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Explore Ephesians 1:15-18 where Paul prays for deeper knowledge of Christ, emphasizing faith, love, wisdom, and hope. Discover the journey of personal connection with God.
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Amazing Grace ... That I may know Him! Ephesians 1:15-18
Amazing Grace ... That I may know Him! • 1:15 why does Paul pray for them? • faith ... they were trusting the Saviour • love ... they were treating the saints • 1:16 how does Paul pray for them? • thankfulness ... gratitude in his heart
Amazing Grace ... That I may know Him! • 1:17-18a what does Paul pray for them? • to know more of the person of Christ: • ‘... that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened ...’
Amazing Grace ... That I may know Him! • 1:17-18a what does Paul pray for them? • to know more of the person of Christ: • the inspired Word – the incarnate Word • to know God personally – salvation • to know God increasingly – sanctification • to know God perfectly – glorification
Amazing Grace ... That I may know Him! • 1:18b what does Paul pray for them? • to know more of the portion of Christ: • our hope is in the Lord – calling and a hope • the Lord’s heritage is in us: • the fact of his inheritance • the fame of his inheritance • the fulness of his inheritance
Amazing Grace ... We are the brightest jewels in His crown!