Ephesians #24 3:1-3
Expositing Ephesians Part 24. Ephesians 3:1-3. The Mystery of Christ Declared, Defined, and Disclosed by the Apostle Paul
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Matthew 13 #2 (parable 1, v3-9), part 2
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Ephesians #23: 2:21-22
The Church is now the living temple of God. Greek word used for Temple is ναος (naόs), sanctuary is ιερόν (ieron).
Matthew 13 #1 (parable 1, v3-9)
Parable #1: The parable of the sower and the seed (v3-9)
Ephesians #22: 2:19-22
The Church is now one nation, one household, and one new temple with Jesus Christ being the cornerstone.
Names of the Holy Spirit #19
Porter (John 10:3; Acts 16:6-11), Paraclete (advocate, helper, counselor, attorney) (John 14:16, 26), Witness (Rom 8:16; 9:1), The Finger of God (Matthew 12:28).
August Rosado: The 9th of Av
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Ephesians #21: 2:17-18
The announcement of peace introduces the reality that Believers have one access to God through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.
Names of the Holy Spirit #18
Seal (Eph 1:13; 4:30), Earnest payment or down payment (Greek αρραβών) (Eph 1:14), Clothing (Rom 13:14), Seven (Zech 3:9; Rev 5:6), Dove (Gen 1:2; Lk 3:22).
Ephesians #20: 2:14-16
Jesus Christ has brought peace through His death and reconciled Jewish and Gentile believers into one New Man, the Church.