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THE RICHNESS OF OUR FAITH. “Strengthened with Might Through the Inner Man” Ephesians 3:14-19. See how the Church is described. Ephesians 3:14-21 (NKJV) 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named ,
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THE RICHNESS OF OUR FAITH “Strengthened with Might Through the Inner Man” Ephesians 3:14-19
See how the Church is described • Ephesians 3:14-21 (NKJV) 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, • 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height– • 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Strengthening the Inner Person The Relationship within the Church: (vs.14,15) The Posture for Prayer: “bow my knees” The Person Overseeing the Church: “The Father of our Lord” The Protection of the Family: “the whole family” (humanity/angels)
Strengthening the Inner Person The Resources within the Church: (vs.16,17) The Riches of His Glory: (His Glory is a treasure chest of resources) The Spirit is the Person of Strength for the Inner Man: The Residency of the Spirit: “To Dwell in your heart”
3 Pictures to convey SPIRITUAL DEPTH: • “Dwell” - "to settle down and feel at home." • “Rooted” - The tree must get its roots deep into the soil if it is to have both nourishment and stability; • “Grounded” -an architectural term; it refers to the foundations on which we build.
Strengthening the Inner Person The Realization of the Expanse of the Church: (vs.18,19) To lay hold of as a CHURCH “with all the saints” (1) The 4 Dimensions of the love of God: “width, length, depth and height” (2) The experienced knowledge of the love of God – beyond human comprehension (3) The Church of Saints should be filled up with God: