A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
What is the context of Ephesians 3:20?
Paul is praying that the church would be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted in love, and filled with the fullness of God.
Read the passage in context
- Ephesians 3:14–21 · KJV
The doxology comes after requests about inner strength and Christ dwelling in the heart. Read the prayer before applying its final promise.
From the passage to daily life
The request includes knowing the love of Christ with all the saints. Paul’s imagination is directed toward a shared life of faith.
Discussion and reflection
- What is the context of Ephesians 3:20?
Paul is praying that the church would be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted in love, and filled with the fullness of God.
- What can I pray from this passage for a group?
Ask God to strengthen people inwardly and help them grasp Christ’s love together.
Put the study into practice
Turn one line from Paul’s prayer into a specific request for your church.
Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message
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