Third is kratos (strength), which may also be translated dominion (1 Ti 6:16) or power (Heb. Comment: The fact that Paul qualifies this "hope" as "one hope" emphasizes that there is the same ultimate, glorious reality for all of the church, whether Jew or Gentile! As we develop sensitivity to His voice, we move forward with what we know. The Holy Spirit distributes the gifts as He sees fit and then calls us into a field of service that utilizes those gifts (1 Corinthians 12:111). All who receive it respond in faith. 3:9 = "and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery"; 2 Tim. 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 first dealt with the past, where the hope was produced by the calling of his people to himself. So what does he do? On the other hand, eido/oida often refers more to an intuitive knowledge, although this distinction is not always clear cut. 4:7). We need to step out in faith and this means faith that obeys (enabled by the Spirit). You might not always sense it, but its there nonetheless. Here it is the other way around. Click for multiple Scriptures dealing with the other view (#2) that the inheritance refers to what believers will inherit one day by virtue of their position in Christ. (John 13:7). That never can. NIV and his incomparably great power for us who believe. 1:911; Col. 1:912), we discover the blessings he wanted his converts to enjoy. The soul, as is written, The soul of man is the lamp of the Lord (Prov. To find assurance, one must look to the covenant-keeping God and Scripture. 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). Used by permission of NavPress. 6:16; Heb. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation. 2 Chronicles 6:5 = in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;; Eph. 1920).[72]. 19:25; 47:6; 63:17; Jer. (Ephesians 5:18+) The filling of the Holy Spirit will result in power for service with souls being won to Christ and Christians growing in grace and knowledge. Jon Courson- That ye may know what is the hope of his calling Ephesians 1:18. 1 John But those who do not make use of God's available power live miserable, defeated lives. 3 John (Psalm 119:18-see commentaryor related commentary). When He was raised from the grave, we were raised from the grave. Take every opportunity in this long, long day youre in to thank the Father for the opportunity to store up treasure which will make you rich for eternity. 1 Peter The owner put his hand into the jar, grabbed a handful of candy and handed it to the boy. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. ANSWER -The Bible often mentions people being called by God for a specific ministry or service. Joel observe fully, consider attentively denotes action of mind apprehending certain facts about a thing) wonderful (amazing, astounding, marvelous, extraordinary or even difficult - things beyond human capability) things from Thy law. 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)! Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. The Greek word translated power is dunamis, from which we get dynamite and dynamo. That we might look beyond appearances, to see the church as God doesa people transformed to display His glory, unspeakably precious to Him (Ep 1:18). THOUGHT - God's great doctrine of our calling should cause all the "called of Jesus Christ" to exclaim "Glory! He wishes them to have eternal life in Christ [John 20:31] and to know that they have it.". 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. Paul said that God's power is "to us-ward who believe" (Eph. 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? Is keeping it for me. If anyone should instill hope and bring out the best in others, it should be the Christian. TECHNICAL NOTE - Note that the KJV translated from the Greek Textus Receptus (the NASB, ESV, et al are from the Nestle-Aland Greek) does not have "heart" (kardia) but has the word "understanding" which in the is the noun dianoia an old word for the faculty of understanding. These refer to various kinds of ability ranging from physical/ mental expenditure (Genesis 31:6), sexual potency (Genesis 49:3), or Gods power (Exodus 9:16; 15:6). to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called". It is a matter of constant complaint with Christian people that they fall so far below their aspirations and hopes. 1:4). | GotQuestions.org, What is the power of the Holy Spirit? 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). Morning and Evening, Spurgeon - In the resurrection of Christ, as in our salvation, there was put forth nothing short of a divine power. In the first instance it means a lot. Youll not be happy until you know the hope of His calling. 5:1; 15:20; 17:36; 19:3; 23:25; 24:14; 1 Chr. But as far as our inheritance of God's grace is concerned, there are no preferences, no step-children's portions, no arbitrary distinctions. (Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, 2002 Edition), Robert Gundry -The heart was considered an organ of knowing as well as of feeling. Lamentations Be alert for attitudes or actions that need to be changed. (6000 Plus Illustrations for Communicating Biblical Truths).
