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Texts -- Ephesians 1:18 (NET)

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Eph 1:15-23 -- Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation

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Hope
[ebd] one of the three main elements of Christian character (1 Cor. 13:13). It is joined to faith and love, and is opposed to seeing or possessing (Rom. 8:24; 1 John 3:2). "Hope is an essential and fundamental element of Christian...
[isbe] HOPE - hop: 1. In the Old Testament: In the Revised Version (British and American) the New Testament "hope" represents the noun elpis (52 t), and the verb elpizo (31 t). King James Version, however, renders the noun in Heb 1...
[nave] HOPE. Psa. 9:18; Psa. 16:9; Psa. 31:24; Psa. 33:18, 22; Psa. 38:15; Psa. 39:7; Psa. 43:5; Psa. 71:5, 14; Psa. 78:5-7; Psa. 119:74,81,116,166Psa. 130:7; Psa. 146:5; Prov. 10:23; Prov. 13:12; Prov. 14:32; Prov. 23:18; Prov. 2...
Intercession
[isbe] INTERCESSION - in-ter-sesh'-un (pagha`, "to make intercession"; originally "to strike upon," or "against"; then in a good sense, "to assail anyone with petitions," "to urge," and when on behalf of another, "to intercede" (Ru...
[nave] INTERCESSION. Of One Person with Another 1 Sam. 2:25 Instances of: Reuben for Joseph, Gen. 37:21, 22. Judah for Joseph, Gen. 37:26, 27. Pharaoh's chief baker for Joseph, Gen. 41:9-13, with Gen. 40:14. Jonathan for David...
Atonement
[nave] ATONEMENT For tabernacle and furniture, Lev. 16:15-20, 33. In consecration of the Levites, Num. 8:21. For those defiled by the dead, Num. 6:11. Made for houses, Lev. 14:53. For sin, see below. By meat offerings, Lev. 5:...
Heaven
[nave] HEAVEN. God's Dwelling Place Deut. 26:15 Zech. 2:13; Isa. 63:15. 1 Kin. 8:30 vs. 39,43,49;; 2 Chr. 6:18, 21, 27, 30, 33, 35, 39; Jer. 23:24. 1 Chr. 16:31; 1 Chr. 21:26 2 Chr. 7:14; Neh. 9:27. 2 Chr. 2:6; 2 Chr. 30:27; Job ...
TRUTH
[isbe] TRUTH - trooth (`emeth, emunah, primary idea of "firmness," "stability" (compare Ex 17:12), hence "constancy," "faithfulness," etc.; the Septuagint's Apocrypha and the New Testament, aletheia (Rom 3:7), pistis (Rom 3:3); in ...
Saints
[nave] SAINTS After the Cross: Acts 9:13, 32; 26:10; Rom. 1:7; 8:27; 15:25, 26, 31; 16:2, 15; 1 Cor. 6:1, 2; 14:33; 16:15; 2 Cor. 1:1; 8:4; 9:1; 13:13; Eph. 1:1, 15, 18; 3:18; 6:18; Phil. 1:1; 4:21, 22; Col. 1:4, 12, 26; 1 Tim. 5:1...
Wisdom
[nave] WISDOM Of Joseph, Gen. 41:16, 25-39; Acts 7:10. Of Moses, Acts 7:22. Of Bezaleel, Ex. 31:3-5; 35:31-35; 36:1. Of Aholiab, Ex. 31:6; 35:34, 35; 36:1; of other skilled artisans, Ex. 36:2; of women, Ex. 35:26. Of Hiram, 1 K...
Salvation
[nave] SALVATION (Scriptures relating directly and remotely to a topic of the nature of this one, are difficult to separate accurately into sub-topics without giving space beyond reasonable limits. The plan of salvation, begun and ...
SANCTIFICATION
[isbe] SANCTIFICATION - sank-ti-fi-ka'-shun: Etymology I. THE FORMAL SENSE 1. In the Old Testament 2. In the New Testament II. THE ETHICAL SENSE 1. Transformation of Formal to Ethical Idea 2. Our Relation to God as Personal: New Te...
Righteous
[nave] RIGHTEOUS. Index of Sub-Topics Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics; Contrasted with the Wicked; Described; Promises to, Expressed or Implied. Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics Compared with: The sun, Judg. 5:31; Matt. 13:43; sta...
INHERITANCE
[isbe] INHERITANCE - in-her'-i-tans (nahalah, "something inherited," "occupancy," "heirloom," "estate," "portion"): The word is used in its widest application in the Old Testament Scriptures, referring not only to an estate receive...
Philippians, Epistle to
[ebd] was written by Paul during the two years when he was "in bonds" in Rome (Phil. 1:7-13), probably early in the year A.D. 62 or in the end of 61. The Philippians had sent Epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to me...
Faith
[ebd] Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary idea is trust. A thing is true, and therefore worthy of trust. It admits of many degrees up to full ass...
ENLIGHTEN
[isbe] ENLIGHTEN - en-lit'-'-n: (1) 'or, "illumination" in every sense, used in the ordinary sense of giving natural light (Ps 97:4 the King James Version; see also Ezr 9:8) or as a sign of health and vigor (1 Sam 14:27,29). "His e...
EPHESIANS, EPISTLE TO THE
[isbe] EPHESIANS, EPISTLE TO THE - I. AUTHENTICITY 1. External Evidence 2. Internal Evidence II. PLACE AND DATE OF WRITING III. DESTINATION 1. Title 2. The Inscription 3. The Evidence of the Letter Itself 4. Conclusion IV. RELATION...
EYE
[isbe] EYE - i (`ayin; ophthalmos): (1) The physical organ of sight, "the lamp of the body" (Mt 6:22), one of the chief channels of information for man. A cruel custom therefore sanctioned among heathen nations the putting out of t...
ESCHATOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, I-V
[isbe] ESCHATOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, I-V - es-ka-tol'-o-ji: I. DOCTRINAL AND RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE II. GENERAL STRUCTURE III. COURSE OF DEVELOPMENT IV. GENERAL AND INDIVIDUAL ESCHATOLOGY V. THE PAROUSIA 1. Definition 2. Signs ...
Ephesians, Epistle to
[ebd] was written by Paul at Rome about the same time as that to the Colossians, which in many points it resembles. Contents of. The Epistle to the Colossians is mainly polemical, designed to refute certain theosophic errors that ...

