Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. God's secret plan, is put into effect by God's offer to save men through Christ by faith!!! Fatherhood describes the most intimate relationship of love and of fellowship and of care. Why was it important for Paul to remind the Gentile believers of the source of his authority versus that of some other preacher-teachers who had not been sent by God? God’s Marvelous Plan for the Gentiles. Paul would never have claimed to be the first man to discover the universality of the love of God; he would have said that God told him the secret which had not been previously revealed to any man. On the other hand there is fatherhood. So often we know what is right, and mean to do it, but our will is not strong enough to back our knowledge and to carry out our intentions. Today, as I read and reflect upon this prayer of Paul I will thank the Lord God for placing it upon his heart and for pouring it out through his letter to the Ephesians and others. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you a place in your life where you have not been bringing a challenge to the Lord. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization 3:8 To me—less than the least of all the saints—this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ. Which he achieved. Johnson says "The idea is that The Father is the Father of all the families of his children, whether Jews or Gentiles on earth, or in heaven." God is holy and those who seek his friendship must be holy too. (2) "You will see in my actions and my whole life, my understanding of the secret of God's will for the Gentiles! Reading of Scripture ( Lisa and Sonny White) "Your very life and growth has its roots in love, and love is the mortar that builds you living stones (1 Peter 2:5) into God's Temple (Ephesians 2:22) on the foundation which is Jesus Christ!" See Ephesians 3:19. He calls it polupoikilos (Greek #4182), which means many-coloured. The main subject of Ephesians 3:1-13 is God's call to the Gentiles and Paul's mission as an apostle to take the Good News to the Gentiles. The word Paul uses for Christ dwelling in our hearts is the Greek katoikein (Greek #2730) which is the word used for permanent, as opposed to temporary, residence. There was a little boy whose father was promoted to the exalted rank of brigadier. When were you unable to comprehend a Biblical teaching prior to your salvation, but once indwelt by the Holy Spirit of God, you could understand? We hold a current license from Sure, show me around! That means even more than that he kneels; it means that he prostrates himself. "Unless your roots and foundations are in love, you will never really be able to understand the far reaching effects of Christ's love!!! ", Do not be discouraged. unless otherwise noted. Paul never thought of himself as having discovered the universal love of God; he thought of God having revealed it to him. This plan, kept hidden for ages by God, the Creator of everything. Prelude: “Voluntary” by J. Stanley and of letting everyone see how this secret plan is going to work out. The main subject of Ephesians 3:1-13 is God's call to the Gentiles and Paul's mission as an apostle to take the Good News to the Gentiles. I am less. Some scholars think Paul had written other letters to the Ephesians, which do not form part of the New Testament. It is given to him--by God. We must note the word used for Paul's attitude in prayer. Amen. There is paternity. He tells us that in his childhood he possessed a toy theatre in which all the characters were cut-outs in cardboard. 3:17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love. It is often astonishingly difficult to persuade people to serve the Church. Here is another vivid instance of the fact that the Christian has always a double life and a double address. That secret was that the love and mercy and grace of God were meant not for the Jews alone but for all mankind. Once when he was talking to an orchestra when he was preparing to play one of Beethoven's symphonies with them he said: "Gentlemen, I am nothing; you are nothing; Beethoven is everything." Dr. P. Shane Green) How does Paul describe his present situation in Ephesians 3:1 (printed below?) As I learn from the apostles the Gospel story may I be enlightened and may I share Your story with others. (iii) Again Paul returns to one of his favourite thoughts. Dr. P. Shane Green) Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. "The Gentiles share directly with the Jews in the heavenly inheritance. Fax: Why might a non-Christian have trouble understanding what Paul is teaching? And that Christ. Bibliography InformationBarclay, William. The secret is that the Gentiles are fellow-heirs, fellow-members of the same body, fellow-sharers in the promise in Jesus Christ, through the good news of which I was made a servant through the free gift of the grace of God, which was given to me according to the working of his power. Postlude: “Vater unser im Himmelreich” (Wayne Martz, Organ | Martin Luther), This Week's Worship Service: Today I will thank the Lord God and I will share that Biblical perspective with a fellow believer whom I believe will be blessed by that Word of encouragement. Tuesday Morning Bible Study – Ephesians 3 (Continued) Join Dr. Green this fall for a study on Ephesians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians. "My prayer to God for you is: that out of the wealth of his glory, he would give you power (compare Acts 4:31) through his Spirit who lives in you (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), to be strong in your inner selves as you see God's promises to you and that you will have the courage to hold firmly to these things!!!". Dr. P. Shane Green) Bookstore; Labs; Blogs; Login. In union with him, through his faithfulness, we have boldness and confidence when we approach God. "I want you to come to know Christ's love, on which his church is built. The meaning of “Who you *were* is no longer who you are in-Christ” is important. Pinafore. When The Sun Finally Rises: Wrestling With The Past (Gen. 32:22-32), 2. Postlude: “Erin ‘feste Burg” (C. Kuntze), This Week's Service: Postlude: “Our Father in Highest Heaven” (Wayne Martz, Organ | J. S. Bach), St. Paul United Methodist Church given to me according to the working of his power. No man, no Church, no nation has exclusive possession of God; that is the mistake which the Jews made. He came upon a man at work and asked him: "What are you doing?" There was in the word none of the love and intimacy which Jesus put into it. The man said: "I am earning so much money at my work." No man is outside the love of Christ; no place is out with its reach. You can know it, although it is true that in this world we can only know in part the infinite love of Christ! Anthem: “How Firm a Foundation” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz | arr. yes, to know it, even though it is beyond all knowing, so that you will be filled with all the fullness of God. God makes us new every morning. Nation is against nation, man is against man, class is against class. Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. ", The freedom to enter into. so that you, with all God's people, will be given strength to grasp the breadth, length, height and depth of the Messiah's love. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The fatherhood of God extends to all men, and that means that we must love and respect one another. Special Music: “What a Beautiful Name” (Joy Sloan, Sarah Teel, Jay Davis, Eric Buchanan, Connor Davis, Eric Jones, and Ken Posey)

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