The Power of God at Work in Believers – Ephesians 1:19

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On March 15, 2025

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Ephesians 1:19
“And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.”

The letter to the Ephesian church is one of four epistles Paul wrote from prison in Rome (61–63 AD). In this passage, Paul is praying for the believers—not just in Ephesus but for us today—that we may truly grasp the immeasurable power of God that is at work in those who believe.

In the verses leading up to this, Paul acknowledges their faith in the Lord Jesus and their love for all the saints. He prays that God would grant them a spirit of wisdom and revelation, that their eyes would be opened to understand the hope of His calling (Ephesians 1:18).

But here, in verse 19, Paul shifts to something mind-blowing—the supreme power of God at work in believers. And this power is not theoretical—it is real, active, and unstoppable! Three things leap off the page in this verse and throughout Paul’s letters:

1. Faith – “Us Who Believe”

Paul constantly emphasizes that faith is the key. God’s power is toward us who believe—not those who work, strive, or earn it. The moment we believe the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), we are sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13), and God’s power is at work in us. Faith alone!

2. God’s Power – “The Exceeding Greatness of His Power”

This isn’t just power—it’s exceeding greatness! Paul piles on words to emphasize that God’s power is beyond human comprehension. And here’s the shocking truth: this power is directed toward us! The same God who spoke the universe into existence, who parted the Red Sea, who raised Jesus from the dead—pours His power into those who believe.

3. The Gospel – “The Working of His Mighty Power”

Paul doesn’t leave us wondering what this power is. In the next verse (Ephesians 1:20), he explains:
“which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places.”

The ultimate display of God’s power is the resurrection of Jesus Christ! And this same resurrection power is at work in every believer. The gospel is not just a message—it is the power of God (Romans 1:16). It’s the power that saves, transforms, and secures us forever.

This Verse Is Amazing!

Paul is telling us:


👉 Faith is the key—believe!
👉 God’s power is real and active in those who believe.
👉 That power is the gospel itself—the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

If you are in Christ, God’s power is already at work in you! Let that sink in. You are not left to struggle on your own—the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in you right now!

🚨 What an incredible reality! Are you living in the truth of this power today?

For your edification.

Thank you for reading.

 

Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

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