He also gives us the powerthe enablementto practice the truth (Eph. I greet you with the grace and peace poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ. Memorize them which will facilitate "meditation on the fly" (when you don't have your Bible open, but you do have the text written on the "tablet" of your heart). Every Christian has a calling on his or her life. 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. SO THAT YOU WILL KNOW WHAT IS THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING: to eidenai (RAN) humas tis estin (PAI) e elpis tes kleseos autou: Romans 5:4-5 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Rather, if we are the called according to Gods purpose, then we know that He is actively working all things together for our good, both in time and in eternity (Rom. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; As an introduction to mentioning the many afflictions he had endured for the Lord, Paul commented, But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves (2 Cor. Therefore, has the meaning of strength, might, dominion, mastery.(Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary), Kratos - 12v -Lk. "That you will know" Recall Paul's pronouncement of truth in Colossians 1:27 that believers (Jews and Gentiles) now have Christ in them and that this is their hope of glory. 1 Clem. The Lord, however, says, Not so fast. 4:4, 6). Bend the whole energy of your powers to realize your election as a child of God; rise to the occasion every time. It will fill you with thanksgiving, joy, and hope. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. (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. (Complete Biblical Library Greek-English Dictionary). There is no mortgage on his estate; no suits can be raised by opposing claimants, the price was paid in open court (1Co 6:20, Rev 5:9), and the Church is the Lord's freehold for ever. Sometimes familiarly with the glorious superlatives of our heavenly calling, and the eternal hope of glory that is set before us, causes our eyes to become dimmed and our hearts to become complacent. The church, like Samson in the lap of a harlot, has divulged the secret of strength and is shorn of power. | GotQuestions.org, How can we rely on the power of God? It was everlasting power. Kardia in Ephesians - Eph. But where is He?. The NTs concept of hope is built on the OT and has the elements of expectation, a trust in God, and the patient waiting for Gods outworking of his plan. The church cannot arise and go out as at other times, and this the Philistines well know." Our dear Father "has blessed (past tense - it is a completed act!) Out of nothing, nothing comes, is the usual rule. Kleronomia has the richer associations in the context of salvation history. 3:1. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. The surpassing-all-limit power of God can be limited in its working only by the believer's failure to believe. 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. After the supplies had been purchased and were being loaded in the wagon, the owner of the store said to the boy, "Son, you have been such a good boy, I'm going to let you put your hand in the candy jar and get all the candy you can grab." . Ephesians 6:10 (note) Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. All of which is a parable. 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. Second, he exalted him at his right hand (v.20) to be head over everything for the church (vv. But now Rader was fighting for souls, and as he stood to speak he proclaimed his text, Ephesians 1:18. Thank You, Father, in Jesus' name, AMEN. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. WE DON'T JUST NEED A LITTLE HELP, A LITTLE "PUSH" SO TO SPEAK, BUT WE NEED HIS SUPERNATURAL POWER - cf Php 2:13NLT+) overcome our difficulties each day. How does this apply? Paul describes unbelievers as (Eph. And so the ESV Study Bible comments that "The inheritance here is not the Christians inheritance but his (Gods). 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+)." 11:2; John 14:2526; 16:1214). 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? And what is he attempting to describe? money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment. It does not matter how it hurts as long as it gives God the chance to manifest Himself in your mortal flesh. Practice these truths enabled by the Holy Spirit. None of us has to live a defeated life. Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. | GotQuestions.org, How much power does Satan possess? Ephesians 1:17-18 17 But I do more than thank. Not even Satan has the power to do that. Help me tounderstand the confident hope I have in Christ Jesus my Lord. We will be perfect in righteousness and in love for God and one another. 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. No matter where she was, Victoria was governed by the fact that she sat on the throne of England. Even so, we will reign with Christ! QUESTION -Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)?
