March 23, 2006 Ephesians

Ephesians 1:15-23

This section starts out with, For this reason. In the beginning of this chapter, he says we are chosen, we have redemption of sins. That we have every spiritual blessing in Christ. v.10 All things under one head, even Christ. When we really understand this we get a brand new identity.

In the second part of the chapter, the eyes of our heart should be enlightened. v.18 the Greek verb is constantly enlightened. The believers hope is not a vague feeling but a certainty, an assurance. The visual image would be the symbol of an anchor.

It is the inheritance that we are to God, and as we die to ourselves we become living sacrifices to God. When the Son is inside of us, we have great value to God. There is power in even what we say. v.19

The word power here dunamis, comes from the same root word as dynamite. The second word, power is kratos which is used only in relation to God.

The word mighty is, in the Greek, ischus,We are the expression of Christ on the earth, His fulness is us. (Ephesians 1:23)

“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” St. Francis of Assisi

If we had the same attitude that David had, he took charge and said, Who is this uncircumcised Phillistine? God gives us the ability to not see the physical things that others see. We can see more of God's power in Job 26:7-14

Job describes many amazing things and then refers them to the outer fringe of his works.

March 16, 2006

Ephesians 1:15-23

For this reason or therefore

Thanksgiving is a powerful weapon against the enemy, Thanks for all the principles--relationship with God and spiritual blessings.

Paul's prayer is that the Father may give us wisdom and revelation so we could know Him better.

John 14:15-21

Jesus calls the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. Jesus is talking about the resurrection life--Because I live you also will live. The Holy Spirit is also called Counselor. The Holy Spirit can give us God's perspective and change ours.

1 John 2:1
Can be also used in a legal sense.

The Spirit reveals Jesus, so they may know Him better.
1 Corinthians 2:12

Wisdom--The ablility to see life from God's perspective.

Revelation--Enlightened understanding, insight into God Himself and the mysteries of His divine truth.

v18 That the eyes of your heart should be enlightened. When do you get your inheritance? When sombody dies. Jesus died so that we would have a glorious inheritance. When we die to flesh, we become and inheritance to God the Father.

Hebrews 4:12

Why doesn't Paul just use the word heart, rather than saying having the eyes of your heart enlightened?

The Amplified version says that your heart should be flooded with light. We are also known as children of light.

March 16, 2006

Ephesians 1:15-23

For this reason or therefore

Thanksgiving is a powerful weapon against the enemy, Thanks for all the principles--relationship with God and spiritual blessings.

Paul's prayer is that the Father may give us wisdom and revelation so we could know Him better.

John 14:15-21

Jesus calls the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. Jesus is talking about the resurrection life--Because I live you also will live. The Holy Spirit is also called Counselor. The Holy Spirit can give us God's perspective and change ours.

1 John 2:1
Can be also used in a legal sense.

The Spirit reveals Jesus, so they may know Him better.
1 Corinthians 2:12

Wisdom--The ablility to see life from God's perspective.

Revelation--Enlightened understanding, insight into God Himself and the mysteries of His divine truth.

v18 That the eyes of your heart should be enlightened. When do you get your inheritance? When sombody dies. Jesus died so that we would have a glorious inheritance. When we die to flesh, we become and inheritance to God the Father.

Hebrews 4:12

Why doesn't Paul just use the word heart, rather than saying having the eyes of your heart enlightened?

The Amplified version says that your heart should be flooded with light. We are also known as children of light.

SNOW DAY

3-2-06 @ 4:30 pm. The roads are very bad. No meeting tonight; stay safe, see you next week.

Love always !


Rich & Robin