Ephesians 1:17
asking the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, to give you the Spirit who brings wisdom and revelation as you come to know him.
Treated in 14 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Key Teachings of Gareth Evans ·
Feasting at the Table cites EPHESIANS 1:17
…of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. EPHESIANS 1:17 He draws a searching lesson from Moses’ request to see God’s glory. God answered that He…
- Feasting at the table ·
Stand Firm cites Eph 1:17
…an intimacy as God has made Himself known to them. This is the goal of Paul’s prayer in Eph 1:17. This is Christian maturity – knowing Him. Note that this is not chronological age…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 2 — Man Now Deprived of Freedom of Will, and Miserably Enslaved cites Eph. 1:17
…Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation,” (Eph. 1:17). You now hear that all wisdom and revelation is the gift of God. What follows? “The eyes…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
October cites Eph. i. 17
…and revelation in the knowledge of Him: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened. Eph. i. 17, 18. We were coming down a mountain in Switzerland one evening, when a black…
- Stepping Stones ·
Our 50th Year Celebration cites Ephesians 1:17
…of three things: • My heart longs to experience the Lord as response to Paul’s prayer of Ephesians 1:17. • The Prayer of My Heart remains that I might be kept in His will. • He is pleased to…
- The Key Teachings of Watchman Nee ·
The Normal Christian Life cites EPHESIANS 1:17–18
…and revelation in the knowledge of him: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened. EPHESIANS 1:17–18 You may study Romans 6 for a decade and remain in bondage. You may see it in a moment and…
- The Ten Commandments ·
4.3 The Word cites Eph 1: 17
…Let us beg the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that we may see the ‘deep things of God.’ Eph 1: 17, 1 Cor 2: 10. Pray God that the same Spirit that wrote the Scripture would enable us to…
- Old Paths ·
Having the Spirit cites Eph. i. 17
…are taught by Him. He is called in Scripture, “The Spirit of wisdom and revelation.” (Eph. i. 17.) It was the promise of the Lord Jesus, “He shall teach you all things;” “He shall guide…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Learning to Walk by Faith cites Ephesians 1:17-18
…and revelation in the knowledge of him; having the eyes of your heart enlightened” (Ephesians 1:17-18, ASV). Nee's emphasis on illumination could be misunderstood if separated from Scripture.…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Sit: Our Position in Christ cites Ephesians 1:17-18
…and revelation in the knowledge of him; having the eyes of your heart enlightened” (Ephesians 1:17-18, ASV). Nee often used the language of “seeing.” To him, revelation was not primarily new…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 1:17-18
…manufactured by natural strength. Scriptures to revisit John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Ephesians 1:17-18; Hebrews 11:1; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians 1:9; John 7:17. Reflection 1. Who has…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Ninth Stage cites Eph. 1:17-19
…must be wrought by the exceeding greatness of his mighty power, Matt. 11:27; 1 Cor. 12:3; Eph. 1:17-19; the working of which faith, I perceive, poor Ignorance, thou art ignorant of. Be…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
IV. It is no sign that affections are gracious, or that they are otherwise, that persons did not make them themselves, or excite them of their own contrivance and by their own strength cites Eph. 1:17-20
…of God is greatly glorified, and the exceeding greatness of his power is manifested;1212 Eph. 1:17-20. then what account can be given of it, that the Almighty, in so great a work of his…
- The Holy Spirit, or Power from on High ·
All the Blessings of the Spirit cites Ephesians 1:15-23
…calling and our full inheritance. This is given at great length in the sublime passage, Ephesians 1:15-23. This is the apostle's first prayer for the sealed ones of whom he has already spoken. He…