The little book of Jude is seldom read, and rarely preached—much to the loss of the Body of Christ. Whereas today many messages and ministries are trumpets giving an uncertain call (1Co 4:8), this small book is a clear call to believers in Jesus Christ to enter the invisible war raging from the beginning of time. In the age-old campaign of Satan against God, the issue is always truth or deception (Joh 8:44–45). Thus, Jude confronts the deceivers of his time with the timeless truth of the good news of life in Christ, and challenges those who have received this life to “contend earnestly [struggle valiantly] for the faith.”
Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #13
Eph 3:1-9 the mystery is a revelation from Jesus Christ -- the mystery of the forming of the body of Christ (Eph 1:9). As His body, we are spiritually united to Christ (Eph 2:13, 2Pe 2:13-16). The mystery is not revealed in the Old Testament. Eph 3:7 - Paul was given a gift he passed on to us. Eph 3:8-9 - "the fellowship of the mystery".
Scripture References: Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 2:13, Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 3:1-9, Ephesians 3:8-9
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.