Hymns

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BagiMu Tuhan, Nyanyianku [KJ.8] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

1. BagiMu, Tuhan, nyanyianku, kar'na setaraMu siapakah ? Hendak kupuji Kau selalu; padaku Roh Kudus berikanlah, Supaya dalam Kristus, PutraMu, kidungku berkenan kepadaMu.	Mzm 89:7 Yes 40:25 Ef 5:18-20
2. O tuntun aku ke PutraMu, agar padaMu 'ku dituntunNya: dan RohMu diam dalam rohku, membuat mata hatiku cerah, sehingga kurasakan damaiMu dan kuungkapkan dalam kidungku.	Ef 1:17-18
3. Beri berkatMu, Maha Tuhan, gar benar kudus puianku, dan doa juga kulagukan di dalam Roh dan kebenaranMu, jiwaku pun padaMu bersyukur, bersama bala sorga bermazmur.	Yoh 4:23 Mzm 103:20-22
4. Doaku yang tak terucapkan, Roh kudusMu yang mengungkapkannya Dan bahwa aku anak Allah, Roh kudus juga mengatakannya, sehingga dalam Kristus, PutraMu, 'ku berseru, "Ya Abba, Bapaku!"	Rm 8:26 Rm 8:14-16 Gal 4:6
5. Padaku RohMu mengajarkan berdoa yang sesuai maksudMu; ya Bapa, pasti Kaudengarkan doaku dalam nama PutraMu: di dalam Dia kuterimalah karunia demi karunia.	Rm 8:26-27 Yoh 16:23-27 Yoh 1:16
6. Betapa aku bahagia dan sukacita hatiku penuh: 'ku yakin, Kau memperhatikan semua yang kumohon padaMu. Berkelimpahan pemberianMu, Jauh melebihi perkiraanku.	Ef 3:20
7. Di dalam Kristus 'ku terjamin: Ia sendiri Perantaraku; di dalam Dia "ya" dan "amin" yang dalam Roh kuminta padaMu. Kupuji Dikau kini dan kekal kar'na bahagia itu kukenal.	1 Yoh 2:1 2 Kor 1:20
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Kami Berdoa, Ya Roh Kudus [KJ.230] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Kudengar BerkatMu Turun [KJ.235] ( Even Me / Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessmg ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

