Aim: To become stronger all the time, in Christ (as His church).
Doctrine: The church is to be strong in both justification and sanctification. Our inherent strength and implemented strength are in Christ.
Exegesis: The flow of power, from God to the church: first, faith is the means by which we apprehend Christ's strength (v. 10); then, loving obedience compels us to avail ourselves of Christ's armory (v. 11); finally, regenerated understanding allows us to be effective soldiers (v. 12).
Further application: Why the church must become ever-stronger: because it is the primary way in which God makes us Christlike, and because a weak church would greatly dishonor God (in the world).
Key verse: v. 10 ''Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.''
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Mark Henninger
The Strong Church Series in Ephesians (2008-10) Redeemer Presbyterian...
Rev. Mark Henninger is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and two...
