it in 59, and the fifth year of Nero. When He ascended, we ascended. The living family of God want a living Saviour, one who can hear and answer prayer, deliver out of soul-trouble, speak a word with power to the heart when bowed down with grief and sorrow, sympathise with them under powerful temptations, support them under the trials and afflictions of the way, maintain under a thousand discouragements His own life in their soul, sustain under bereavements the mourning widow, and be a father to her fatherless children; appear again and again in providence as a friend that loveth at all times and a brother born for adversity, smile upon them in death, and comforting them with His rod and staff as they walk through the valley of its dark shadow, land them at last safely in a happy eternity. The surpassing greatness of Gods power is given to every believer, not just to those who believe and then have a mystical experience, second blessing, or some other supposed additional work of grace. Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. Thus we are His portion or inheritance which He will finally and ultimately possess throughout eternity. Ephesians For Further Study: Read 1 Chronicles 29:1113. -- when His heart shall be fully satisfied in His inheritance, for His glory shall be perfectly manifested in the saints. Salem Media Group. 1:18). 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. When we realize this, He will make us broken bread and poured-out wine to feed and nourish others. When her teacher finally did let her discover for herself that she would one day be Queen of England, Victorias response was, Then I will be good! Her life would be controlled by her position. Peering around, he studied Rader. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. That which is dynamic is characterized by energy or forces that produce motion, as opposed to that which is static. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might- Paul piles one word upon another in this incredible description. Ephesians 1 1-2 I, Paul, am under God's plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus. In that case, it was used of the believers inheritance which is their share in heaven. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. Rather, as Paul will go on to say, we were dead in our sins, but God raised us up. Warren Wiersbe (Be Rich [Victor Books], pp. Knowing these truths in a deeper, more intuitive way, you will be empowered by His Spirit to stand firm on Who He is and how faithful He will be to all of His promises towards you. 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. (see note), Christ, "the hope of glory," living in us (Colossians 1:27). Luke 6:16; Heb. Later in the letter (chaps. His call now is to all those redeemed by the blood of Jesus to showcase to our world Gods mercy, grace, and salvation (Hebrews 12:14;Matthew 5:16). The gnawing tooth of decay cannot injure it. What made the difference? It is utterly impossible to put the fullness of divine reality in human language, to compress the infinite into what is finite. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! There could be no more, and it is foolish and presumptuous to ask for more. Christ has already won the victory over sin, death, the world, and Satan. | GotQuestions.org, How much power does Satan possess? In the first instance it means a lot. Salem Media Group. Ephesians 3:20+ Now to Him Who is able (dunamai) to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power (dunamis) that works (energeo- present tense - continually working) within us. This is the power of God that is available to believers. 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. This deep, interior "cardiac" enlightenment is clearly the result of the work of the Holy Spirit Who leads the believer to know (eido) intuitively all that God has made available to him in Christ (cf Jesus' promise to the disciples - Jn 16:13, cp 1Jn 2:20, 28+, 1Cor 2:10-13, 15-16+), and in essence to come to understand what it means to be "in Christ" or "in Him". What Does It Mean That There Is No One Holy Like God? God glories in his saints. In referring to those who believe Paul goes beyond the initial act of faith in God for salvation and speaks of a continuing and growing faith. From the grave of mortality to the throne of the eternal God, who only has immortality; from the darkness of the tomb to the insufferable light; from this small world to the centre and metropolis of the universe. Ephesians 6:10 (note) Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. And remember that this "spiritual journey" is not an "arrival" in this life but is a life long journey (sanctification), albeit it is a journey which is "motivated" by the hope (guaranteed assurance 1Jn 3:2+) of our final arrival one day in the future in twinkling of an eye (glorification - 1Cor 15:52+). For less than $5/mo. Paul presents a fourfold demonstration of the very same power which God makes available to believers - God raised Him from the dead (Ep 1:20 -note), seated Him at His right hand in the heavenlies (Ephesians 1:20), subjected all things under His feet (Ep 1:22-note), and gave Him as head over the church (Ephesians 1:22). It is but a step from the bosom of the Father to His right hand. And may I know the riches of my glorious inheritance that is awaiting me and all who trust in Jesus as Saviour. In this sermon on Ephesians 1:18 titled "The Hope of His Calling," Dr. Lloyd-Jones expounds this great prayer of Paul and carefully navigates between the general call of God in the gospel for all and the effectual call of the Holy Spirit for believers. 