1. Kudengar berkatMu turun bagai hujan yang lebat, menghidupkan padang gurun dan menghibur yang penat. Aku pun, aku pun, ya, berkati aku pun!	Yes 32:15 Yes 44:3 Yl 2:23, 28 Kis 2:17-18
2. Bapa, jangan Kaulewati aku, walau 'ku cemar; 'ku tak layak Kaudekati namun rahmatMu besar. Aku pun, aku pun, kasihani aku pun!	Mat 8:8 Mrk 10:48
3. Mampirlah, ya, Jurus'lamat, kau dambaan hatiku; aku rindu amat sangat mendengar panggilanMu. Aku pun, aku pun, Yesus, panggil aku pun!
4. Mampirlah, ya Roh perkasa, t'rangi mata hatiku; sabda Kristus b'ri berkuasa, dalam diri hambaMu. Aku pun, aku pun, ya, terangi aku pun!	Ef 1:17-18
5. Amat lama tak 'ku sadar menyedihkan hatiMu; pada dunia 'ku bersandar, o, s'lamatkan diriku! Aku pun, aku pun, o, s'lamatkan aku pun!
6. Kasih Allah yang sempurna, darah Kristus yang kudus, kuasa Roh yang tak terduga, biar jaya dalamku. Aku pun, aku pun, sempurnakan aku pun!
7. Ikatlah hatiku, Tuhan, selamanya padaMu; b'rilah air kehidupan melimpahi diriku. Aku pun, aku pun, ya, berkati aku pun!	Yeh 47:1-12 Yoh 7:37-39 Why 7:17 Why 22:1-2
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O Roh Kudus Ilahi [KJ.231] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

O Roh Pencipta, Datanglah [KJ.229a]

O Roh Pencipta, Datanglah [KJ.229b]

Roh Kudus, Sinarilah [KJ.236] ( Holy Ghost, with Light Divine ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Setiap Pagi RahmatMu [KJ.321] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Ya Sumber Kasih, Roh Kudus [KJ.55] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Yesus, Lihat UmatMu [KJ.57] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Yesuslah Raja yang Menang [KJ.248a]

Yesuslah Raja yang Menang [KJ.248b]

Questions

What did Jesus mean when he instructed us to speak to mountains in faith?
The texts you're referring to are Matt 17:20; 21:21; Mark 11:23. Jesus' point was not an instruction to speak thus to a mountain; rather, he was illustrating the power of faith. He was speaking hyperbolically (as Paul seems t...

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Message

What this book is all about has been the subject of considerable debate. Many people think God gave it to us to provide His answer to the age-old problem of suffering. In particular, many believe it is in the Bible to help us...
II. COUPLETS EXPRESSING WISDOM 10:1--22:16

Chapters 1-9, as we have seen, contain discourses that Solomon evidently wrote urging his sons to choose the way of wisdom for their lives.92At 10:1 we begin the part of the book that sets forth what the wise way is in a vari...
II. Oracle one: Yahweh's love for Israel 1:2-5

The revelation that Yahweh gave Malachi for Israel consisted of six "heavy"messages. The first one reminded God's people of His love for them and of their ungratefulness.1:2a The Lord's first word to His people was short and ...
VI. Oracle five: The people's sin of robbing God 3:7-12

The Lord had said that Israel's earlier history was a time when the priests and the people of Israel pleased Him (v. 4). Now He said that those early days were short-lived (cf. Exod. 32:7-9). In contrast to His faithfulness (...
Message 3

The Book of Ephesians enables us to view God's creation from an alpine altitude. When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high mountain peak because the book gives us that kind of perspective on what God has...
Outline

I. Salutation 1:1-2II. The Christian's calling 1:3-3:21A. Individual calling 1:3-2:101. The purpose: glory 1:3-142. The means: knowledge 1:15-233. The motive: grace 2:1-10B. Corporate calling 2:11-3:191. Present unity 2:11-22...
I. SALUTATION 1:1-2

