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Jan 23, 2023 · In Ephesians 3:8 Paul refers to himself as “less than the least of all the Lord’s people.” This humble statement is then contrasted with “the boundless riches of Christ.” Paul describes himself as the lowest of believers while lifting Jesus up as the greatest of all.
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- In the Eternal Plan of God. a. Foreknown. Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren;
- Reconciled. a. Reconciled by God. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
- Redeemed. Colossians 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 1 Peter 1:18 knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers,
- No Condemnation. Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
Paul acknowledges his unworthiness in comparison to other believers, emphasizing the transformative power of God's grace. Historically, Paul’s conversion from a zealous Pharisee to a devoted apostle underscores the radical change that Christ can bring into a person's life.
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Riches (22x in New Testament … 14 specifically refer to the riches we have in Christ) — Root word is the idea to “furnish” or “fill” or “accomplish”
I invite you to join me on this journey from the book of Ephesians to discover God’s eternal purpose, His plan for your life,and learn how to practically live out an abundant and fruitful Christian life. 1. The focus of our next study: Ephesians 3:9 2. We will examine the “mysterious plan of God” as found in Ephesians 3:9. 3. I encourage you to rea...
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The Deeper Christian Bible Study Series in Ephesians is a Christ-centered practical in-depth verse-by-verse study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Join NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) as he expositionally preaches from this incredible book – which will help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with Jesus, and understand how to study God’s Wor...
NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) is a Christian who has an overwhelming passion for Jesus, the Gospel, and Studying God’s Word. He is a writer, teacher, and communicator who helps Christians discover and experience a passionate love for God and His Word so that they can grow in their faith, live victorious lives, share the Gospel boldly, grow in their in...
The word, “unfathomable,” is used only one other time in the New Testament, in Romans 11:33, where Paul exclaims, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!”
"To me, who is the very least of all the saints," he cried, "this grace was given to me, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ." Despite his murderous past and hatred of Christ, Paul was chosen by God to be His apostle to the Gentiles.
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Paul refers to part of his message as "unsearchable riches" of Christ. Paul uses similar wording in Romans 11:33 to describe the unsearchable judgments of God. In short, God's ways are beyond our understanding. His riches are beyond the human ability to search or examine.
