Studies in Ephesians (6)

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Studies in Ephesians (6)

• Pauls Prayer for the Ephesians
• Ephesians 115-22

2
Their Reputation (15)

• The church at Ephesus had faced problems, but
  they stood firm.
• Paul had heard good things and commended them
  for such.

3
Their Reputation (15)

• Their Faith more than mere belief in God. It
  is a TRUST they have demonstrated
• 2 Corinthians 57
• Philemon 5-6

4
Their Reputation (15)

• Their Faith as a church
• Faith is NOT just for individuals
• Colossians 14, Romans 18

5
Their Reputation (15)

• Their Love imperative
• Every Christian Heb. 131, Matt. 2237-39
• As a church His word, Him, unity, dealing with
  the lost, for one another, etc. Consider 1
  Corinthians 13

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Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• Paul frequently prayed so should we 1 Thess.
  517, Eph. 618, Luke 181
• Pray for others James 516
• Pray for churches - Rom. 19, Phil. 14, Col.
  19,

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Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
  Father of glory, may
• Give you the spirit of wisdom and knowledge of
  Him
• We need wisdom! James 15

8
Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
  Father of glory, may
• Of Him! Do we know God? Relationship? John
  1423
• Philippians 38-10Jeremiah 923-24

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Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• That the might know what is the hope of His
  calling
• WE need hope! Assurance
• Eph. 212, 44
• Colossians 15, Heb. 619, 1023, 1 John 33

10
Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• That the might know the riches of the glory of
  His inheritance in the saints
• Eph. 111
• WE are His children. He promises us a GOOD
  inheritance. 1 Peter 14

11
Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• That the might know what is the exceeding
  greatness of His power
• Power is equated with authority, but it involves
  the ability to execute and enforce it!

12
Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• The greatness of His power
• Power (19) - d??aµ?? (dunamis) potential to
  exert force in performing a function.
• It is exceedingly and great

13
Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• The greatness of His power
• Working (19) - ?????e?a (energeia)engaged in an
  action, focusing on the force behind it

14
Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• The greatness of His power
• mighty (19) - ?s??? (ischus)with great capacity
  and potential. God is able with GREAT ability to
  carry our His will!

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Pauls Prayer (16-22)

• The greatness of His power
• power (19) - ???t?? (kratos) one who has power
  or rule (authority). He is able to back up His
  words.