Ephesians

I.Introduction

MacArthur Study Bible NASB Background and Setting

BACKGROUND AND SETTING

THE CITY OF EPHESUS

Ephesians 3:14 NASB95

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

A.For this reason

1. Paul is telling us why he doing this.

2. Why he is bowing his knee.

Ephesians: Transformed in Christ Lesson 4: A Prayer for the Love of Christ

Paul picks up the thought that he began in 3:1. He prays that the Ephesian believers would be strengthened in their inner person, that Christ will dwell in their hearts, and that they will be strong enough to grasp Christ’s immense love. Note that in this section, Paul mentions all three members of the Godhead: God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. What roles or attributes does he ascribe to each?