Praying in the Spirit

Oceanside United Reformed Church

We come to the end of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. He's been exhorting us to engage in "spiritual warfare" in the armor that God gives. Finally, he exhorts us to fervent prayer "in the Spirit" that is especially for the preaching of the gospel. Introduction: From Every Spiritual Blessing (chap. 1) to Spiritual War (chap. 6)PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT (V. 18) "praying...in the Spirit"PREVAILING PRAYER (V. 18)"praying at all times" (regular intervals)"with all prayer and supplication" (various forms)"keep alert with all perseverance" (watchfulness)"making supplication for all the saints" (unity theme throughout Ephesians)PRAYING FOR BOLD PREACHING (VV. 19–20)"and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak"