Christ Dwelling in the Heart
Ephesians 3:17
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,


Show the privilege of having Christ to dwell in the heart, by considering what He does there. In general: He brings with Him all the promises and blessings of the new covenant (1 Corinthians 1:1, etc.; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Ephesians 1:3).

1. He rebukes the heart (Revelation 2:4, 5; Revelation 3:19).

2. He humbles the heart (Acts 9:5, 6; Ephesians 3:8).

3. He sets it at liberty from sin and Satan (Luke 11:1, etc).

4. He reveals His love to it (Ephesians 3:17-19).

5. He weans it from other things (Philippians 3:7, 8).

6. He strengthens it (Isaiah 57:15; Psalm 83:26).

7. He satisfies it in the want of outward blessings.

8. He reconciles it — God and man (2 Corinthians 5:19-21).

9. He fills it with the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).

10. He sups with it, and it with Him (Revelation 3:20).

(H. Foster, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

WEB: that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,




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