Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ephesians 3:10-11

 

Ephesians 3:10-11

The People of Preaching

 

Eph 3:10  To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 

Eph 3:11  According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 

         1.      God is Going to Reveal His Incredible Wisdom Through His Church

a.       What is the Church?

                                                              i.      Christ is head of the Universal Church

1.      Hebrews 12:23 

                                                            ii.      The local church should be under the leadership of men who submit to Christ

1.      Ephesians 4:11-12 

                                                          iii.      Christ nourishes His Church with His body

1.      John 6:53-56 

                                                          iv.      Christ unites His Church through His sacrifice

1.      1 Corinthians 11:23-24 

b.      How is God wise?

                                                              i.      His thoughts are higher than ours

1.      Isaiah 55:8-9 

                                                            ii.      His plans are eternal and cannot be altered

1.      Ephesians 1:11-12 

        2.      God’s Boast to the Heavenly Host is His Church

a.       Who are the heavenly host of which Paul speaks?

                                                              i.      Isaiah 6:2-3 

b.      The heavenly host stands in awe of the gospel we preach

                                                              i.      1 Peter 1:12 

c.       The Church is glorified by the enthronement of the Son

                                                              i.      Hebrews 1:5-8 

d.      The Son intends to use His Church to accomplish the final victory

                                                              i.      Romans 16:20 

         3.      God Makes All this Possible by His Son Who is the Bread of Life

a.       Jesus fuels the victory of His Church

                                                              i.      John 6:48-51 

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