1 Kings A day is as a thousand years. Instead, it is powertowardus (Ephesians 1:19ESV, emphasis added). But there is also the effectual call that always accomplishes Gods purpose of saving His chosen people. (Dt 32:9+). 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+!). (If not it should be - see Jesus' command in Mt 5:16-note! Ephesians 1:18-19 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. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2007, All Rights Reserved. The Greek tense is aorist imperative which speaks in context of a request in the form of a command and speaks of urgency and need) my eyes, that I may behold (careful, sustained, and favorable contemplation - LXX translates with katanoeo from kata = down + noeo is literally to the the mind down on and speaks of giving very careful consideration to some matter, think about very carefully, consider closely. | GotQuestions.org, What does the Bible say about the power of words? In the NT klesis is used metaphorically of an invitation to enter the kingdom of God by grace through faith. Ruth 22:5. It abounded with orators and philosophers, and men of great wisdom and learning {c}; and was formerly a very rich, trading, flourishing city, but now a village, and a poor desolate place; it retains the name of Efeso, though the Turks call it Aia Salik. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. Living on the inside (You set us free) 1986. It conveys the idea of effective, productive energy, rather than that which is raw and unbridled. (Meyer, F B: Our Daily Homily). (2) The other view is that the inheritance means all that we will inherit in Christ. 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). In them we see the possibilities of humanity, the ideal for man which God had when He created and breathed His blessing .upon him. (Eph 2:12+). Revelation 5:12 (note) saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing. There must be no reserve put on any part of our being. 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 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. And yet what food for faith. 31:10; Ezek. That never can. 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). Warren Wiersbe (Be Rich [Victor Books], pp. Not a stain on its pure robes; not a freckle on its leaves; not a taint of miasma on its atmosphere. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power (dunamis) will be of God and not from ourselves; 2 Corinthians 12:9+ And He has said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for power (dunamai) is perfected in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power (dunamai) of Christ may dwell in me. He prayed first of all that they be given a divine awareness of the power they possessed in Christ. John Piper - Resurrection Power Now - So my message for believers in Jesus is this: The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and what became of him after his resurrection, shows the greatness of Gods power toward us now in this life. | 8,801 views. 2:11. Eph 3:16+is another "powerful" (power full - also using dunamis) passage indicating that the Holly Spirit is the Source of this incredible supernatural power (cf Lk 4:14+ = Jesus' pattern for our lives today [1Co 11:1+]!, Acts 1:8+, Ro 15:19+, 1Co 2:4+, 1Th 1:5, Micah 3:8)! Calling (2821) (klesis) (Click for more in depth discussion of calling; see related word kletos, and discussion of who are "the called") refers to an invitation as to a banquet, a summons to court, and was a call for attention in Greek. So what are we saying? Our faith must grow. Paul writes (Rom. Paul confidently added that nothing therefore can separate you from Gods love (Rom. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance He has given to his people. We have His "seal" on us, and more accurately within us in the presence of His Holy Spirit. She contacts a Christian organization that operates orphanages in Europe and learns they have an opening for a worker. Believers already have that power. 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. 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. 1112)? Psalms 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. 3:1421). In either case Pauls point is clear: redemption and its accompanying blessings are so profound that we must have supernatural help to understand them. Knowing of Jonahs disobedience beforehand, God had already prepared a great fish to swallow him and spit him out when he was humbled enough to repent (Jonah 1:172:1). [Beloved, do you really believe that is true? THOUGHT -Is your heart tender to the Word of God? 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). To shine or to brighten up. 6:4; Heb. get to know the Bible better! Paul describes people who do not know Christ (Eph. Dunamis is rather ability, faculty: not necessarily manifest, as ischus: power residing in one by nature. 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. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. The Holy Spirit reveals truth to us from the Word, and then gives us the wisdom to understand and apply it. The hope of his calling.--(See Ephesians 4:4.) 1:51; Acts 19:20; Eph. THOUGHT There will never be a day when God's power is not sufficient to accomplish what God purposes in us and through us to the praise of His glory (what He does in and through us will be seen by others who give Him praise and glory because they realize that it is a supernatural not natural work!) 10:10): a strong consolation (Heb6:18): a mighty angel (Rev18:21). MacArthur makes an interesting assessment commenting that "One cause of immaturity in the church at Corinth was reliance on feelings above knowledge. 