Working (1753) (energeia from en = in + rgon = work, English = energy) describes effectual working, efficiency or active, effective power. (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. May His Spirit enable us to worship Him Monday - Saturday (not just on Sunday) in spirit and in truth. You have given us freedom (You set us free), I have resurrection power living on the inside (You set us free) No, not at all. The practical application of this is that your salvation does not rest on your choosing Christ, but rather on His choosing you. Help Them To Achieve (Ephesians 1:15-23) - Newspaper columnist Jean Calmen once wrote about a teacher she called Miss K. In her youth, Calmen had been a student of Miss K's, so she sent the teacher a copy of a column she was especially proud of. Wiersbe - In the prison prayers of Paul (Eph. 1986. The heart is the inner man, including the emotion and will; it is the whole self, mans inward being. And what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe - Supernatural power for believers to enable them to live in triumph. 1:18) (ED: I WOULD SAY THIS IS ALSO THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT). But here, Paul is writing to believers (saints, us who believe, 1:18, 19). The effectual call is given by God only to the elect. Bruce adds (p. 271), Paul prays here that his readers may appreciate the value which God places on them, his plan to accomplish his eternal purpose through them as the first fruits of the reconciled universe of the future, in order that their lives may be in keeping with this high calling and that they may accept in grateful humility the grace and glory thus lavished on them., Our future is that throughout eternity we will actually share in Christs glory! The answer is yes, yes, yes. This earnest prayer reveals the infinite importance of knowledge as a foundation for walking worthy in this Christian life. This he did altogether apart from any goodness in them at the time, or any goodness which he foresaw in them. This down payment from God is the first installment on whats coming, a reminder that well get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life. It is amazing that God would even need an inheritance because He owns everything (cp Ps 50:10) and yet here Moses clearly states that the Lords portion is His people. Lord, where are You? you cry. John D. Rockefeller was the worlds first billionaire. Notice that pisteuo is in the present tense which describes those who are continuously believing as for example would be demonstrated by their lifestyle, which is generally (not perfectly) directed God-ward and Heaven-ward (homeward). He said that godly people who are engaged in daily struggles with inward corruption realize that it requires nothing less than the surpassing greatness of Gods power to save us. Odes Sol. It may, however, be explained by a piece of farming that I learnt recently. The saints knew to a degree what the concept of being "in Christ" meant but not in a deep intuitive way. (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. (Ephesians Through Revelation). Having been enlightened rests on the observation that you cant see in the dark and implies that the addressees used to live in mental darkness but that at conversion they were transferred into the realm of mental light, so that now they can see what the Spirit reveals to them (Eph 4:1718; Eph 5:8; Colossians 1:13). These things are brought about by the power of God for the believer. 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. Freedom, You have given us freedom In the NT the idea of chance attaching to the lot is eliminated for all believers we inherit all spiritual blessings in Christ. THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson.
Ephesians 1:18 - KING JAMES BIBLE ONLINE Hoehner introduces the last section of chapter 1 -Paul prayed that they might know God more intimately in order to comprehend three things. In Ephesians 1:18, Paul wrote, I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling (NASB). To use the Greek word, it is amaranthine (see amarantinos). Glory (1391) (doxa) in this context seems to refer to the splendour, brightness or the brightness, shining or radiance. 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. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. This is the power of God that is available to believers. Our society has been enamored with the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, especially since the influx of Eastern thought into the West during the 1960s. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. For long days he travels, towards his inheritance and presently pitches his flimsy shanty upon its borders. All Christians have the same hope. (Titus 2:11-14-See notes Titus 2:11; 2:12; 2:13; 2:14). That yet I must not see; In the four Gospels, we see Gods power at work in the ministry of Jesus Christ, but in the Book of Acts, we see that same power at work in ordinary men and women, members of the body of Christ. Since land was divided by lot, probably in the framework of common use of the fields, kleros came to mean a share, land received by lot, plot of land, and finally inheritance. It is only as God's Spirit illuminates our mind that we actually can truly know the spiritual truth He wants us to know. Then we begin to possess the power that God has already given us in Christ. I cant. 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. Luke 24:45+ Then He (JESUS) opened (dianoigo) their minds (nous) to understand the Scriptures. They remain in bondage, depressed, and discouraged because they dont see the big picture of eternity. - Now, I want to ask you a question: Are you sitting in this auditorium, this morning, or are you sitting in heavenly places? (1Jn 5:13+), Comment: A T Robertson writes that eidomeans "to know with settled intuitive knowledge.
