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STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT THROUGH HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN

Text: Ephesians 3:14-19
4 February 2007

(I) WHAT IS INNER MAN STRENGTH?

1. Intimated in the following text

“And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power Which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead…” Ephesians 1:19-20

a) Exceeding greatness

b) Expressed in the raising of Christ from the dead

2. Intended for all believers

“…toward us who believe…” Ephesians 1:19

(II) HOW MAY WE APPROPRIATE THIS SPECIAL STRENGTH?

1. By means of prayer

a) First prayer ( Ephesians 1:15-19 )

b) Second prayer ( Ephesians 3:14-21 )

2. By means of grace

a) The Father’s glory ( Ephesians 3:14 )

b) The Son’s power (Lordship) ( Ephesians 3:14 )

c) The Spirit’s deep work ( Ephesians 3:16 )

(III) HOW WOULD WE SEE THIS STRENGTH EVIDENCED?

1. Great strength in the inner man ( Ephesians 3:16 )

2. Deeply rooted in the love of Christ ( Ephesians 3:17 )

3. Comprehension of deep truths (love of Christ) ( Ephesians 3:18 )

4. Filled with the fullness of God ( Ephesians 3:19 )

(IV) WHAT WOULD BE AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen” Ephesians 3:20-21

1. Give glory to God

2. Give glory to God in the Church

3. Give glory to God to all generations