In most of his epistles Paul began by setting forth foundational truth and then concluded by applying that truth to the lives of his readers. This pattern is very obvious in Ephesians where the first three chapters deal with ...
The seal of the Spirit 1:13-14

"God's spiritual blessings for believers are based not only on the sovereign election of the Father (vv. 3-6) and the redemptive work of the Son (vv. 7-12), but also on the seal of the Holy Spirit."301:13 In contrast to the J...
2. The means: knowledge 1:15-23

Having reviewed his readers' blessings in Christ, Paul next prayed that they would appreciate and appropriate these good things in their own lives. Verses 15-23 are one sentence in the Greek text as are verses 3-14. Intellect...
Supplication 1:17-23

1:17 Paul returned to his concept of God as the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3; cf. Matt. 6:9). He combined with this fact the idea that all glory belongs to the Father (vv. 6, 12, 14; cf. Acts 7:2; 1 Cor. 2:8).Paul as...
3. The motive: grace 2:1-10

Paul concluded his revelation of the Christian's individual calling in Christ (1:3-2:10). He began this section of the epistle by explaining the purpose of our calling (i.e., the glory of God, 1:3-14). He then expounded the m...
3. Future comprehension 3:14-19

Paul had explained that Jews and Gentiles are one in Christ (2:15). Therefore he prayed that they might experience the unity that was theirs spiritually in their relations with one another. Verses 14-19 are also one sentence ...
III. THE CHRISTIAN'S CONDUCT 4:1--6:20

Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. 1-3).
The basis of unity 4:1-6

4:1 "Therefore"or "then"refers to what Paul had said in chapters 1-3. To walk worthily or in balance means to harmonize one's conduct with his or her calling. Calling here refers to God's calling to live in unity as Jews and ...
B. Spiritual warfare 6:10-20

That this section is distinct from the five that precede it is evident from two facts. Paul introduced it differently, and the emphasis in it is on God's resources. Earlier Paul urged the strengthening and growth of the body ...

Expositions Of Holy Scripture (Maclaren)

The Hope Of The Calling

that ye may know what is the hope of His calling.'--Eph. 1:18A MAN'S prayers for others are a very fair thermometer of his own religious condition. What he asks for them will largely indicate what he thinks best for himself; ...
God's Inheritance In The Saints

That ye may know what is the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.'--Eph. 1:18.THE misery of Hope is that it so often owes its materials to the strength of our desires or to the activity of our imagination. Bu...

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1. Kami berdoa, ya Roh Kudus, iman kami asuhlah terus; dalam kegelapan terangi kami sampai masuk damai abadi. Tolong kami!	Ef 1:17-18 Ef 3:16-19
2. Cahya Ilahi, pancarkanlah kasih Kristus dalam dunia, agar kami tinggal di dalam Dia yang membuka sorga ceria. Tolong kami!	Yoh 15:1-8
3. Maha Pengasih, kobarkanlah api suci dan baka, agar kami hidup dengan sesama dalam damai dan kasih Allah. Tolong kami!	Ef 4:2-3
4. Maha Penghibur, kuatkanlah hati kami, agar tak resah; dalam menghadapi kuasa maut, bersamaMu kami tak takut. Tolong kami!	Yoh 14:16, 26 Yoh 15:26
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1. O Roh Kudus Ilahi, nyalakan api suci di dalam hati kami yang sudi kau penuhi.	Ef 1:17-18
2. Terangi batin kami supaya mendengarMu, tetapkan hati kami menyambut panggilanMu.
3. O, tolong kami ini sebarkan Injil kudus, sehingga isi dunia memuliakan Yesus.
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1. O Roh Pencipta, datanglah, masuki kami, umatMu; ciptaanMu penuhilah dengan berkat kurniaMu.	Mzm 104:30 Rm 8:11 1 Kor 3:16
2. Engkau Penolong yang teguh, Kurnia Allah terbesar, Kau Sumber hidup yang benar, Pengibar kasih umatMu.	Yoh 7:37-39
3. Engkau Roh purna kurnia, Kau Tangan khalik semesta; Kau janji Bapa mulia; bahasa kasih Kauberi.	Kis 1:4-5 Kis 2:33
4. Berilah kami sinarMu dan kasihMu curahkanlah, supaya kami yang lemah teguh berbudi s'lamanya.	Ef 1:17-18
5. Kuasa jahat halaulah, berilah damaiMu terus dan pimpin kami, umatMu, hindarkan dari seteru.	Gal 5:22
6. OlehMu kami mengenal Bapa dan Putra TunggalNya. Kau Roh Ilahi, Roh Kudus, padaMu kami beriman.	Rm 8:14-16 Ef 3:16-19

