THOUGHT -Is your heart tender to the Word of God? See the blood-mark upon all the chosen, invisible to human eye, but known to Christ, for "the Lord knoweth them that are his"; (2Ti 2:19) he forgetteth none of those whom he has redeemed from among men; he counts the sheep for whom he laid down his life (Jn 10:14-15), and remembers well the Church for which he gave himself. Youll not be happy until you know the hope of His calling. ", etc (See 5W/H questions). The gospel itself is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Rom. He wants them to fully grasp the nature of all three aspects of their salvation. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural. 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. I have total trust in You. He does everything he can to buy the field in which the treasure is buried. get to know the Bible better! He implants Biblical truth into your thinking so that your responses become more and more like Christs. Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019 (message contributor) . Give all thou hast to God. It is grace that supplies the wealth, but it is faith that lays hold of the wealth (cp 2Cor 5:7-note). But I do more than thank. The world can't understand it, but we can. Vincent has a discussion of two related words ischus and dunamis (in his note on 2 Peter 2:11) -. Calling here refers to Gods effectual callingthe calling that redeems the soul. There is no way for sinful men and women to find their way into Gods presence unless He reveals Himself and appears to us. This is the curse of Christian living. I cannot understand how this can be, but I know that God has an inheritance even in me. Philippians Kleros may be used in the plural, but kleronomia is never so used. What prerogatives did David attribute to God (vv. It is only as God's Spirit illuminates our mind that we actually can truly know the spiritual truth He wants us to know. 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. Paul is praying for the Ephesians to be able to supernaturally grasp the truths in Ephesians 1:3-14 where we see that saints are (1) chosen (Eph 1:4+), (2) predestined (Eph 1:5+,, Eph 1:11+), (3) adopted as sons (Eph 1:5+), (4) accepted in the Beloved (Eph 1:6+- see article Accepted in the Beloved), (5) redeemed through His blood (Ephesians 1:7+), (6) forgiven (Eph 1:7+), (7) sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ep 1:13+) and (8) given the earnest of our inheritance (Ep 1:14+). That is, probably, "the thing hoped for," because promised, at our calling (as in Galatians 5:5; Colossians 1:5; Titus 2:3; Hebrews 6:18; and perhaps 1Timothy 1:1), for the other objects of knowledge with which it is here joined are certainly objective or external to ourselves. Heavenly Father, I pray that my heart would be flooded with the marvellous light of the gospel of grace. (Psalm 119:18-see commentaryor related commentary). Beloved Christian, think not of what you can get from God but, rather, think of what you mean to God. The definite article in Greek ("the") precedes pisteuo, which means these are literally "the" believing ones (i.e., they are genuine believers). Why is it important to know what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe? Ephesians 1:18-23The Message. Rather, as Paul will go on to say, we were dead in our sins, but God raised us up. For years, Ive been hearing Jesus could come at any time. If youre not happy at this moment, neither will you be with a change of location, salary, or ministry. (Wuest Word Studies - Eerdman Publishing CompanyVolume 1,Volume 2,Volume 3- usedby permission), William Barclay says that dunamis "is the word from which dynamite comes. And yet what food for faith. I go to prepare a place for you (John 14:12). There is nothing more to seek, nothing more to be given or received. How could they have more than what they had? You have given us freedom, my chains are gone (Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith), John MacArthur- UNDERSTANDING YOUR CALLING. We shall conquer him eventually, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us. This is why Paul prayed for the eyes of their hearts to really understand these truths. The Word of God is scarcely preached while rock music and religious performers entertain worldly pagans. Psalms 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Theyre depressed and discouraged because they dont see the big picture of eternity. From this Verse - Robert Morgan -The Boxer and the Businessman (From This Verse). Kleronomia has the richer associations in the context of salvation history. And many a life that might grow rich in its heritage of God is dwindled and marred, because it sets a limitation on God's heritage of itself. