Ephesians 1:1-6
Our Riches in Christ
Ephesians 1:7-14
Redemption For The Believer in Christ
Ephesians 1:15-23
Prayer For Knowledge And Power
Ephesians 2:1-3
How we Were ’Before’ Salvation
Ephesians 2:4-10
How He Works in Us ’After’ Salvation
Ephesians 2:11-13
My Position in Christ As a Gentile
Ephesians 2:14-18
We Are One Body in Christ
Ephesians 2:19-22
Fellowship Needs to Be a Priority
Ephesians 3:1-6
Missionary to The Gentiles
Ephesians 3:7-13
Mystery of God’s Grace
Ephesians 3:14-21
Prayer For God’s Power And Love
Ephesians 4:1-6
Spiritual Unity
Ephesians 4:7-16
Gifts From The Risen Messiah
Ephesians 4:17-22
Walk As a New Person in Christ
Prayer For Knowledge And Power
Ephesians 1:15–23
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A recipe for better understanding is one cupful of listening when the person speaks: measure words carefully. Add a heaping teaspoonful of sympathetic consideration. Sift together to get a smooth batter for a consistent reply. Use generous amounts of long-suffering and forbea … More
Faith and love are two great words. Paul commends the Ephesian Christians for their “faith” in the Lord and their “love” for all the saints (v. 15). Because of their spiritual growth, both as individuals and as a church body he goes on to say how he was rejoicing and giving thanks for them (v.16). He says that he prays for them continually that they may know God better (v. 17). Paul realized that these Christians in Ephesus could have possibly passed an examination on the doctrine involved but they had lost sight of it in their hearts. He prays specifically that their understanding will be opened with hope, riches and power.
Application
I not only need to know the Word of God but an understanding of the riches of His grace.
Ephesians 1:15-23 (English Standard Version)
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