This conference was held in the spring 2013 in Colorado. It complements the two previous Bible conferences held in Arkansas and Northern Virginia.
In addition to being styled "an apostle to the Gentiles" (Rom 11:13), Paul could also be called the apostle of the Mystery. This "mystery" contained new revelation intended for a new people—the Church—living in a new age or dispensation of God’s plan.
"now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began, but now made manifest, and by the prophetic scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith …" Rom 16:25–26

Taking the Enigma Out of Paul’s Mystery – Colorado 2013

Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003

Ephesians #3

Ephesians #3

In Psa 103:1-14 David writes with the same theme that Paul amplifies in Eph 1:3. We have even greater cause to thank God. Parallels or expands Colossians Col 1:18-20. God the Father is "blessed" and worthy of our blessings -- our thanksgiving. Blessings to us are a gracious outpouring of the Trinity -- Father is author (Eph 1:3-6); Son is Executor (Eph 1:7-12); Spirit is Agent (Eph 1:13-14). We need no more blessing (Eph 1:3, Isa 30:18). Plan of God includes "all" or "every" spiritual blessing; we have equal standing, opportunity, and assets. There is no "second blessing". Our blessings are secure in the "heavenlies". 2Co 4:4, Mat 6:20 and Eph 2:2 says Satan cannot touch them. Mat 5:1-48 resets our misconception of the blessings. All blessing starts and ends with God. He is the source and recipient (Eph 2:5-7). He "blessed us" before human history began (Aorist tense) (Eph 1:4).

Scripture References: Colossians 1:18-20, Matthew 6:20, Ephesians 1:3, Isaiah 30:18, Psalms 103:1-14, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:5-7, Ephesians 1:7-12, Matthew 5:1-48, Ephesians 1:3-6, Ephesians 2:2

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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.

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