Κατὰ τὴν δύναμιν τὴν ἐνεργουμένην ἐν ἡμῖν…
““Κατὰ τὴν δύναμιν τὴν ἐνεργουμένην ἐν ἡμῖν, according to the power that worketh in us. The infinite power of God from which so much may be expected, is the same of which we are now the subjects. It is that power which wrought in Christ when it raised him from the dead, and set him at the right hand of God, ch. 1, 19-20; and which has wrought an analogous change in the believer in raising him from the death of sin, and making him to sit in heavenly places in Christ Jesus; and which still sustains and carries on the work of salvation in the soul. The past is a foretaste and pledge of the future. Those who have been raised from the dead, who have been transformed by the renewing of their minds, translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God’s dear Son, and in whom God himself dwells by his Spirit, having already experienced a change which nothing but omnipotence could effect, may well join in the doxology to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine power within believers transforms them, granting spiritual authority and hope beyond earthly limits.
In simple terms: God’s power changes us.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine transformation.
Themes
faith
spiritual growth
hope
Mood
reverent
encouraging
Type
scriptural
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church fellowship
- mission work
- life challenges
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence of transformation have you seen?
- How does this power affect daily decisions?
A Different Perspective
Some view this as overly optimistic about human change.