Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, Show the privilege of having Christ to dwell in the heart, by considering what He does there. In general: He brings with Him all the promises and blessings of the new covenant (1 Corinthians 1:1, etc.; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Ephesians 1:3). 1. He rebukes the heart (Revelation 2:4, 5; Revelation 3:19). 2. He humbles the heart (Acts 9:5, 6; Ephesians 3:8). 3. He sets it at liberty from sin and Satan (Luke 11:1, etc). 4. He reveals His love to it (Ephesians 3:17-19). 5. He weans it from other things (Philippians 3:7, 8). 6. He strengthens it (Isaiah 57:15; Psalm 83:26). 7. He satisfies it in the want of outward blessings. 8. He reconciles it — God and man (2 Corinthians 5:19-21). 9. He fills it with the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). 10. He sups with it, and it with Him (Revelation 3:20). (H. Foster, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, |
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