If we do walk in the Spirit we will not fulfil the lust of the flesh. And what did the greatness of His arm accomplish? The uses of eido will not be listed because of the large number (656 hits in 619 verses searching on Strong's Number in the NT - if you want to see these usesCLICK HERE and go down to the "Frequency Lists" and you can study the uses in different translations book by book). It is simply providing hope and certainty for the believer, who has assurance because of the power that raised Jesus from the dead. Nothing can separate you from His love (Rom. 2:14; 1 Pet. Now, I'm no longer bound by sin and darkness That is what Paul desires for them and for all believers. Energeia describes Gods power in raising Christ, Paul instructing the Colossian saints that they have "been buried with Him (Christ) in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the (supernatural) working (energeia) of God, Who raised Him from the dead (Note well - Paul says the Holy Spirit is God and He was the the One Who "raised Jesus from the dead" - Ro 8:11+) " (Col 2:12+). Is this not every believers great challenge and need?! The world can't understand it, but we can. The Christian needs supernatural power, and God would have us see how great is His power to accomplish His purposes in us. A calling, invitation; in the NT, always of a divine call. 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. Spurgeon compared the general call of the gospel to the sheet lightning that you see on a summer night. As soon as thou didst open thine eyes to behold the crucified Lord, thou didst all unconsciously become heir to the lengths and breadths, and depths, and heights of God! Notice in this one letter Paul prays twice for the saints to experience dunamis which He associates with the indwelling Holy Spirit. After all, what good is it to have wealth if you are too weak to use it? 3:21; Col. 2:12; 2 Thess. 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). Revival comes when, no longer satisfied to know about a God in history, we meet the conditions of finding Him in living, personal experience. 1:11; 3:4; Zech. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. All 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. And so the ESV Study Bible comments that "The inheritance here is not the Christians inheritance but his (Gods). Thats why there is rape and famine, pollution, corruption, and death on our planet. Now, I'm no longer bound by sin and darkness Nevertheless, in this verse Paul is referring to the subjective hope. A little spark of accomplishment (Acts 26:18+), Robert Morgan illustrates the truth in this verse with the following story - Recently when my CD player died, I asked a friend to look at it. Jesus used the word in this sense when He said, Many are called, but few are chosen (Matt. 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. See more belowon what it means to be called by God. Encourages my soul. 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. 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. It is utterly impossible to put the fullness of divine reality in human language, to compress the infinite into what is finite. Because he wants the field? "For we are dead, and our life is hid with Christ in God." Why would he be praying for this "Aha" enlightenment? Virtually all the authorities agree that "heart" is the correct translation. TECHNICAL NOTE - There are 25 compounds with huper in the NT, and 16 are found only in the Pauline Epistles. He cannot give more; He will not give less than Himself. Why is there such a power shortage among professing Christians today? Daniel "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us" (Eph. For Further Study: Joshuas call to lead Israel was not a call to salvation, but it illustrates some important principles for spiritual leadership. He's the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. 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. 2 John 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. 1112)? There are enemies who want to rob us of our wealth (Eph 1:21; 6:11; 6:12 see notes Ep 1:21; 6:11; 6:12). So what are we saying? But I do more than thank. Paul wrote, I am compelled to preach. Thats why he prayed for our enlightenment (Eph 1:18). Heart (2588) (kardia) is most often used in the Bible not of the literal organ that circulates blood in our body. To shine or to brighten up. 1:19; Eph. The Holy Spirit reveals truth to us from the Word, and then gives us the wisdom to understand and apply it. --M R De Haan II (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. God is the Master Engineer, He allows the difficulties to come in order to see if you can vault over them properlyBy my God have I leaped over a wall. God will never shield you from any of the requirements of a son or daughter of His. 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. The other day, when travelling in Scotland, I was introduced to some farmers whose soil was naturally of the poorest description; and yet, in answer to my inquiries, I found that they were able to raise crops of considerable weight and value. Faith must be exercised in all areas of Christian growth. Eph 1:21+ far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 2 Corinthians 4:6+ For God, Who said, Light shall shine out of darkness, (Ge 1:2-3-commentary) is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. We are the Lords Portion, the Lords Inheritance. dunamis) refers to a spiritually dynamic living force. 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? He will fully gain His inheritance when the saints are removed from this earth and come into his presence. 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! (Brown, Colin, Editor. Why is there so little power when God states that He has given us His Divine power? 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. Jonah They have laid all God's revealed character under contribution. Gods mighty power has granted us all that we need for life and godliness, so that we can escape the corruption that is in the world by lust (2 Pet. It is grace that supplies the wealth, but it is faith that lays hold of the wealth (cp 2Cor 5:7-note). 