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. The second dealt with the future when God will gain his inheritance at the coming of Christ. By it He speaks to the soul, grants saving faith, and ushers elect sinners into salvation (John 6:3744, 65; Acts 2:39). 3:20). How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. NIV and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Only when we know who we really are can we live like who we are. 2 Peter 2:11 (note) whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord. No one can do the work of God successfully without being filled with the Holy Spirit. (see Ephesians MacArthur New Testament Commentary), Old fashioned Holy Ghost power is the need of the day. Nor do we need to pray for power to do Gods will. Reprinted by permission. Kleronomia compounded from kleros and nemo, allot, is first the activity of dividing by lot, then the portion so divided, the inheritance. The power which is really at work in Christian men to-day is in its nature properly transcendent and immeasurable, and passes thought and desire and knowledge. 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. Our faith must grow. 4:16; Phil. And so the ESV Study Bible comments that "The inheritance here is not the Christians inheritance but his (Gods). It is a very high honor conferred upon God's servants, that it is said of them, "He shall choose their inheritance." That having the eyes of your heart enlightened. THOUGHT - Why do we doubt God's power to deliver us out of our "little Red Sea" experiences? Septuagint Usage -Grundmann (ischu, Kittel, 3:397, note 3) asserts that ischus is the most common word for power in the LXX. It substitutes for 30 Hebrew expressions in the Septuagint where it regularly translates such terms as kach (strength, power, ability), chayil (capacity, power), and az (strength). And not just for the time being, but. Having all our needs met by God (Philippians 4:19) (see note), The "wisdom and knowledge of God" (Romans 11:33) (see note). All of this is for Gods glory (Ephesians 1:6,12,14). All rights reserved, Life Application Study Bible: New Living Translation, Wuest Word Studies - Eerdman Publishing Company, Complete Biblical Library - Incredible Resource, Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament. Second is energeia (working), the energizing force of the Spirit that empowers believers to live for the Lord. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, NLT (revised)I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. As Fuller listened, he suddenly recognized his own spiritual blindness. It is power which is able to overcome resistance. God called the entire nation of Israel to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:6). "Redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins," which comes from God's grace (Ephesians 1:7-note). He argues (p. 391) that Pauls object in this section is to give the saints assurance and certainty in their faith. The power mentioned inEphesians 1:1920is continually attributed to God, not us. Now therefore, our God, we thank Thee, and praise Thy glorious name (1 Chron. Setup Type: Offline Installer / Full Standalone Setup. Others see it as referring to the believers inheritance, which Paul calls His inheritance because God is its source. The young man then begins to study that nation and enrolls in a missions-focused school. 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. 8:3839)! The eye; fig: the mind's eye. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular. Is not this the secret of any grace or wealth there is in Christian lives? 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). They will give us the hope and eternal perspective that we need to endure trials. (Eph 1:3). Not unto us, not unto us, but unto Thee, O Christ of God, be the glory! . You have given us freedom, hallelujah. Im convinced the single greatest problem carnal Christians have is that they dont know the hope of His calling. The hope of your calling is grounded in Gods promises and in Christs accomplishments. This power is active, dynamic, and compellingand it is mightily at work on your behalf. 1:3; 2:1; 3:9; Hab. Eido/oida is not so much that which is known by experience as an intuitive insight that is drilled into one's heart. 2 Peter Enlightened (5461) (photizo from phos = light) means to cause light to shine upon some object, in the sense of illuminating it. Ephesians 1:18 Context. 26:20; Num. 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"). Is she supposed to do something about this? 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. Once on the mission field, he is willing to suffer hardships and separation from family and friends because the call of God is his greatest motivation. 15:56). Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. The hope of His calling is to see Him and be one with Him. The only aim of the life is that the Son of God may be manifested, and all dictation to God vanishes. Heavenly Father, I pray that my heart would be flooded with the marvellous light of the gospel of grace. 