“according to” – used of cause. In consequence of, by virtue of The Operation of God Introduced “according to” – used of cause. In consequence of, by virtue of

The operation of God caused something. “…to us-ward…”

“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places” Ephesians 1:20.

Christ is the operation. The operation of God Is located in Christ. Christ is the operation. It’s all about Jesus.

“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places” Ephesians 1:20.

The operation of God was put on full display when Jesus was resurrected. The resurrection validated the operation

“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places” Ephesians 1:20.

The highest rank The highest authority The highest location

“Far above all principality, and power, and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” Ephesians 1:21.

The operation of the Father to set the Son at His right hand has resulted in an elevation to the highest level above every rule, every name, in every age.

The next two verses are a restatement of the last two. A restatement serves to clarify, amplify and centralize the previous statement.

“And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church” Ephesians 1:22.

Where is the right hand of God, the highest rank over all things for all ages located? This heavenly place is the New Testament Church.

“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” Ephesians 1:23.

What is the Body of Jesus? The Church is His body. Where is His body seated? At the right hand of God in the heavenly places.

“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” Ephesians 1:23.

Fullness emphasizes completeness. What is this fullness? The body of Jesus is the fullness. Fullness emphasizes completeness.

If a body is the fullness of a thing, then the person owning the body is the one who is filling it full.

If a body is the fullness of a thing, then the person owning the body is the one who is filling it full.

Since – Jesus is raised from the dead Jesus is seated at the right hand of God in the heavens above every authority

Since – Jesus is the head of His church His church is His body filled by Him in completeness with all things of His rule

The church of Jesus Christ is Then – The church of Jesus Christ is the highest ranking level of existence there is on the earth.

The Operation of God began with the resurrection of Jesus. Begin a life of following Jesus by committing your trust in Jesus.