Thank you brother. That is why I always keep my signature to remind me of this. May it always be His words and never mine. I hope you mean, 'just because no one is saying anything, it does not mean brillant thoughts are not coming...'
Yes, cee, yes, yes , the Lord is leading you mightily, breathe Him in as you are, exhaling His wisdom for all to see in such illumination (shining) and, therefore, being a bearable lightness of His being, reflecting Truth as of a son of God
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Cee, speaking of verse 15: Are we to keep ourselves from praying for/about certain ones?Or is it that he is saying that he makes an efford to pray about them?Any examples in Scripture to support either side?
Cee, when God is speaking about we are to always give thanks to our Father and keep praying to Him, their is a nutrir response from God who is keeping us now in His prayers through His reconciliation to us of His Son's sacrifice.
This is what I got out of 1:15. Sorry, I can't find my bible at momento, typing on mytouch 4G so my scope is narow, I pray He always speaks through Me and He can, He needs just a pure vessel to work and I humbly pray for His leading.
I think these next verses,demand more attention now, and the Lord will lead others, I hope and pray, now, dear Lord...Amen, myself Included, led, by the Spirit to Truth of God and His great power in raising Him from the dead as verse 20 states. Who is Him raised? Jesus Christ.
So is 'Him' in Scripture referring to 'Jesus Christ?' Yes, and, no. 'Him, indeed, refers to Christ, as cee parentheses state, and, also God is 'Him,' although not specifically referenced in Eph.1 , is He? , not specifically mBut there can be no question that God is 'Him ,' too, and, Christ peeps, please pray of this triune nature of God,cabin yes, is 'Holy Spirit' as 'Him' in Scripture, too. This, although, the exact word not mentioned points to God being triune, 3 distinct persons manifested from one God, being one God.
Colossians 1:16 speaks of who as 'Him'?
, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
American King James Version Which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
American Standard Version which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places ,
Which he wrought in Christ - Which he exerted in relation to the Lord Jesus when he was dead. The "power" which was then exerted was as great as that of creation. It was imparting life to a cold and "mangled" frame. It was to open again the arteries and veins, and teach the heart to beat and the lungs to heave. It was to diffuse vital warmth through the rigid muscles, and to communicate to the body the active functions of life. It is impossible to conceive of a more direct exertion of "power" than in raising up the dead; and there is no more striking illustration of the nature of conversion than in such a resurrection.
And set him at his own right hand - The idea is, that great power was displayed by this, and that a similar exhibition is made when man is renewed and exalted to the high honor of being made an heir of God. On the fact that Jesus was received to the right hand of God, see the notes at Mark 16:19; compare the notes at Acts 2:33.
In the heavenly places - see the notes at Ephesians 1:3. The phrase here evidently means in heaven itself.
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible
Set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places - Gave him, as mediator between God and man, the highest honors and dignities, Philippians 2:9; in which state of exaltation he transacts all the affairs of his Church, and rules the universe. The right hand is the place of friendship, honor, confidence, and authority.
Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead,.... There are many articles of faith contained in this passage; as that Christ died, that he is raised from the dead, that he was raised from the dead by God the Father, and that his resurrection was by the power of God: the resurrection of any person is an instance of great power, but Christ's resurrection from the dead was an instance of peculiar and special power; for he was raised from the dead as a public person, representing all his people, for whom he became a surety; and he was raised again for their justification, and to great glory in himself, after he had been brought into a very low estate indeed: moreover, this passage in connection with the preceding verse suggests, that there is some proportion between the power put forth on Christ in raising him from the dead, and that which is exerted in the work of conversion and faith: there is some likeness between the things themselves, as well as in the display of power in them; Christ's resurrection is called a begetting, and he is styled the first begotten from the dead, and the regeneration of men is signified by a resurrection from the dead; as Christ's body was really dead, lifeless, and without motion, antecedent to his resurrection, so men, previous to conversion, are dead in trespasses and sins, and are destitute of spiritual life and motion; and as Christ's human nature could not help itself, could not raise itself, so neither can dead sinners convert themselves, or bring themselves out of that state and condition, in which they are by nature; and as the resurrection of Christ was the pure work of God, and a display of his almighty power, so the work of faith, of grace and conversion, is the entire work of God, which is begun, carried on, and finished wholly by his power; and as Christ's resurrection was in order to his glorification, so is the regeneration and conversion of men, in order to their enjoyment of the heavenly inheritance, as it follows:
and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places; which is expressive of the great honour conferred upon the human nature of Christ, such as never was given to any of the angels, and of the glory it is exalted to; and shows that he has done his work on earth with acceptance, which he came about; and therefore is set down at his Father's right hand, where he enjoys rest and ease from his labours, and is out of the reach of every enemy; will never die again, but live for ever, to intercede for his people, to assist and protect them, and bring them where he is; and in whom, as their head and representative, they are already set down in the same heavenly places.
Vincent's Word Studies
Which (ἣν
Refer to working (Ephesians 1:19).
He wrought (ἐνήργησεν
The best texts read ἐνήργηκεν, perfect tense, He hath wrought. The verb is kindred with working (Ephesians 1:19).
In Christ
In the case of Christ. Christ's dead body was the point on which this working of divine power was exhibited. See Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 4:14.
