Since God raised Jesus from the dead then Romans 8:11 must be talking about the Spirit of God which dwells in all believers. Note that Paul does not simply say that Christ is the head of the church, but that God gave Him as head over all things to the church. The idea is that Christs ruling authority (headship) over everything in the universe is Gods gift to us, the church. No, it came from Gods mighty power, the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Romans 8:11 God loves each one of us so much that He filled His Son with the power to overcome death so that we could have eternal life. So the question is, how can we reconcile what Paul says here about Gods mighty power toward us who believe with what we see all around us? What is worse, I often hear of pastors and Christian leaders who live like this! When the Bible says, Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, the words through our Lord Jesus Christ sum up the great saving miracle of Jesuss one-of-a-kind death. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. He had to open your blind eyes to see your need for Christ. What makes death eternally destructive and damning? Why? Part of that prayer is, "I pray that . Isaiah 26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. 50+ premium resources ($2,400+ value!). And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto. In, on, among. I think that the practical application is inherent in the final verse: Paul adds that the church is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. The last clause is difficult to interpret. What does it mean that God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4). Romans 8:11 "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you." Explanation and Commentary of Romans 8:11 This is a profound truth that should bring hope and joy to Christians. It was not the power of an earthquake, volcano, tornado, hurricane, or flood. The eternal effect of sin is not random or arbitrary. 22 God has put all things under Christ's power and has made Him to be the head leader over all things of the church. Very painful. Do we represent our risen, exalted Head in a proper manner? Now all of that all of that scary reality (at least it ought to be scary) is leading up to the discovery that the death of Jesus was one of a kind and it turns his resurrection into an event that makes all the difference for John Levy, and, I hope, for you. Help me, Lord, to know you well so that I might know your power. Whose flesh? This power working in us is the same as the mighty strength . To dwell in, be settled (stationary) in; met: To be indwelling. As if he had said, There is nothing so elevated or excellent, by whatever name it may be named, that is not subject to the majesty of Christ.. It is the best news in the world. Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. For less than $5/mo. Death John Levys death was swallowed up in victory when Jesus raised Jesus from the dead as the God-man with all authority in the universe never to die again. This same power put Christ at Gods right side in heaven. And when the opportunity came to join Mary in thanking Jesus, and loving him, he got angry instead of believing? They were already in Mr. Hearsts warehouse. I choose to feed my faith by declaring Your Word over my life so that I can partake of the life You have prepared for me in Jesus' name. 21This place was given to Christ. Hearst had been searching for treasures that he already owned! Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. The power of God working on our behalf is the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead and seated Him in heavenly places. We may not even know those words or even use them. My people will never be condemned. Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. The answer is stunning. Romans 6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. What does it mean that we are Gods workmanship in Ephesians 2:10? 11The Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead. New Life Version (NLV). Many are just plain worldly, wasting their lives by frivolous activities that have no bearing on the kingdom of God. Do believers really have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:1920)? PRAYER: All-powerful God, I do want to know your power, the power that raised Jesus from the dead. I have never understood why the NASB inserts the words, "These are" at the beginning of the sentence in the middle of verse 19. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Suppose someone says, I would believe if I saw John Levy sit right now and climb out of that casket the way Lazarus came out of the tomb. I dont think you would. So he sent his agent abroad to search for them. So the word fullness refers to Christs body, the church. There has been one human being and only one who did not deserve to die. This goes back to Gods words at creation, that man would fill the earth and rule it, having dominion over all the animals (Gen. 1:26-28). But how could that be? And so Paul piles up words to make the point that Gods power in raising Jesus from the dead was the mightiest display of power ever known. Help me to live with confidence in your power. . He spent a fortune collecting art treasures from around the world. A disobedient Christian is like a spastic leg, jerking uncontrollably. Why then did he die? Don't you just love that? The resurrection of Jesus was not some poetic way to express the victory of goodness or a myth dreamt up by the first Christians to dress Jesus up as divine. The, the definite article. The Bible says that the wages of sin is death eternal death, as opposed to eternal life (Romans 6:23). If you are a Christian, Gods mighty power is already yours, but perhaps, like Mr. Hearst, you are not aware of what you possess. Also, if God has raised you to new life in Christ, your desires are changing. O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Baugh. The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Therefore, God, by his Spirit, resurrected Jesus from the dead. (Joel & Victoria Osteen) 8:11, AMP, joel, osteen, power, prayer, romans, same, scripture, spirit, victoria, word