The trappings of human power didn’t impress Paul. But God’s power enthralled him. That helps explain why he got down on his knees and prayed for the church (Eph. 3:14-21).
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
God's Purpose for the Church (Page 2)
In biblical writing a “mystery” is something God reveals. The “mystery of Christ” (Eph. 3:1-6) is the wonderful truth that the Lord brings all nations together in one church. Ephesians 3:1-6 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace…
Jesus is our peace. He breaks down the “dividing wall of hostility” between nations and builds new things in its place (Eph. 2:14-22).
“Lost” is a biblical word describing the sad spiritual condition of people who need Jesus. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul examines what “lost” means (Eph. 2:11-13).
We were dead in our sins. But God made us alive together with Christ, raised us up with him and seated us in the heavenly places (Eph. 2:4-10). Why did the Lord do this stupendous thing?
Jesus has followers. The Bible calls them disciples. The prince of the power of the air has followers too (Eph. 2:1-3).