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers. Jesus said thats the way the Kingdom is. Setup File Name: Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v23.2..69.rar. The present glories of the ascended Christ are glories possessed by a Man, and, that being so, they are available as evidences and measures of the power which works in believing souls. Precious things of the sun and of the moon, for God is light; of the ancient mountains of his faithfulness, and the everlasting hills of his truth; of the fountains and brooks of his love, that gush spontaneously forth to satisfy and enrich. ", It is power. One needs to realize that subjective hope is based on objective hope, a hope that looks back to Gods work of redemption in 1:314, especially in 1:910 where Paul relates that all things are going to be headed up in Christ. Together we can help each other achieve great things for Him. He wishes them to have eternal life in Christ [John 20:31] and to know that they have it.". Colossians 1:29+ For this purpose (WHAT PURPOSE? What a transformation took place in Peters life between the end of the Gospels and the beginning of Acts. 19:23; Cant. 4:18; 2Co 2:14), and touch (Acts 17:27). Many of us skim the manual quickly (at best), or never bother to read it at all. 34:8; 1Pe 2:3), smell (Phil. 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. Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. In His devotional on Dt 32:9 Spurgeon asks "How are they his? Each one utilizes the gifts the Spirit has given. Jude They are, so to speak, what he looks forward to enjoying forever. The American Standard Version reads: the eyes of your heart, not mind. The power of God we experience in our lives is the same power by which God raised Jesus Christ from death. Thus here Paul is emphasizing Gods power that already saved us rather than the power that He gives to sustain us. God may. It's coming together, and it's all up under the headship of Jesus Christ. Also of the angelic powers (Eph1:21; Ro8:38; 1 Pet3:22). Not with corruptible things, as with silver and gold, but with the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ (1Pe 1:18-19), the Lord's portion has been fully redeemed. Thus, His possession is located in the saints. The church is Christs body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence. Here in verse 18 he wrote about Gods inheritance, the saints themselves! (Lehman Strauss Commentary Devotional Studies on Paul's Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians- online). 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. But here, Paul is writing to believers (saints, us who believe, 1:18, 19). And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. The gospel is dynamic, Gods dynamic, and so is powerful in the transformation of human lives. Power for You-Today! It is a great truth that God does choose the inheritance for his people. But a day is coming -- oh! He is powerless to apprehend spiritual things. Glorified in the life that is life indeed. Its broad acres have been made over to thee by deed of gift. 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). He had mercy on whom he would have mercy, and ordained a chosen company unto eternal life; thus, therefore, are they his by his unconstrained election. 1 Peter 3:9not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. Lawrence Richards has a pithy comment stating that "One way to build our own prayer lives, and to direct our intercession for others, is to model our prayers on those found in Scripture. 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? Glory (1391) (doxa) in this context seems to refer to the splendour, brightness or the brightness, shining or radiance. Jesus was buried and remained in the tomb for three days (John 19:42). (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. There is the danger of stopping at knowing doctrine, rather than allowing the doctrines to give you greater personal knowledge of the God of whom the doctrines speak. Rather, it is constantly to be praying as you study the Word, Lord, enlighten the eyes of my heart so that I may know, love, and obey You better!. 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. A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Titus (The Bible Knowledge Commentary), John MacArthur has an excellent discussion of this verse - Paul uses four different Greek synonyms to emphasize the greatness of that power. We are saved by grace, through faith (Eph. 2:20). The surpassing-all-limit power of God can be limited in its working only by the believer's failure to believe. The, the definite article. Still, with the stillness of death. The person who has received Christ is a new creation. 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). 119:18; John 3:3), hear (Mt. Thats amazing. I'm no longer bound by sin and darkness It means to make known in reference to the inner life or transcendent matters and thus shed light upon. Reaffirm your love for Him, and express your willingness to be changed by His Spirit in any way He sees fit. Megethos is used in Lxx in Ex 15:16 "By the greatness of Thine arm' (Where "His arm" is tantamount to His power. For Further Study: Read 2 Corinthians 1112. CD players dont have needles, he said, laughing. Its in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. So of moral vigor. John 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. No amount of worldly noise or manmade programming will make up for the sad lack of the Holy Spirit's presence. 25:15): virtue (Mk 5:30): power (Lk24:29; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. (Ibid). They are actually conflicts with evil spiritual forces (6:12). Proverbs Think about it: When the church holds a Bible study, concert, or picnic, many people show up. 17:6; Ezek. Of course, all these blessings are only for those who meet the conditions set forth in Eph 1:1-2 (ED: THOSE WHO BELIEVE). Undefiled! 