If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Thus, The Church has authority and power to overcome all opposition because her Leader and Head is Lord of all (Francis Foulkes, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries, Ephesians [IVP/Eerdmans], p. 65). Read full chapter Footnotes Romans 8:11 Or because of Romans 8:11 in all English translations Romans 7 Romans 9 New King James Version (NKJV) 15:23-28), that day is soon coming. Death was not swallowed up in victory when Lazarus came out of the tomb. (11) If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit which dwells in you. Jesuss sinless flesh. Since he goes on (in 2:1-6) to state that when we were dead in our sins, God raised us up and seated us with Christ in the heavenly places, his point here is that the same power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at Gods right hand is the power that saved us. Start your free trial today! We cannot do anything to produce or attain this union. . They can only go as far as He permits. And he did. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. and the Lord has laid on him . . Berean Literal Bible And by His power God has both raised up the Lord, and will raise us out. It requires Gods sovereign, mighty power. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Gods Ultimate Purpose [Baker], p. 397) points out that there is a logical flow here: He first speaks of energy, a power in action; and then says that it comes from a force which is irresistible, which in turn comes from the ocean of Gods might, the eternity of Gods illimitable power.. The body expresses the wishes of the head. And if we ask why he didnt just call them angels, Calvin answers (pp. I begin by admitting that our text creates some problems for me. A deadly, damning, never-ending sting. What are some evidences that you have experienced Gods mighty power in salvation? No one else can have this place of honor and power. 216-217), it was to convey exalted views of the glory of Christ. Don't you just feel the power that comes from those statements! Lewis? 23:24), Can a man hide himself in hiding places so I do not see him? declares the Lord. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. When their immorality and worldly lifestyles become known, the world mocks and the gospel is discredited. It is the very power that raised Christ from the dead. To make that which was dead to live, cause to live, quicken. Copyright 1969, 2003 by Barbour Publishing, Inc. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Its our sin. As a pastor, I often deal with Christians who are defeated by sin. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The Bible says that God the Father brought Jesus back from the dead. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. It was a lavish way of saying, Thank you. What signs should raise some doubts about this? 1:3), and this entails his functioning as the powerful ruler over against the principalities (1:21) and giving grace and strength to his people, the church (4:13, 15-16).. This charge I have received from my Father. God the Father gave Jesus the authority to take up his life again from the grave where his body lay dead. Rather, he means that whatever levels of spiritual power exist, Jesus is over them all. As the eternal Son of God, He is self-sufficient and has no need of us. Daily Reflection / Produced by The High Calling, 10 Key Points About Work in the Bible Every Christian Should Know, Beyond Rank and Power: What Philemon Tells Us About Leadership, Learning From the Psalms How to Pray Through Your Work, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Then live according to His mighty power. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural. Ask God to give you new life in Him. How can that be? Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular. (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. He, she, it, they, them, same. Surely if a person was raised from the dead in the name of Christ, it would convince everyone to receive Jesus as . What the first Adam lost through sin, Christ as the second Adam regained. Empower me to do your bidding, to live for your glory in every part of life. Although we do not yet see everything subject to Him (1 Cor. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. This implies an inseparable, organic union between Christ and the church. So, even though Satan and his evil forces still have frightening power, they are on Gods leash. Its a scorpion-sting. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! How would you counsel a person who was living a very worldly life, but who said, Im going to heaven because I believe in Jesus? In the wonderful purpose of God for us, He has given us the task of expressing Christ to the world. Its important because the scorpion-sting of death was not removed by the raising of Lazarus, or the rulers daughter, or the widows son. 30 May 2023 09:03:49 But, sometimes our words fail us. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More, 2), Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so. The sting of death is sin. He had existed from all eternity in perfect unity with God the Father and God the Spirit. Here it is again in John 5:2122: As the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. Do you believe this? (John 11:2526). 2 Corinthians 4:11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. In effect, Paul has begun preaching in his prayer. All we like sheep have gone astray; O death, where is your sting? In other words, the scorpion, venomous, destructive, damning effect of death is missing. Mortal, subject to death. That same power is available to us if we are in Christ. That had never happened before, has never happened since, and will never happen again in the history of the world. 5:5. