0307. 302. Effectual Things

302. Effectual Things

The Greek word in the following passages signifies to work effectually, that is, to accomplish the desired end.

1. Sin’s Effectual Work. “Sins which… did work in our members” (Rom_7:5).

2. God’s Effectual Work for us. “Working of His mighty power, which He wrought in Christ,” etc. (Eph_1:19-20).

3. The Spirit’s Work in us. “The power that worketh in us” (Eph_3:20; Php_2:13; Col_1:29).

4. The Word’s Effectual Work upon us. “Which also effectually worketh” (1Th_2:13).

5. The Righteous Man’s Effectual Prayer. “The effectual fervent prayer,” etc. (Jas_5:16).

6. Christ’s Effectual Ministry. “Works do shew forth themselves in Him” (Mat_14:2).

7. The Believer’s Power to Effectually Work out his Salvation. “God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure” (Php_2:13).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH