The Ephesians 1:15-23 prayer emphasizes
…so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do – Ephesians 1:18 (The Message)
…his incomparably great power for us who believe. – Ephesians 1:19 (NIV)
The Ephesians 3:14-21 prayer emphasizes
(vv.14-19) is
Introduction (vv.14-15)
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named – Ephesians 3:15 (KJV)
Four Aspects of Paul’s Prayer (vv.16-19)
1. by His in our (v.16)
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day – 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV)
The of the Holy Spirit in the life is
of salvation. But the of the Spirit
is for Christian living (BEC)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you – Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power – Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
2. Our Spiritual (v.17) (Dwell, Rooted, Grounded)
…being rooted and grounded in love (agape) – Ephesians 3:17 (NASU)
A theme of Ephesians “In Him”
But here it’s (v.17)
To “Dwell” in me implies He must be in me
Rooted, Grounded: I have to go , to go
(v.17 explains v.16) I’m by
Christ in me
3. We (ginosko) the (agape) of Christ that surpasses (vv.18-19)
…may have strength (exischuo) to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know (ginosko) the love (agape) of Christ that surpasses knowledge (gnosis), that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. – Ephesians 3:18-19 (ESV)
Know: ginosko – To know by experience and observation (Vine’s)
And knew (ginosko) her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. – Matthew 1:25 (KJV)
Knowledge: gnosis – simply means “knowledge” (Vine’s)
4. “Filled with all the Fullness” is the (v.19)
The Doxology (vv.20-21)
God wants to give us His to accomplish His in our lives
Now unto him that is able (dunamai) to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power (dunamis) that worketh (energeo) in us, Unto him be glory (doxa) in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. – Ephesians 3:20 -21 (KJV)
Glory: doxa, glory (KJV)
Honour: praise, worship (Strong’s)