The Power of God in Jesus Ephesians 1:20-23 Studies in Ephesians (7)

The Power of God in Jesus

Ephesians 1:20-23

Studies in Ephesians (7)

Paul’s Prayer (15-23)• Continual prayer with thanks• For wisdom and knowledge• That they may know the hope

of His calling, glory of inheritance & greatness of the Lord’s power

• His power in Jesus Christ

Raised from the dead (1:20)

• Jesus DID rise from the dead

• Demonstrates God’s power, Rom. 1:3-4

• Our confidence, 1 Cor. 15:54-57, 6:4

• Also spiritual, Rom. 6:8-11

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22)

• “Seated at His right hand” authority •cf. Gen. 41:40•1 Peter 3:22, Heb. 1:3, 8:1, 10:12, 12:2 Col. 3:1, Acts 5:31, …

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22)

• Jesus is now reigning

• He is Lord and King - •Acts 2:36, 1 Cor. 15:24-26, Col. 1:13-14

• This defeats premillenialism

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22)

• In heavenly places – John 18:36, Luke 17:31

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22)

• Far above:

• Principalities – high authoritycf. Titus 3:1, Lk. 12:11Heavenly places - Eph. 3:10, 6:12, Col.1:16Romans 8:38-39

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22)

• Far above:

• Power – authority, permissionMatthew 28:18

• Might – great potential or ability

• Dominion – lordship Col. 1:15-17, 1 Pet. 3:22

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22)

• Every name that is named:In this age and the age to come Phil. 2:9-11, Rev. 1:5, 1 Tim. 6:151 Cor. 15:27-27 – only exception

Head over the church (1:22-23)• All things under His feet• Christ is head of the church Matt. 16:18, 28:18Colossians 1:17-18

• As Head, we must follow His instructions

• Unity, 1 Cor. 1:10, Jn. 17:20-21

Head over the church (1:22-23)• We are His body! • Every part is important Eph. 4:15-16, cf. 1 Cor. 12

• He gives us life • As His body, in a sense, He

needs us – by design (Eph. 3:10)

Head over the church (1:22-23)

• The fullness of Him who fills all in all

• In Him we find completenessColossians 2:9-10

• Fullness, Eph. 3:19, 4:13

Are we demonstrating the

power of Jesus in our lives?