Knowing God’s Power

—Ephesians 1:15–23

  • David Campbell – May 16, 2021

 
 
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v.15 For this reason…

is based on the previous verses:

  1. even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world,…
  2. he predestined us for adoption…
  3. In him we have… forgiveness
  4. …sealed with the promised Holy Spirit
  5. “For this reason I pray…”

v.17 may give you the Spirit

  1. That the Father of glory and God of our Lord Jesus Christ may give you the Spirit
  • Of wisdom and revelation
  • In the knowledge of him
  • “Those that know their God shall be strong and do exploits” (Dan 11:32).

v.18–19 Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know

  1. The hope of his calling
  2. The wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints
  3. The immeasurable greatness of his power

Four words for power

  • his power toward us who believe,
    according to the working
    of his great
    might
  • his unlimited ability toward us who believe,
    according to the supernatural power
    of the warring triumph of his
    raw strength.

v.20–23 The manifestation of God’s power

  1. that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
  2. far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
  3. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,
  4. which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Two Conclusions

  1. How important it is to pray
    • Even five minutes in prayer is an investment in eternity
  2. The knowledge of God releases the purposes of God
    • It’s where you step into the plan God has for your life