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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Ephesians 3

Paul begins to say something, but doesn't finish what he's saying and moves on to talk about something else. He goes on to talk about a mystery. This mystery was made known to him by the Spirit. This mystery was not made known to people previously, but has been made known to the Apostles and prophets. The mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs of the promise in Jesus Christ through the gospel. God is not just the God of the Jews and salvation is not just for them alone, but is also made available to the Gentiles.

This mystery has been revealed to Paul and he is now a carrier of this mystery and gospel. He is to preach this message to the Gentiles, bringing to light this mystery that God's wisdom may be made known. This plan was also part of God's purpose and plan.

Paul then goes on to lift up prayer for them. He asks for them to be strengthened with payer, so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. He desires for them to have the strength to understand the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge. Also, he says that they may be filled with the fullness of God. Then Paul gives a doxology kind of thing, even though the letter has yet to come to an end. I've actually heard this one quite a few times in church and it mentions how he is able.

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