“The Big Reveal!”
From Ephesians 3
Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Teaches Us:
1. We are by God for .
📖 Ephesians 3:1-5 (ESV) For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.
What is Paul’s calling teaching ME?
- There is power in dedication
- Being Chosen by God trumps Being Appointed by anyone
- Trust God’s timing. It is ALWAYS perfect
Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Teaches Us:
2. We are just .
📖 Ephesians 3:6-9 (ESV) This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.7 Of this Gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things,
“In Christ, both Jews and gentiles are co-heirs in the promise THROUGH the Gospel”
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is the Good News that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for our sins and rose again, eternally triumphant over death, hell, and Satan so that there is now no condemnation for those who believe, but only everlasting joy.
Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Teaches Us:
3. We are the Not the .
📖 Ephesians 3:10-12 (ESV) So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
**Angels Know God as Creator. We know God as a Creator and a Redeemer**
Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Teaches Us:
4. We are the of His wisdom.
📖 Ephesians 3:13 (ESV) So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
The wisdom of the Cross is this: Jesus asks us to pick up our crosses and demonstrate to Satan and his demons that we treasure Christ more than any human comfort.
Sermon in a sentence:
Here is what Paul’s Big Reveal means to you: As soon as you give your ‘Yes’ to Him, God Can and Will use every bit of Your Story for His Glory.
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