Church's Power: The Resurrection

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms ... (Eph. 1:18-20)

6 Important Truths about Resurrection Power for the Church

Paul's prayer for the Ephesians is packed full of truths leaders need to grasp to guide the church toward this same passion.

1. Resurrection power is apprehended by "the eyes of your heart" being "enlightened in order that you may know" this power.
    
   
2. Resurrection power must be affiliated with "the hope to which he has called you" and "the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints."
    
   
3. Resurrection power can be assessed as an "incomparably great power."
    
   
4. Resurrection power is available "for us who believe."
    
   
5. Resurrection power is attributed to "the working of His (God's) mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ."
    
   
6. Resurrection power affects the past, present, and future as "He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms."
    
   

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