Ruel

What is the significance to them of Paul saying that Christ is seated at God's right hand in the heavenly realms? Christ is now placed above any realm or sphere which the gentile christians once knew demonstrating Gods supremacy causing the re-enforcement of their faith in God. In what sense are these spirit beings and powers "under his feet"? In the literal sense as being conquered, dethroned, stripped of any strong hold that they had on the minds of the Gentile christians before their conversion.

Greetings Dr Ralph, In answer to question 1, Q1a. (Ephesians 1:19) Why does Paul pray that God would open the Ephesians' eyes to discern "his incomparably great power"? Ans. I think that the greatness of Gods' power through Christ was not yet fully reveled. Q1b. What is wrong with their eyes? Ans. I don't think that Paul was referring to their natural eyes but to the window (eye) of their spirits. (The eye could be an opening to a key place within that once enlightened there would be no more misunderstanding which causes stumbling) Q1c. Where does this power operate according to 1:19? Ans. I think that this power works within. Q1d. Which miraculous event does Paul use as an example of this level and type of power? Ans. When God undoubtedly raised Jesus from the dead according to Verse 20-22