to Him be the glory in the church and in 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...
Ephesians 3:20 – Mighty Prayer Power
Now to Him being able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power working in us, Truth to Learn God is able to answer the prayers of our greatest and most overpowering needs. Behind the Words “Now” is translated from the connective...
Ephesians 3:19 – Knowledge by Experience
and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled unto all the fullness of God. Truth to Learn You can only really know God’s love by experience. Behind the Words “And” is translated from the word te, which is a particle of connection...
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, a compound word made...
Ephesians 3:17 – Indwelling Christ
that through faith Christ may dwell in your hearts; 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 “down” used here as...
Ephesians 3:16 – Prayer of Strength
that He might give 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 might give” is from the...
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 the genitive case, as...
Ephesians 3:14 – Worship Him
Because of this 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 “Because of this” is translated from toutou charin. Toutou means “this” and charin is the direct object form (accusative case)...
Ephesians 3:13 – Christian Tribulation
Therefore I ask you not to 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, or beg.” In the New...
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 hrehō, meaning “to speak...
Ephesians 3:11 – Eternal Plan – Accomplished!
according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, Truth to Learn God has already accomplished His eternal plan. Behind the Words “Eternal” is from the Greek word aiōn, which we have seen several times recently. It refers to “an indefinitely long period of time.”...
Ephesians 3:10 – Angelic Observers
so that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and powers in the heavenly places through the church, Truth to Learn Angels learn about God by watching you and me. Behind the Words The word translated “manifold” is an interesting Greek word that...
Ephesians 3:9 – New Truths
and to enlighten all, what is the administration of the mystery, hidden from eternity past in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn God has revealed new truths during the church age. Behind the Words The words “to enlighten” are translated from the Greek verb...
Ephesians 3:8 – A Living Oxymoron?
This grace was given to me, being less than the least of all the saints, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, Truth to Learn There is no reason for pride in the body of Christ. Behind the Words The words “less than the least” are...
Ephesians 3:7 – Humble Building Block
of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me according to the working of His power. Truth to Learn God places each of us in the temple of God and gives us the gifts we need to perform the function He...
Ephesians 3:6 – Together, Together, Together
for the Gentiles to be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and fellow partakers of His promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, Truth to Learn All those who believe God’s promise share in God’s gifts. Behind the Words The words “fellow heirs” is translated from sunklēronomos. This...
Ephesians 3:5 – God’s Revealed Word
which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations, as it now was revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit: Truth to Learn We have the Word of God in our possession. Behind the Words “Made known” is from gnoridzō, which we...
Ephesians 3:4 – Uncovering the Mystery
by the reading of which, you are able to understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), Truth to Learn Mysteries are revealed in the Bible. Behind the Words “The reading” is translated from anaginōskō. This word is made up of ana, used as an intensifier and ginōskō, which...
Ephesians 3:3 – Special Revelation
that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I briefly wrote before, Truth to Learn Paul received special revelation from God regarding the salvation of the Gentiles. Behind the Words The word “revelation” is translated from the Greek noun apokalupsis. This word is made up of...
Ephesians 3:2 – Administrator of Grace
if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, Truth to Learn All Christians are commissioned to preach the Gospel. Behind the Words The word “if” is translated from ei. This is a conditional particle which introduces a...
Ephesians 3:1 – A Serving Stone
Because of this I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— Truth to Learn Serving God as part of His kingdom is a very high calling. Behind the Words “Because of this” is translated from the Greek words toutou charin. The first of these, toutou, is a...