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. The hand that bled to make it mine, But not content with this, in the following year he pushes his fences back further into the depth of prairie or forest, and again renews his efforts to compel the land to yield him her secret stores. Jesus was buried and remained in the tomb for three days (John 19:42). The devil hopes you don't understand this. (Ibid). We have the case of Elisha when the Syrian army was sent to Dothan to take him captive. Well, look, its the power that he wrought in Christ when he raised him from the dead. Physically, we are here; but, in Christ, we have been raised. We can read the promises of God and be certain of Gods ability to fulfill those promises, even those of redemption, resurrection, andglorification. Think about it: When the church holds a Bible study, concert, or picnic, many people show up. Ischus is inherent power or force. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. of Know (1492) (eido, oida - eido is used only in the perfect tense = oida) means in general to know by perception. Zephaniah Exodus This marvelous faculty of spiritual sight is lacking in the unregenerated man. Theyre depressed and discouraged because they dont see the big picture of eternity. Hell help us, all Heaven will break loose." There are a good number of folks who have believed and been saved who's faith hasn't grown. The devil can distract you, and he can even cause you to stumble, but he cannot steal the promises of God unless you let him. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural. The saints knew to a degree what the concept of being "in Christ" meant but not in a deep intuitive way. 1:10). Hither the Apostle Paul first went after he had been at Corinth, though he then made but a short stay; when he came thither again, he found twelve disciples, and was the instrument of making a great many more: here he continued two or three years and formed a Gospel church, very large and flourishing, to whom he writes this epistle; and which was written by him when he was a prisoner at Rome, as appears by several passages in it, \Eph 3:1 4:1 6:20\, and seems to have been written much about the same time as were the epistles to the Philippians, and to the Colossians, and to Philemon. But where are You?. For Further Study: Joshuas call to lead Israel was not a call to salvation, but it illustrates some important principles for spiritual leadership. We have an inheritance in him, and he has an inheritance in us. 1:6, 14; Ezek. 2:9; 2 Thess. Ephesians 1:7,11 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; , Ephesians 3:8,16 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; . Can you conceive this? Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? A second way to interpret it is that it refers to the inheritance that God has in His people. it is the satisfaction of God's people to believe in this exalting truth that he chooses their inheritance for them. Don't you think it's time all Heaven broke loose? Also, the parallel passage (Col. 1:12) refers to our sharing in the inheritance of the saints in Light. Other Scriptures also refer to the inheritance that is stored up for those who are Gods children through faith in Christ (Acts 20:32; 26:18; Heb. This certainty is provided in Jesus Christ. (Lehman Strauss Commentary Devotional Studies on Paul's Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians- online), THOUGHT -May our great, grace filled Father grant each of us His grace to ponder this incredible truth so that it might motivate us, enabledby HisSpirit, to walk worthy of the calling to which we have been called in Christ. He will bring fruit out of thy rockiest nature, as the Norwegians raise crops on every scrap of soil on their mountain slopes. The gospel call is given by men and is a universal call to repent and trust Christ for salvation (see, e.g., Matt. (If not it should be - see Jesus' command in Mt 5:16-note! You have the reason why there is so little of vivid, vibrant joy in the things of God. God is far more involved with His universe than some would like to think. 2:12) as, strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.. Judges Meditate on the truths in Ephesians Chapter One. 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. After this time, Jesus rose from the dead, the miracle of miracles. Paul is still praying for them to "know" (a Spirit enabled, beyond a shadow of a doubt knowing) about their hope, the inheritance and the power. 9:15; 1 Pet. But that he should find the riches of glory in them!--this passes thought. 1:1523; 3:1421; Phil. Paul says that hope ultimately is a person "Christ Jesusour hope" (1Timothy 1:1, cp Col 1:27+). Plato (Protagoras, 350) draws the distinction thus: I should not have admitted that the able (dunatous) are strong (ischurous), though I have admitted that the strong are able. Has God given this power to the believer according toEphesians 1:1920? 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". It is only as God's Spirit illuminates our mind that we actually can truly know the spiritual truth He wants us to know. But prayer meetings often slip to the bottom of attendance records. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Paul wrote, I am compelled to preach. (Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith). Philippians Your Holy Spirit lives in me There is a superabundance of machinery; what is wanting is power. his incomparably great power for us who believe. 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. 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. In our struggle with everything that sets itself against the knowledge of God, we have some incredible resources. 10:16; 51:19; etc.). Yes, we are, indeed, the conquered captives of his omnipotent love. They dont know the reality of heaven.

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