“ In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. ”
We have boldness - The word used here - παῤῥησίαν parrēsian - means, properly, boldness of speaking; 2 Corinthians 7:4 ; John 7:26 ; Acts 4:13 , Acts 4:29 , Acts 4:31 . Here it seems...
A Digression. Paul the Prisoner and his Relation to the Mystery. A knowledge of Paul's story may be presumed among those who read this letter: they will have heard how he was entrusted with the mis...
access . See Ephesians 2:18 . with . Greek. en. App-104. confidence . confident assurance. See 2 Corinthians 1:15 . faith . App-150.
12. Through whom we have boldness. The honor of reconciling the Father to the whole world must be given to Christ. From the effects of this grace its excellence is demonstrated; for faith,...
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. In whom we have boldness - By whom we, Gentiles, have την παρῥησιαν, this liberty of speech; so that we may say any thing by...
In whom we have boldness, &c.— "Through whom we have freedom of speech in our approaches to the throne of grace, and have access with confidence of being heard, as being assured of audience...
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Translate, 'Our boldness and our access ( Ephesians 2:18 ) in confidence through our faith in Him.' 'THE access' (Greek...
Reasons for renewing the Prayer for Wisdom 1-13. A digression, which, however, could not be spared. As in Ephesians 1:15 , he begins to speak of himself, and this time he explains his unique inte...
Ephesians 3:1-13 contain two subjects closely blended together. The first (carrying on what is implied in the contrast drawn out in Ephesians 2 ) is the absolute newness of this dispensation to th...
Chapter 13 EARTH TEACHING HEAVEN Ephesians 3:10-13 "The mystery hidden since the ages began, in God who created all things": so the last paragraph concluded. The added phrase "through Jesus Ch...
Gentiles Share the “Unspeakable Riches” Ephesians 3:1-13 Dispensation should be rendered, “stewardship.” We are God's trustees for men. To each of us is given some special phase of truth whi...
God's dwelling in the Church is not finality. It is equipment for the fulfillment of the divine purpose. The apostle claims a stewardship in the mystery of the Church, and declares the astounding fac...
(7) Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. (8) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace...
In whom we have boldness and access ,.... Into the holy of holies, to the throne of grace there, and to God the Father, as seated on it: Christ is the way of access; union to him gives right of acce...
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Ver. 12. Boldness and access ] True peace draws men to God, false drives them from God. Uprightness hath boldness, serenit...
To the intent that now Under the gospel dispensation, the last and best dispensation of divine grace and mercy to fallen man; unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places To all the vari...
THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST REVEALED (vs.1-13) "For this cause" -- because of the marvelous greatness of the work God had accomplished for and in His saints -- Paul preached "the unsearchable riches of...
The Apostle's Sufferings; Paul's Appointment as an Apostle; Paul's Labours as an Apostle. A. D. 61....
In whom; or by, or through whom, or into whom being ingrafted and incorporated. We have boldness, or freeness of speech. It signifies that liberty and spiritual security, whereby we come to God a...
‘And to make all men see what is the stewardship of the mystery, which from all ages has been hid in God who created all things, to the intent that now to the principalities and the powers in the hea...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 3:10 . To the intent that now … might be known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God. —The Church as it expands from a “little flock” to a “multitude...
Ephesians 3:1-13 . The Grace Given to Paul. The enthusiasm with which the Apostle speaks of preaching the Gospel to the heathen is contagious. His words burn on the page, and our hearts take fire...
Ephesians 3:1 . Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ. He was indeed the prisoner of Caesar, but a greater than Cæsar had said to him in the castle at Jerusalem, “Be of good cheer, Paul, for as thou...
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him. Access to God through Christ I. We have access. Approach to God in worship. Such a state of peace with God as allows a f...
EXPOSITION Ephesians 3:1-49 DIGRESSION ON THE ADMISSION OF THE GENTILES TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD . Ephesians 3:1 For this cause. The reference is not merely to...
The humility of the apostle and the greatness of his mission:
Ephesians 2:18 ; Hebrews 10:19-22 ; Hebrews 4:14-16 ; John 14:6 ; Romans 5:2
By whom we have free access — Such as those petitioners have, who are introduced to the royal presence by some distinguished favourite. And boldness — Unrestrained liberty of speech, such as childr...