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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

PRAYER FOR THEIR SPIRITUAL GROWTH . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

Prayer for spiritual growth. General characteristics of Paul's prayers (see Exposition, Ephesians 1:16 ). The prayer is I. RETROSPECTIVE . Consists of thanksgiving ( Ephesians 1:16 ). Happy key-note for prayer. II. PROSPECTIVE . Of supplication. Here we may note: 1. The name by which God is invoked ( Ephesians 1:17 ; see Exposition). 2. The blessing sought, viz. further illumination in the knowledge of God's will. 3. The points needing to be more fully... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

Paul's first prayer for the Ephesians. Having spoken of the inspiration of the adopted children, the apostle proceeds next to his first prayer on their behalf. He has a still more remarkable prayer in Ephesians 3:1-21 ., but the present one is most instructive too. It begins, as usual, with thanksgiving for the faith towards the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints which the Ephesians cherish. This need not detain us, but we may at once proceed to the substance of his petition for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

Prayer for the Ephesians. I. FOUNDED ON INFORMATION . 1. Regarding their faith . "For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you." He had already more than once referred to their Christian faith; he refers to it now as ground for his prayer on their behalf. We are to pray for "all men," even for unbelievers; but whoever through faith are admitted into the same Christian circle, claim a special interest in our prayers. 2. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

Apostolic philanthropy. "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:20-21

The exaltation of Christ. "And set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places." There was power both in the resurrection and in the ascension of our Lord. As the Resurrection was the seal of his redeeming sacrifice, his ascension was the seal of the Resurrection, usually linked with it in Bible allusions, but specially referred to by Peter ( Acts 2:33-36 ; 1 Peter 3:22 ). In John's Gospel there is an emphatic reference to the event: "I came forth from the Father, and am come into... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:20-22

The supremacy of Christ. We commonly think of Christ as the Man of sorrows, humiliated and crucified; but we should more often remember that this familiar picture describes what is completely past. If we would love and worship our Lord as he now is, we must look at him in his exaltation—triumphant, joyous, glorious. We should see the typical Christ in Raffaelle's 'Transfiguration' rather than in the many piteous 'Ecce Homo's!' that arrest our attention. We have not to weep at the tomb, "He... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:21

Far above all rule, and power, and might, and dominion. Separate shades of meaning may doubtless be found for these expressions, but the main effect of the accumulation is to expand and deepen the idea of Christ's universal lordship. Hardly anything is revealed to us on the various orders of the spiritual powers, unfallen and fallen; and the speculations on them in which the Fathers used to indulge are of no value; but whatever may be true of them, Christ is exalted far above them all—far... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:22

And put all things under his feet ; a strong, figurative expression, denoting high sovereignty. It does not refer merely to defeated and arrested enemies, but to the whole of creation and the fullness thereof. They are as thoroughly under Christ and at his disposal as if they were literally under his feet. As a military commander, proceeding even through his own country, has power to requisition everything needful for his army, and deal with all property as may be required for military... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:22

Christ Head over all things for the Church. The double headship of Christ— I. AS HEAD OF THE CHURCH , he is the sole Fountain of authority, grace, influence, blessing. No other to be set above him or alongside of him on his throne. II. As HEAD OVEN ALL THINGS FOR THE CHURCH , he has complete control: 1. Over the devil and all his hosts, to restrain their malice, etc. 2. Over the angels, to command their services. 3. Over all kings and rulers,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:20-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:22

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