Ephesians 3:1-21

Contents: Church, a mystery hidden in past ages. Prayer for inner fullness and knowledge.

Characters: Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Paul.

Conclusion: The divine purpose to make of both Jew and Gentile a wholly new thing, the Church, the Body of Christ, was a mystery unrevealed in Old Testament times, the revelation of which was committed to Paul. Nothing is too hard for divine grace to do; what a mighty treasury of mercy, grace, and love is laid up in Christ Jesus, both for Jew and Gentile who will receive Him as their Lord.

Key Word: Revelation, Ephesians 3:3.

Strong Verses: Ephesians 3:8; Ephesians 3:9; Ephesians 3:10; Ephesians 3:16; Ephesians 3:17; Ephesians 3:18; Ephesians 3:19; Ephesians 3:20.

Striking Facts: Ephesians 3:9; Ephesians 3:10. The marvelous redemption of men by grace through faith, on the ground of Christ's atonement is to be a lesson eternally to Satan and his hosts, of the power of God. Angels are made to see how His glory can be displayed in His dealings with sin.