WhenHe raised (ἐγείρας
Or, in that He raised.
And set (καὶ ἐκάθισεν
Rev., made Him to sit. The best texts read καθίσας having seated, or in that He caused him to sit.
Right hand
See Acts 7:56.
In the heavenly places
See on Ephesians 1:2. Local. Not merely of a spiritual state, which does not suit the local expressions made to sit and right hand.
Geneva Study Bible
{20} Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own {z} right hand in the heavenly places,
(20) The apostle wishes us to behold in our most glorious Christ (with the eyes of faith) that most excellent power and glory of God, of which all the faithful are partakers, even though it is as yet very dim in us, by reason of the shame of the cross, and the weakness of the flesh.
(z) To be set on God's right hand is to be a partaker of the sovereignty which he has over all creatures.
People's New Testament
1:20 Which he wrought in Christ. God's power wrought in Christ in the tomb so that he came forth living.
At his own right hand. The Scriptures represent Christ at God's right hand. See Mr 16:19 Heb 8:1 10:12 12:02 Col 3:1. His seat there indicates his glory, and also that the work of redemption.
Wesley's Notes
1:20 And he hath seated him at his own right hand - That is, he hath exalted him in his human nature, as a recompence for his sufferings, to a quiet, everlasting possession of all possible blessedness, majesty, and glory.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
20. in Christ-as our "first-fruits" of the resurrection, and Head, in virtue of God's mighty working in whom His power to us-ward is made possible and actual [Alford].
when he raised him-"in that He raised Him." The raising of Christ is not only an earnest of our bodies being hereafter raised, but has a spiritual power in it involving (by virtue of our living union with Him, as members with the Head) the resurrection, spiritually of the believer's soul now, and, consequently, of his body hereafter (Ro 6:8-11; 8:11). The Son, too, as God (though not as man), had a share in raising His own human body (Joh 2:19; 10:17, 18). Also the Holy Spirit (Ro 1:4; 1Pe 3:18).
set him-Greek, "made Him sit." The glorious spirits stand about the throne of God, but they do not sit at God's right hand (Heb 1:13).
at his own right hand-(Ps 110:1). Where He remains till all His enemies have been put under His feet (1Co 15:24). Being appointed to "rule in the midst of His enemies" during their rebellion (Ps 110:2), He shall resign His commission after their subjection [Pearson] (Mr 16:19; Heb 1:3; 10:12).
in the heavenly places-(Eph 1:3). As Christ has a literal body, heaven is not merely a state, but a place; and where He is, there His people shall be (Joh 14:3).
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
1:15-23 God has laid up spiritual blessings for us in his Son the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and fetch them in by prayer. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. Even true believers greatly want heavenly wisdom. Are not the best of us unwilling to come under God's yoke, though there is no other way to find rest for the soul? Do we not for a little pleasure often part with our peace? And if we dispute less, and prayed more with and for each other, we should daily see more and more what is the hope of our calling, and the riches of the Divine glory in this inheritance. It is desirable to feel the mighty power of Divine grace, beginning and carrying on the work of faith in our souls. But it is difficult to bring a soul to believe fully in Christ, and to venture its all, and the hope of eternal life, upon his righteousness. Nothing less than Almighty power will work this in us. Here is signified that it is Christ the Saviour, who supplies all the necessities of those who trust in him, and gives them all blessings in the richest abundance. And by being partakers of Christ himself, we come to be filled with the fulness of grace and glory in him. How then do those forget themselves who seek for righteousness out of him! This teaches us to come to Christ. And did we know what we are called to, and what we might find in him, surely we should come and be suitors to him. When feeling our weakness and the power of our enemies, we most perceive the greatness of that mighty power which effects the conversion of the believer, and is engaged to perfect his salvation. Surely this will constrain us by love to live to our Redeemer's glory.
Psalm 110:1 Of David. A psalm. The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."
Daniel 7:14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Mark 16:19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.
Acts 2:24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
Acts 2:32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 4:10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)
Colossians 1:16 " For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him."
This 'him' is 'Him,' isn't it?
'Him' in this Col. verse can only be One, the God who created heaven and earth is the 'him.'
There certainly are 'Spirit' verses in Scripture referenced as 'Him,' too, no?
But these will be saved as not really pertaining to thought of Eph. verses in this study.
But, yes,yes, YES, God raised Him from the dead. Starting to understand this 'Him' a little more?
What stops men from believing in God's trinity is the unrational, illogical reality of 'Jesus sitting at His right hand. It is 'incomparable thought for many, but, CHRIST PEEPS! God can do anything even raise Him from the dead...
Let's really look at how big a deal was it to raise His Son, Jesus, from the dead.
Was that REALLY such a big deal, I mean, it was, Satan thought he'd won by infiltrating the minds of men with doing pure , unspeakable evil to a sinless man of God Himself. But, no, God raised Jesus from the dead.
Now, that said, verse 19 speaks of 'incomparable power.'
What would be more incomparable (unable to be compared) power showing than God raising Jesus from the dead?
Cee, let's not list any more verses for now, let's see if we can't cause some reaction with just what's been said, as I answered your question with my thought and, there, above is more discussive thought .