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. Suggestions for Prayer: Thank God for the Spirits transforming work within you. 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. (1Pe 1:5-note) The idea is that we are being brought through an enemys country under a strong escortas (escort = a person or group of persons accompanying another to give protection ) the women and children from Lucknow, between the double line of English soldiers, till they were safe from the onset of the Sepoys. (Ephesians 1:19) We are bidden to follow our Master in his up ward track, and to sit with Him, in daily happy experience, where He is already seated at the right hand of God. They will give us the hope and eternal perspective that we need to endure trials. And not just barely free, either. Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35+); empowered by the Holy Spirit (Mt 3:16+, Lk 4:14+); filled with and led by the Holy Spirit (Mt 4:1+, Lk 4:1+). He has just prayed that God would give to them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. 2 Kings This he did altogether apart from any goodness in them at the time, or any goodness which he foresaw in them. Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. 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. Thats why he prayed for our enlightenment (Eph 1:18). 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. 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. New International Dictionary of NT Theology. There could be no more, and it is foolish and presumptuous to ask for more. Dunamis does not refer to explosive power, as if the gospel will blow men to bits but as discussed above, it refers to intrinsic power. No. Vincent has a discussion of two related words ischus and dunamis (in his note on 2 Peter 2:11) -. Or. The new has come, Now I have resurrection power living on the inside In summary, Paul is praying for one of the things these believers need to fully understand and to deeply realize -- the hope of God's calling. He will win for Himself a great name, as He turns thy desert places into gardens, and makes thy wildernesses blossom as the rose. You might not always sense it, but its there nonetheless. Here he prays that we will know the riches of its glory. QUESTION -Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Every Christian has a calling on his or her life. It is a source of strength and stability amid the trials of life (1 Peter 3:1415). (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. (THE MEASURE OF IMMEASURABLE POWER), Surpassing (5235) (huperballo from hupr = above + bllo = cast) literally means to throw beyond the usual mark and figuratively means to excel or surpass. The context for this passage is important. 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. God is patient with His children, working with us until we see things aright. We, who are God's tillage, must make no bargain with his ploughshare, and withhold no acre from the operations of his Spirit. (Eph 4:1+). 2 Chronicles Slain because of our sins. I pray that you may know what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints (Eph. of I see the old has passed away 1 Peter 4:11 (note) Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. God the Father gave the world to Adam. It cannot come if, instead of hearing His voice, we are content with only an echo! The reason Yt5s.io is the best youtube downloader . 11:36; Jn. 1 Timothy 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. His faith that God will strengthen me Paul is praying for the Ephesians understanding of Gods work on their behalf. The four words are dunamis, energeia, ischus and kratos. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. When He died, we died. 1:19). First is dunamis (power), from which we get dynamite and dynamo. Others are called to be pastors, teachers, worship leaders, Bible translators, or to a host of other avenues that honor the Lord. Usually ischus denotes power, might, strength, ability. Ancient understanding is often linked to other kinds of power or authority (e.g., dunamis, exousia; cf. Perhaps it is because many of us assume in advance how the meeting will go. 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. But that he should find the riches of glory in them!--this passes thought. Because God's resurrection power continues to work in us, it helps us (ED: MORE ACCURATELY IT ENABLES US! Put those deficiencies together and you have the reason why we are dissatisfied and empty. Did you see it? The Word of God is scarcely preached while rock music and religious performers entertain worldly pagans. But, also. 2 John As Fuller listened, he suddenly recognized his own spiritual blindness. 