to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise! Behind the Words The word “glory” is translated from doxa, from which we get our English word doxology. It is derived from the verb dokeō,...
Ephesians 3:20 – Mighty Prayer Power
Ephesians 3:20 - Mighty Prayer Power Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, Truth to Learn God is able to answer our greatest and mightiest prayers. Behind the Words “Now” is translated...
Ephesians 3:19 – Knowledge by Experience
Ephesians 3:19 - Knowledge by Experience to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Truth to Learn You can only really know God’s love by experience. Behind the Words There is a tiny Greek particle that is left...
Ephesians 3:18 – Foundational Understanding
Ephesians 3:18 - Foundational Understanding may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— Truth to Learn Christian lives must be based on and rooted in Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “May be able” is translated from the verb exischuō,...
Ephesians 3:17 – Indwelling Christ
Ephesians 3:17 - Indwelling Christ that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, Truth to Learn Christ dwells in the heart of every Christian. Behind the Words “Dwell” is from the Greek verb katoikeō, which is made up of kata, meaning...
Ephesians 3:16 – Prayer of Strength
Ephesians 3:16 - Prayer of Strength that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul prayed for strength for us in our time of need. Behind the Words “He...
Ephesians 3:15 – Father, God
Ephesians 3:15 - Father, God from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Truth to Learn God, the Father, is the head of our holy family. Behind the Words “From” is translated from the Greek preposition ek, which most often translates as “out of.” When used with...
Ephesians 3:14 – Worship Him
Ephesians 3:14 - Worship Him For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn God wants us to worship Him. Behind the Words The phrase “For this reason” is translated from toutou charin. Toutou means “this” and charin is the direct...
Ephesians 3:13 – Christian Tribulation
Ephesians 3:13 - Christian Tribulation Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Truth to Learn It is not uncommon for Christians to suffer. Behind the Words “I ask” is translated from the Greek verb aiteō, meaning “to request, ask,...
Ephesians 3:12 – Confident Access
Ephesians 3:12 - Confident Access in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Truth to Learn We have free access to God anytime and anywhere. Behind the Words “Boldness” is translated from parrēsia. This is made up of pas, meaning “all” and a derivative of...