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. He develops it at great length in 1 Corinthians 12 as it relates to our relationships with one another, each with different spiritual gifts. Which one of you convicts me of sin? he asked. Because believing on Jesus in a saving way does not mean being wowed by miracles. All rights reserved. Some have ruined their marriages and families because of anger and verbal abuse. As Psalm 110:1 states, The Lord says to my Lord: Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet. God never gave that invitation to any of the angels or to any other created being. That fact does, however, make the promise even more powerful and relevant. Do they see His grace, His love, and His holiness through our lives? 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. The destructive effect of sin on our eternity is owing to the law of God. He is author of. Verse 20. God not only raised Christ from the dead. 13If you do what your sinful old selves want you to do, you will die in sin. It also implies our submission to the Head. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? This is why death scares everyone. 13 If you do what your sinful old selves want you to do, you will die in sin. When the Ephesian believers got saved, they burned their magic books, which amounted to a small fortune (Acts 19:11-20). For reasons we do not know, Jesus said, I want John Levy with me. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! He, she, it, they, them, same. As we know from the Book of Acts, the believers in Ephesus came out of a culture steeped in idol worship and the occult. I close with a picture of this amazing fact. Those were settled two thousand years ago. Death was not swallowed up in victory when the widows son or the rulers daughter was raised. What love. QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION: When have you experienced God's power in your life? You are free to share (to copy, distribute and transmit the work), and remix (to adapt the work), under the condition that you must give appropriate credit to The High Calling, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. From en and oikeo; to inhabit. Yet he is doing this not to be manipulative, but rather to exalt Jesus Christ and draw us into the exaltation. None of the other resurrections, none of the other miracles of healing or exorcisms or multiplied loaves and fish, or stilled waves and wind none of them would do us any good if Jesus had not raised himself from the dead by the authority of his Father. Romans 4:24,25 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; , Acts 2:24,32,33 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. . Didnt Gods word say that the sting of death the scorpion, eternity-ruining effect of sin gets the power and authority of its justice from the law of God? How can we legitimately experience the reality of Gods power in our personal lives? On the right hand, right hand, right. No software to install. If you dont believe in Jesus if he is not your trusted Savior and reliable Leader and precious Treasure it is not because you lack sufficient evidence that he is true and glorious and beautiful. To inhabit, dwell, indwell. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Romans King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE (Advanced) BOOK (Index) CHAPTER VERSE Romans 8:11 "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you." King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > 12 So then, Christian brothers, we are not to do what our sinful old selves want us to do. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! If the same Holy Spirit lives in you, He will give life to your bodies in the same way. The modern view is often that when a person decides to go forward and believe in Christ, he is saved. One day he found a description of some valuable items that he felt he must own. It is used to describe the most powerful event that ever happened, an event that separated AD from BC the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. With that as a context, in our text Paul is saying that. Thus, we join Paul in his prayer that we might know the power of God for us, the power that actually raised Jesus from the grave. The, the definite article. All rights reserved. How did that happen? Ephesians: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary by S.M. Scripture promises that Jesus will come again to crush Satan and all that follow his evil ways. Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation. They spend their money just as the world does, with no thought of laying up treasures in heaven. This passage says that the very power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to us. The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead Posted on June 1, 2018 The message of the cross is that we were lost and dead in our sins when Jesus Christ died for us, he paid the penalty so now we can be free. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation. In yesterday's reflection, I considered the implications of Paul's enthusiastic use of language when he prays that we will know God's power Every resource on our site was made possible through the financial support of people like you. Because he is the one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). But I love him. The next question is, does the word fullness have a passive or an active sense? With your gift of any size, youll enable us to continue equipping Christians with high-quality biblically-based content. If we accept his free gift of salvation, we can be born again as a new creation with power from high. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. If He had not done so, you would have thought that it is foolishness (1 Cor. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Help me to live with confidence in your power. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. But being born again requires an act of God that raises a person from death to life. I love you. This is what believing looks like. He lived here as God and man one Person with two natures, divine and human for about 33 years, and he never sinned. Organic means that it is a living unionwe share in His life. If the same Holy Spirit lives in you, He will give life to your bodies in the same way. O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. We cant just pretend that John Levy didnt break the law of God over and over the law that says love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. The best value in digital Bible study. He does not bring glory to the Savior! ). King James Version (KJV). By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh. We do not control this power, of course, as if it were some universal force. Why does Paul pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18)? gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! So the practical import of Gods opening our eyes to see the magnitude of His mighty power that saved us and exalted Christ over all, is that we should properly represent Him on earth. John 10:17-18 shows the power Jesus had, while on earth, with regard to life and death. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. Its because you love something more. 50+ reference books. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular. I do want to experience this power as it continues to transform my life and as you work through me for the works of your kingdom. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms. Calvin takes this view (p. 218) and then points out that the next phrase, who fills all in all, is added to guard against the supposition that any real defect would exist in Christ, if he were separated from us. Rather, all that we are and have as His people comes from His gracious hand. Its gone. And when the sovereign Jesus raised Jesus from the dead, he wrote across the sky of eternity: That one-of-a-kind death that I just died does what I designed for it to do. To grapple with these verses, we must remember what Paul prays in verses 18 & 19, that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. We will not be able to know Gods mighty power unless He opens the eyes of our hearts. They spend their time living for themselves, with no thought of seeking first Gods kingdom and righteousness. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. Question Who resurrected Jesus? It comes from Gods resurrection power alone. Even the most famous modern evangelists admit that only ten to fifteen percent of those who make decisions at their crusades are going on with Christ five years later. These people need honestly to ask, Do I have new life in Jesus Christ? 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[ a] his Spirit who lives in you. The same power that produced the marvelous miracle of Christ's resurrection now works in the hearts of believers. Strength may also be translated dominion (1 Tim. Amen. Christs filling all in all not only refers to His gifts and power as given to the church, but also to His supreme presence and power in all the universe. John Piper Scripture: Romans 9:30-10:10 Topic: Faith Subscribe Apple Spotify What shall we say, then? All things, including the terrible forces of evil in the heavenly places, are under Christs feet, even now. When were not numbing ourselves with work or play or food or drugs, our hearts tell us the truth. He is the head of His body, the church, of which we are members if we have believed on Him. What do these words mean and how do they apply to us? But simply being one of a kind is not the way this resurrection makes all the difference in the world to John Levy, whose body lies before us. Paul not only refers to Gods power, which would seem to be sufficient (since He is omnipotent!). From oikos; to occupy a house, i.e. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. 12:7-9; Luke 13:11-16; 1 Cor. No one in this world or in the world to come can have such honor and power. Which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Ephesians 2:5,6 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) , Romans 6:5-11 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: . Copyright 1969, 2003 by Barbour Publishing, Inc. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. For less than $5/mo. Start for FREE. This immeasurably great power is for us -- you and me -- who believe. Answer In Acts 2:24, Peter says that "God raised [Jesus] from the dead." So that's the basic answer. To appreciate this, we must bear in mind the apostle's full doctrine of the resurrection of Jesus, embracing not only the revivifying of his dead body, but the transformation of that body into a spiritual . Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Then Paul adds that God gave Him as head over all things to the church. This is the first mention of the church in Ephesians, and it is a major theme of the book. And its not a little bee-sting. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Before, you didnt hesitate to cheat to get ahead, but now, you are honest, even if it costs you. You used to hate being around Christians, but now you delight to be around Gods people and talk about spiritual matters. In, on, among. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is living in you. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Believing means seeing Jesus as the most precious Person in the universe, and treasuring him above everything and everyone else. If it is active, it means that the church in some sense fills or completes Christ. Why is it important to remember that Jesus raised not just the widows son, and the rulers daughter, and Lazarus from the dead, but also himself with the authority of God the Father? More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Wheres the sting? If you dont, I wont. Demon possession was so common that some made a living by trying to cast out demons. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. (John 11:2526), John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Elijah the prophet raised the widow of Zarephath's son from the dead. Don't you want to experience his power working in you and through you? The Bible says a Christian's power supplies all we need for living a holy life in this world of sin: "By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for . It refers to the exercise of His power, or to action that gets results. 1. Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. I begin by admitting that our text Paul is saying that ruling (... 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