1 Thessalonians 26:20; Num. David wrote, Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Thine is the dominion, O Lord, and Thou dost exalt Thyself as head over all. 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. On the other hand Alexander Maclaren asks Is that heaping together of synonyms or all but synonyms, mere tautology? There could be no more, and it is foolish and presumptuous to ask for more. I, Paul, am under Gods plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus. 2:9f; 28:20, 22; 30:4; 2 Sam. Jesus was not teaching us that a little faith could accomplish great things. Such a glorious hope inspires to holy living and to a hatred of all that is of this world. By his own sovereign choice. Already we have noted that God made us His heritage that we should be to the praise of His glory (1:11-12). 1:19). The power that God has made available to the believer is according to the working of His mighty power, which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come (Eph 1:19-21). In Jerusalem, on the hill of Calvary, the Jewish and Roman leaders successfully killed Jesus Christ, the Messiah (John 19:30). We belong to Somebody. John MacArthur makes the excellent, Biblically logical point that "Until we comprehend who we truly are in Jesus Christ, it is impossible to live an obedient and fulfilling life. Has God given this power to the believer according toEphesians 1:1920? It is great power: nothing less would suffice. Nick should look at his evil father and sister. Hoehner introduces the last section of chapter 1 -Paul prayed that they might know God more intimately in order to comprehend three things. 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. But Ephesians emphasizes God's inheritance in the saints. Comment: "The Blessed Hope" is not an abstract concept, but an Alive Christ, for it describes the appearing of Christ in His majesty and glory at His Second Coming. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power. Play Chris Tomlin's Resurrection Power. Esther A. 1:19; Eph. Ephesians 1:18 The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, Read more Share Copy Show footnotes Ephesians 1:18 The New International Version (NIV) 15:56). I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, 18 your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for Christians, (See Ro 5:1, 2+). "Redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins," which comes from God's grace (Ephesians 1:7-note). Again, Paul piles up words to describe Gods power. He has called us to perfection in the likeness of Jesus Christ (Rom. They must be revealed and as John MacArthur says "They are revealed only to those who love Him." She begins to pray for direction. The hope of our calling is the absolute certainty of our heavenly destiny and includes all that awaits the saints at the return of the Lord Jesus and is what Paul referred to by the phrase the "Blessed hope" writing in Titus that the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking (not just any kind of looking but looking anxiously, eagerly, earnestly, expectantly) for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. But in order that you may know (eido) that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-- He said to the paralytic--I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home. I dont blame you for feeling that way. I cant. Deuteronomy 9:29+ Yet they are Your people, even Your inheritance, whom You have brought out by Your great power and Your outstretched arm.. 2123). THAT THE EYES OF YOUR UNDERSTANDING BEING ENLIGHTENED. No, because hes after the treasure. 1:18). Freedom, You have given us freedom He wishes this knowledge of God would impact the minds and hearts of every child of God. What a tragedy when believers do the same thing with the riches they possess in Christ, failing to really possess their possessions! How long he laid siege to our hearts! It gives off light, but it doesnt strike anything in particular. The possibilities of human nature are manifest there. Ephesians 1:18-19 - MSG Bible - Bible Study Tools You have given us freedom, That I'm dressed in Your royalty 1:19). In a figurative sense, kleronomia refers to God's promised salvation, gifts, and benefits as our inheritance (which is the use in Eph 5:5-note) and eternal possession for every believer. It is a matter of constant complaint with Christian people that they fall so far below their aspirations and hopes. Suggestions for Prayer: Thank God for the security of your salvation. (see note), Christ, "the hope of glory," living in us (Colossians 1:27). This is amazing grace indeed! It sounds vague and theoretical. The unaccustomed soil is brought beneath the yoke of the plough. (Ibid). I never heard such a sermon in all my lifeEphesians 1:18. But if we want our church to truly be the church, the things Paul prayed for here are vastly more important. 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. Paul referred to this when he told the Colossians that God's power "worketh in me mightily" (1:29). How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. This is obvious when the writer of Genesis says that Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived (Gen. 4:1 ESV, emphasis added). (The Immeasurable Greatness of His Power Toward Us). | GotQuestions.org, What is the power of the Holy Spirit?
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