Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in christ, in chapter 3. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. This remarkable passage is immensely practical both for the doctrines it highlights and the principles for prayer it models. In christ only is our conscience able to plead its righteousness before god. That means that we are to imitate god just as a child imitates a parent. It fits the day in the liturgical year because an epiphany is a manifestation of something. That is not the kind of experience for anyone to enjoy. To create a sense of hope and expectancy that we cannot even imagine what god might be pleased to do through our church for his glory and the good of this city and the hidden peoples if we ventured more on his power.
Chapter iii the church as the body of christ eph 1. Gods marvelous plan for the gentiles for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as i have already written briefly. It is so great that multitudes have literally given their lives for it throughout the ages. For what we have done and still do in the name of ephesians is only what it isour doing. Ephesians has been used to squelch and dominate, condemn and control. But another form in which the standard, or measure, is stated in this letter is. Last week we began our study of this glorious prayer in ephesians 1, beginning in verse 3. Its a long runon sentence, but theres a reason for it. Making known the manifold wisdom of god through prison and prayer. God has richly blessed us with every spiritual blessing through christ. None of us are worthy to be gods servants, but god has not only saved us by grace, but he has chosen to use us by grace. The essence of pauls intercession is for the church to be filled in relation to all the fullness that god intends for them. Karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for pentecost 7.
There was the big cardboard box sitting on my porch. Quotes are from the public domain world english bible chrysostom also preached on ephesians 3. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i direct your attention to in this epistle. He has just prayed that the ephesians would be filled up to all the fullness of god. Sermons from ephesians 3 praying for your prodigal ephesians 1. Today we turn to the opening verses of chapter six to find gods instructions for the children in the home. The working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ, when he raised him from the dead ephesians 1. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to ephesians, chapter one. Note that some aspects of my theology have changed since i taught these studies.
Ephesians 3 commentary the sermon bible commentary. Publication date 1872 topics catholic church, sermons, french publisher paris. Feb 22, 2010 another sermon in the ephesians series. That is a statement or a phrase that combines seemingly absurd opposites. We are currently working our way through the wonderful epistle of paul to the ephesians. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 243 lectionary texts for july 15, 2012. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his spirit. Jan 25, 2009 am in my last sermon, i urged you to enjoy your life. Receiving and revealing the gospel dallas northway. Feb 22, 2017 ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in christ, in chapter 3. In those verses we were told to be followers of god, as dear children.
Mantey, a manual grammar of the greek new testament new york. See my blog series on theology for more about these changes. Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. Last week we began our study of this glorious prayer in ephesians 1, beginning in verse 3 and running all the way to verse 14. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. The secret of popularity and success are found in a servant leader. And when you properly understand ephesians 3, its no mystery why this is so. Of the festal sermons she selected only three, her principle of selection being. You ought to do this, in the first place, because god tells you to eat your bread with joy, drink your wine with a merry heart, let your garments always be white, let your head lack no oil, live joyfully with the wife whom you love, whatever your. It is so great that, to this day, sacrifices are made worldwide for its benefit. This precious book reveals to us the riches of gods grace in jesus christ. The way that god designed our five senses so that they adjust to minimize harsh stimuli is amazing.
What i god able to do, first, second, third he is able to help you through every. Im always harping on you to read and study the scriptures in their context. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to ephesians, chapter one, as we continue making our way through this great letter of the apostle paul to the church at ephesus and to you and me, because we know that every word. Its clear language and powerful imagery make it a great resource for this, i suppose, but i say that with a huge sigh. Your eyes adjust to bright sunlight so that it doesnt seem so bright or to a dark room so that it isnt so dark. In love 5 he predestined us 2 for adoption as sons through jesus christ, according to the purpose of his will. Its one thing to read the owners manual and know what youve got.
Instead paul shows us how to pray so that we will enjoy the love of our creator, our saviour and our lord. Your ears filter out certain noises so that you dont even think about them. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i. Its not bad grammar, its intentionally constructed because everything in these verses are connected to each other. Sermons from ephesians 3 and others keep believing ministries.
Mar 19, 2017 that is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. Sermons from ephesians pauls second prayer for the. In the previous lesson we saw where paul was about to start his second prayer for the ephesians in ep 3. To the praise of gods glory 2015006 download mp3 download pdf. Ephesians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. That is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. This page contains sermons on ephes ians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. Sunday, july 19, 2015 pentecost 8b it seemed like i had to wait a really long time. Mystery is the term that runs throughout this passage from ephesians. This precious book reveals to us the riches of gods grace. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. Some of the sermons on ephes ians also contain mp3 audio files. Paul describes the magnitude of the what god has done for us, and shows us that the purpose of it all is to. The word able refers to the power one has by virtue of inherent ability and resources.
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of. This wisdom of god is being made known to principalities and powers in the heavenly places 1 not just to the gentiles ep 3. The epistle to the ephesians pauls second prayer for the ephesians 3. Able describes that which has sufficient or necessary power, means, skill, or resources to accomplish an objective. Photo 3 william wade harris and the singers at grand bassam, 1914. Ephesians chapter 3 bible bible sermons online bible.