An Habitation of God through the Spirit Ephesians 2:22

Paul wrote to the Ephesian church members and reminded them they were as “the building fitly framed together” that “grows unto an holy temple in the Lord”. In chapter two and verse twenty-two of his letter, Paul told the Ephesians they were “an habitation of God through the Spirit” where we read:

In whom you also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

The verse begins, “In whom you also are builded together...” Paul began with the words, “In whom you also” which refers to the Ephesian church members being included as well “are builded together” which means “put together or constructed out of several things into one whole”. Jesus included the “Gentiles” as part of His church and in doing so made them a part of His “Holy temple”.

The verse continues, “... for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” Paul added, “for an habitation” which means “an abode or dwelling-place” “of God” which refers to “the Godhead bodily and trinity which is comprised of God the Father, Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit” “through the Spirit” which refers to “with and by the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son”. The purpose for the “Holy temple” was to be a “house for God” wherein He would dwell and be among His people. This was made possible by Jesus' death on the cross and by means of His Holy Spirit.

When we think through these words of Paul, we begin to understand the importance of the temple of the Lord. God desired to live among His people, and when Jews or Gentiles receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, they become part of His “Holy temple”. We who have received Jesus Christ, whether Jews or Gentiles, have become His “habitation” through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Next time Paul we begin a new chapter and see Paul declare himself “a prisoner of Jesus Christ”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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