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“The Unveiling of The Mystery of God”

“The Unveiling of The Mystery of God”. Ephesians 3:1-21. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God”. The Believer’s Riches In Christ. All Spiritual Blessings In Christ – 1:3 He chose us in him - 1:4 Adopted as Sons - 1:5 Accepted In Christ - 1:6 Redemption & Forgiveness - 1:7,8

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“The Unveiling of The Mystery of God”

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  1. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” Ephesians 3:1-21 W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  2. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” The Believer’s Riches In Christ • All Spiritual Blessings In Christ – 1:3 • He chose us in him - 1:4 • Adopted as Sons - 1:5 • Accepted In Christ - 1:6 • Redemption & Forgiveness - 1:7,8 • Having Made Known To Us The Mystery - 1:9,10 • Obtained An Inheritance - 1:11-14 The Text In Context W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  3. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” The Believer’s Riches In Christ • Paul’s Prayer For The Ephesians • That they might know God - Ep 1:17 • That they might know the hope of His calling - Ep 1:18a • That they might know the glorious riches of His inheritance in the saints - Ep 1:18b • That they might know the exceeding greatness of God's power toward believers - Ep 1:19-23 The Text In Context W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  4. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” The Believer’s Riches In Christ • Saved By Grace Through Faith • Our condition outside of Christ- Ep2:1-4 • God has provided salvation- Ep 2:5-9 • We must accept salvation through an obedient faith- Ep2:8-10 The Text In Context W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  5. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” Brought Near By The Blood • Condition Without Christ - Aliens, strangers, no hope, without God - Ep 2:11,12 • Jesus brought peace with God for both Jews & Gentiles - Ep 2:14-18 • Condition in Christ – (Fellow citizens, saints, members of the household of God, the temple of God) -Ep 2:13,19-22 The Text In Context W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  6. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” The Mystery of Christ Revealed – 3:1-7 • A Dispensation of Grace given to Paul – (3:1,2) • Made known to Paul – (3:3) • Understood by reading – (3:4) • Revealed to holy apostles and prophets – (3:5) • Explained with reference to the Gentiles – (3:6) • Enacted by the working of God’s power – (3:7) W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  7. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” God’s Eternal Purpose – 3:8-13 • To reveal the unsearchable riches in Christ – (3:8) • To enlighten all men regarding the administration of the mystery – (3:9) • To show God’s divine wisdom through the church – (3:10) • To satisfy God’s redemptive plan in Christ – Providing access to God - (3:11-13) W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  8. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” Paul’s Second Prayer – 3:14-21 • Addressed to the Father of Jesus – (3:14) • All who serve and worship the Father are identified as members of His family – (3:15) • That they be strengthened through the Spirit in the inner man – (3:16) • That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith - (3:17) W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  9. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” Paul’s Second Prayer – 3:14-21 • That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith– (17-19) • Rooted & grounded in love – • That they may Comprehend the vastness of God’s goodness – (18) • To know the love of Christ (which is past knowledge) – (19) • That they be filled with the fullness of God – (19) W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  10. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” Paul’s Second Prayer – 3:14-21 • The Doxology – (20,21) • Glorifying God Who is able – (to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to His power that works in us – 20) • Glorifying God in the church – (by Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever – 21) W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

  11. “The Unveiling of The Mystery of God” Conclusion The Mystery of Christ Revealed – 3:1-7 God’s Eternal Purpose – 3:8-13 Paul’s Second Prayer – 3:14-21 W. 65th St. church of Christ / August 16,2009

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