Ephesians 1:10

 

Ephesians 1:10

The Sixth Blessing: We are the First to Whom God Reveals His Ultimate Plan

 

Eph 1:10  That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 

        1.      Everything Will be Gathered Together Under the Authority of Christ

a.       In the Old Testament it was a people brought under the authority of Christ

                                                              i.      God chose Israel to set His love upon

1.      Deuteronomy 7:6-9 

                                                            ii.      God is not done with Israel

1.      Romans 11:26-27 

b.      In the New Testament it is a representation of all the peoples of the earth

                                                              i.      Galatians 3:26-29 

c.       Someday it will be everything

                                                              i.      Hebrews 1:1-2 

        2.      Everything in Heaven

a.       Christ won the war in Heaven

                                                              i.      Revelation 12:7-9 

b.      Payment for all sin, once for all, was made in heaven

                                                              i.      Hebrews 9:23-24 

         3.      Everything on Earth

a.       Christ won the final victory over Satan on the cross

                                                              i.      John 19:30 

b.      Everything will eventually bow the knee to Christ

                                                              i.      Philippians 2:6-11 

c.       Everything on earth will eventually be renewed

                                                              i.      2 Peter 3:12-13

        4.      Some Day all Will be Complete in Christ

a.       Isaiah 11:6-10