1. Roh Kudus, sinarilah hati gundah dan lelah. Ganti kuasa yang gelap dengan t'rangMu yang tetap.	Ef 1:17-18
2. Roh Kudus, sucikanlah hati risau dan lemah. Yang t'lah lama dicekam oleh Iblis yang kejam.
3. Roh Penghibur, angkatlah hati susah, berkesah. Hibur hati yang sedih, balut luka yang perih.
4. Roh Kudus, diamilah hati yang t'lah berserah. kaulah saja, Tuhanku, Raja dalam hatiku.	Rm 8:11 1 Kor 3:16 2 Tim 1:14
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1. Setiap pagi rahmatMu segar dan baru bagiku; sepanjang hari tak henti karunia yang Kauberi.	Rat 3:22-23
2. O Bintang Fajar yang cerah, cahayaMu curahkanlah, sehingga hati pun penuh dengan terang dan rahmatMu.	2 Ptr 1:19 Why 22:16 2 Kor 4:6 Ef 1:17-18 1 Yoh 1:7
3. Halaukan g'lap di dunia, kuasa jahat usirlah; berilah damai yang penuh, dibimbing oleh tanganMu.
4. Buatlah jalan kami t'rang meskipun dunia tak tent'ram; dengan percaya yang teguh kuatkan kami, umatMu!
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1. Ya Sumber Kasih, Roh Kudus, pancarkan apiMu, sehingga hati kami pun penuh semangatMu!
2. Engkau ilhami kaum nabi menulis Alkitab. O tolong kami mengerti maknanya yang tepat.	2 Tim 3:16 2 Ptr 1:21
3. Ya Roh Kudus, melayanglah di atas yang kelam; di hati kacau dan resah ciptakanlah terang.	2 Kor 4:6
4. Ya Roh di dalam cah'yaMu Sang Bapa dikenal; terungkap bagi kami pun kasihNya yang kekal.	Rm 8:14-16 Ef 1:17-18 Gal 4:6
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1. Yesus, lihat umatMu yang mendamba Kau berfirman, dan arahkan kepadaMu hati dan seluruh ind'ra, hingga kami yang di dunia Kau dekatkan pada sorga.	Ibr 10:25
2. Tanpa cah'ya Roh Kudus kami dalam kegelapan; biar oleh sabdaMu akal budi Kaucerahkan, hingga Tuhan kuasai karya dan ucapan kami.	Ef 1:17-18
3. Sinar mahamulia lahir dari Allah Bapa, buka dan siapkanlah hati, mulut, pendengaran: biar doa dan nyanyian berkenan padaMu, Tuhan!
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1. Yesuslah Raja yang menang sejauh edaran surya t'rang, seputar bola dunia, menghalau g'lap selamanya.	Mzm 72:8 Mzm 133:3 Yoh 16:33 Why 17:14
2. Rangkaian doa dan sembah tak putus naik kepadaNya; namaNya harum dan kudus, dipuji umatNya terus.	Mal 1:11
3. Segala bangsa dunia memuliakan kasihNya; dan suara anak berseru, "Ya, Tuhan, agung namaMu!"	Mat 21:15-16
4. K'rajaanNya penuh berkat; terhibur orang yang penat, tawanan dosa bebaslah, ditinggikanNya yang rendah.	Yes 61:1 Mzm 75:7-8 Mzm 113:7-8 Luk 1:52
5. Dalam terang kuasaNya kutukan maut terhapuslah; turunan Adam diberi warisan baru tak terp'ri.	Yes 25:8 2 Tim 1:10 Ibr 2:14-15 Why 22:3 Efe 1:18 1 Ptr 1:4 Why 21:1-2
6. Mahluk semua, bangkitlah memuji Raja semesta! Malaikat pun bernyanyilah dan bumi pun ikut bergema.	Why 5:11-13