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). How blessed is God! The practical application of this is that your salvation does not rest on your choosing Christ, but rather on His choosing you. (1Jn 5:13+), Comment: A T Robertson writes that eidomeans "to know with settled intuitive knowledge. Some take it to mean, the riches of the glory of the inheritance that comes from God and is enjoyed among the saints. In other words, they take it to be a prayer that we would come to know all of the spiritual blessings that God has given to us. And the measure of the power that is to us what who believe is that mighty power which entered into Jesus Christ and resurrected him from the dead. A second way to interpret it is that it refers to the inheritance that God has in His people. Jesus, You have given us freedom Here in verse 18 he wrote about Gods inheritance, the saints themselves! (ED: AKA AS NOT "ABIDING IN CHRIST!" I cant handle hearing all of the heartbreaking prayer requests for sick children, terminally ill relatives, and church members in financial turmoil.. 2:9). How could they have more than what they had? It is Christs coming to take His own to be with Himself. As you face this new day, do so with the confidence that you are one of Gods elect. There is a superabundance of machinery; what is wanting is power. They must be revealed and as John MacArthur says "They are revealed only to those who love Him." What an objective in prayer! (ESV Study Bible), Spurgeon - "See how high Christ is raised! Be alert for attitudes or actions that need to be changed. And as you pause to ponder, you are in effect beginning to practice the blessed discipline of Biblical Meditation. What a disappointment to someone who helped contribute to that $50 million figure! Setup Size: 8.9 GB. 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, I see the old has passed away It is a powerful work, past, present, and future: Gods power was evident in their conversion, Gods power is evident in their endurance, and Gods power will be evident in their resurrection. On the other hand if I give you a million dollars, I have given to you "according to" or more in proportion to my riches. 18:1; 22:15; 29:4, 11; 31:10; 33:16; 38:10; 39:10; 61:2; 65:6; 71:9; 78:61; 102:23; 103:20; 111:6; 118:14; 147:5; Prov. Paul knows that as a man thinks in his heart, his spiritual interior, will determine how he walks (cf Pr 23:7). Inheritance (2817) (kleronomiafrom kleros = a lot + nemo = to distribute) (see study of related Kleronomos) (see second word study kleronomia) is originally a portion which one receives by lot in a general distribution. COMMENT - This context refers to the spiritual powers of the heavenly beings. Paul previously prays that the Ephesians would understand the hope, or certainty, of their calling and future inheritance (Ephesians 1:18). I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance He has given to his people. 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 God's people. After addressing the role and example of Gods power inEphesians 1:114, Paul then informs the Ephesians that he gives thanks for them and their faith (verses 1516). It refers to the inherent strength which displays itself in the rule over others. This is a wonderful truth. 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. True enlightenment continues to elude many because they have denied its source and have turned to gurus and teachers who have no light to give. 8:3839). But there are many good reasons to interpret the text this way. He rarely had a good nights sleep, and guards stood constantly at his door. God can. 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. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. - Jn 15:5!) Prayer meetings that support only one aspect of prayer are imbalanced and can quickly be awash in negativity. In Ephesians 1:3-14 Paul had just summed up what their calling involved. After Jonah was back on dry land, the word of the Lord came to him again with the same call, giving him another chance to obey. 20:27) (Deut. Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Ephesians 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Romans 5:4,5 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: . 3:1421). Oh, how we need to grow in our experience of it, because the struggles we face in life are not merely human conflicts. Ezra Paul shows the proper relationship of faith and works in this letter, explaining that believers are God's, "workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." The Lord, however, says, Not so fast. You have given us freedom, hallelujah In other words, Paul had prayed (Eph 1:17) that they might have true spiritual insight into God, and then he included the phrase, having the eyes of your heart enlightened (RSV). Here Paul in effect prays that they would come to a beyond the shadow of a doubt knowledge of the hope of their calling, God's inheritance in them and their power. It was everlasting power. The text doesnt indicate that we personally have the power to raise the dead or perform other miracles. 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!. If youre not happy at this moment, neither will you be with a change of location, salary, or ministry. (Ephesians- Life In The Heights), THOUGHT - Remember that believers are called to be imitators of Jesus (1Cor 11:1+, cf 1Jn 2:6+, 1Pe 2:21+) and in that light we need to recall that during Jesus' earthly ministry, He lived out His life in the power of the Holy Spirit. We can read the promises of God and be certain of Gods ability to fulfill those promises, even those of redemption, resurrection, andglorification. Deuteronomy 9:29+ Yet they are Your people, even Your inheritance, whom You have brought out by Your great power and Your outstretched arm.. TECHNICAL Note that it is somewhat difficult to give a crisp, succinct definition of eido, so keep that caveat in mind as you read these notes. If God omnipotently says, "Thou shalt," man shall not say, "I will not." 6:5 = in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;; Eph. 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. Paul says that hope ultimately is a person "Christ Jesusour hope" (1Timothy 1:1, cp Col 1:27+). What kinds of trials did Paul face? 1:18; Eph. Usually ischus denotes power, might, strength, ability. Ancient understanding is often linked to other kinds of power or authority (e.g., dunamis, exousia; cf. The Council's report, released in September 1991, concludes that subliminal messages simply don't work. Jeremiah 1:19). The only aim of the life is that the Son of God may be manifested, and all dictation to God vanishes. 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. 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. When we make use of these resources, we will experience the mighty power with which God raised Christ from death! But if we want our church to truly be the church, the things Paul prayed for here are vastly more important. 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.
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