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. This was true for the Ephesians, and it is true for us today. All rights reserved), The treasures of earth are not mine, Kleronomia has the richer associations in the context of salvation history. (Eph 1:3). Do you hunger and thirst for God as a deer does for the water brooks? He does not call a believer to hope for the forgiveness of his sins: they are gone. We could never defeat these spiritual foes in our own power, but we can through the Spirits power. ", Luke 10:27+ And he answered and said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. Many of us skim the manual quickly (at best), or never bother to read it at all. 3:17; 6:41; 13:20; 20:6, 12; 25:6; 26:13; 28:6; 35:19; Neh. (seeEphesians MacArthur New Testament Commentary) (Bolding added). Why is it important to know what is the hope of His calling? Eph 4:4). Already we have noted that God made us His heritage that we should be to the praise of His glory (1:11-12). Of course, all these blessings are only for those who meet the conditions set forth in Eph 1:1-2 (ED: THOSE WHO BELIEVE). We have been called by grace, to glory. The perfect tense speaks of an enlightenment that has occurred at a point in time and which persists. Incorruptible! By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. And so the ESV Study Bible comments that "The inheritance here is not the Christians inheritance but his (Gods). Job Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. The gospel call is given by men and is a universal call to repent and trust Christ for salvation (see, e.g., Matt. The Lord, however, says, Not so fast. 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. All the soldiers and the high priests could not keep the body of Christ in the tomb; Death himself could not hold Jesus in his bonds: even thus irresistible is the power put forth in the believer when he is raised to newness of life. Why would he be praying for this "Aha" enlightenment? God gives Himself to each. Ezekiel In, on, among. Illustration - In 218 b.c. 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.". 12:29): a mighty famine (Lk15:14): his letters are powerful (2 Cor. On the other hand, in the OT the hope of the righteous is directed toward the eternal God who will protect and ultimately deliver if not now, certainly in the future. Eyes (3788) (ophthalmos) is literally the organ of vision but in Paul's use is obviously figurative. What is the difference between kleros and kleronomia (in the context of the uses in the Septuagint)? | GotQuestions.org, How can we rely on the power of God? In Ephesians 1:1820, the apostle Pauls prayer reveals that growing in the knowledge of God means growing in the knowledge of Gods mighty power. (NLT - Tyndale House), Phillips: that you may receive that inner illumination of the spirit which will make you realise how great is the hope to which He is calling you - the magnificence and splendour of the inheritance promised to Christians - (Phillips: Touchstone), Wuest: the eyes of your heart being in an enlightened state with a view to your knowing what is the hope of His calling, what is the wealth of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,(Eerdmans Publishing- usedby permission), Young's Literal: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, for your knowing what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. 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! 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. It speaks of a clarity of mind or understanding by which one is able to see things intelligibly and clearly and proceed accordingly. COMMENT - This context refers to the spiritual powers of the heavenly beings. How does this apply? The American Standard Version reads: "the eyes of your heart," not mind. Ephesians 1:19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. This mighty power is at the Christian's disposal upon one condition only -- that of faith. Referring to himself as a believer, Paul wrote: "I am [have been] crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me" (Gal. Nothing can separate you from His love (Rom. No sin, no corruption, no devils in hell nor sinners upon earth, can stay the hand of God's grace when it intends to convert a man. THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. So of moral vigor. (see note). I was just waiting on him. The Son has accomplished redemption through His death (Ephesians 1:7) and provided the necessary provisions for an inheritance for the believer (verse 11). free! Comment: Here they would see and they would know beyond a shadow of a doubt about Jesus' authority. So that Paul portrays the heart as having eyes to see and by seeing to gain knowledge. While I cant begin to explain this adequately (I need more enlightenment from God! Thus, it seems that the author is saying, "I know that you are saved, that you have had the blinders of the devil removed; because of this, I can now pray that you will fully understand and see the light of God's glorious revelation." From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. If we want to know what the Divine Power can make of us, let us turn to look with the eye of faith upon what it has made of Jesus Christ. Click for additional discussion on some of the aspects of the hope of this calling. Eido/oida is not so much that which is known by experience as an intuitive insight that is drilled into one's heart. (Titus 2:11-14-See notes Titus 2:11; 2:12; 2:13; 2:14). Do we not remember that glorious hour when He carried our hearts by storm? In the Greek culture the seat of emotions would be the intestines. Nu. And they became thine in fact, when thou wast born at the foot of the cross. - Now, I want to ask you a question: Are you sitting in this auditorium, this morning, or are you sitting in heavenly places? He thinks of us as His inheritance. Suggestions for Prayer: Thank God for the privilege of being His child. But now Rader was fighting for souls, and as he stood to speak he proclaimed his text, Ephesians 1:18. For Further Study: Read 1 Chronicles 29:1113. The average ministry is fueled by the flesh.