Fourth is ischus (might), which carries the idea of endowed power or ability. Let every reader mark this, that supposing two men obtained a grant of an equal number of acres, if other things were equal, their wealth would be in exact proportion to the amount of use which each had made of his special acres. ANSWER -Ephesians 1contains Pauls amazing prayer for the believers in Ephesus. Eido/oida is a perception, a being aware of, an understanding, an intuitive knowledge which in the case of believers can only be given by the Holy Spirit. Calling here refers to Gods effectual callingthe calling that redeems the soul. Adrian Rogers on Heaven Will Break Loose! What are the practical applications of this truth? It is a great truth that God does choose the inheritance for his people. Deuteronomy They dont know the reality of heaven. It is available. In this context dunamis refers to inherent power, found in and dispensed by God (cf Ro 1:16+= "the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation"). 2:1416). All members of the true church are called to the one destiny of being taken out of this world, being like Christ [1John 3:2], and sharing His glory forever. Prior to start Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 Free Download, ensure the availability of the below listed system specifications. We want to get out of the trial, solve the problem, move on. John Calvin helpfully explained why Paul throws in just about every word that he can to describe Gods power towards us who believe. 22:5. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. 4:6; 14:14, Gilbrant on ischus in classical Greek and the Septuagint -Classical Greek - Ischus is common in the most ancient Greek writings, but gradually it diminished in usage (see Moulton-Milligan for the few citations). Software Full Name: Adobe Premiere Pro 2023. Imagine a couple of demons speaking. 1 Corinthians 1:1). To each the conception of looking onward is attached; to the "calling" "hope," to the "inheritance" "glory," to the "power" the exaltation of Christ (and of us with Him; see Ephesians 2:6) to the right hand of God. 1:9), God has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. Knowing that you are saved because in eternity God purposed to save you and that His purpose is certain, will give you assurance you when youre struggling with doubt or failure. Seeking the Gospel in Malachi, the Last Book of the Old Testament. What a blessing to be quickened together with Christ! Man can supply the energy, enterprise and enthusiasm for things human. Blessing upon blessings! I PRAY THAT THE EYES OF YOUR HEART MAY BE ENLIGHTENED: pephotismenous (RPPMPA) tous ophthalmous tes kardias [humon] : Psalms 119:18+ Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law. The former is given by knowledge as well as by madness or rage; but strength comes from nature and a healthy state of the body. Paul is praying for the Ephesians understanding of Gods work on their behalf. Ephesians 1:19 is a power packed passage with 4 Greek synonyms for power that give a great glimpse of the God's manifold power, especially His resurrection power (cf Ro 1:4+). Know (1492) (eido, oida - eido is used only in the perfect tense = oida) means in general to know by perception. Jude 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. As He bought, so let Him possess, everything. 1 Chronicles God demands that we obstinately oppose Satan, as those Romans untiringly harried Hannibal. We will enjoy perfect happiness in a perfect environment where nothing will be spoiled by sin. If one had learnt a swifter art of appropriating the wealth that lay open to his hand, he would be actually, though perhaps not potentially, richer than his neighbour. When we make use of these resources, we will experience the mighty power with which God raised Christ from death!
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