Summary: The thrust of Paul’s prayer is that his readers may have a thorough knowledge of God’s call, inheritance and power, especially the latter. But how do Christians grow in understanding? Some will reply that knowledge depends on the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. And they are right, at least in part. For Paul prays that “the Spirit of wisdom and revelation” may increase their knowledge of God and enlighten the eyes of their hearts. We have no liberty to infer from this, however, that our
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