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May 10, 2004 · Paul designates himself as “an apostle of Jesus Christ.” He was alike Christ’s possession and His representative. The risen Lord having both saved and sent him, Paul became God’s minister to the Gentiles.
- Paul was given a revelation into what was a mystery (1-4) Discussion Questions. Verse one starts with the phrase, “For this reason I, Paul…” What is the ending of this sentence?
- Other generations did not have this knowledge (5) Questions for Discussion. During what time was this mystery hidden? In what way did God choose to reveal it?
- The exact mystery was that Gentiles are fellow members of the body (6) Discussion Questions. What exactly is the mystery that Paul is referring to? What word is mentioned three times in this verse?
- Paul was a steward accomplishing this mission (7-10) Discussion Questions. Why was Paul a minster of the gospel? What special qualities did he have? Why does he call himself the least of all saints?
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
- 1 Corinthians 15:9. 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
- 1 Timothy 1:16. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
- 2 Timothy 4:16. 16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
- Acts 7:58. 58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles: During his Roman imprisonment Paul was under house arrest. In the day he was free to move around the house with the supervision of soldiers, but every night he was chained to a soldier to make sure he did not escape before his trial before Caesar.
1 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 wa...
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Paul an apostle – Paul introduces himself as “Paul and apostle of Christ” in most of his epistles. Paul has an amazing testimony of becoming an apostle. He was one of the most zealous persecutors of believers in the early church, but a divine encounter with Jesus transformed him.
