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 #14

Ephesians #14

Though unworthy, the prodigal son's father restored his: robe - authority; ring - bank account; and sandals - service. Our Father pours out His Grace unconditionally to those seeking reconciliation. Eph 3:8-13 Paul considers himself much the same as the prodigal -- "less than the least of the saints" (1Co 15:9, Eph 3:8, 1Ti 1:15). We have "unsearchable riches" because of our relationship (Eph 3:8). "Fellowship" -- economy -- the law of the household in Eph 3:9, is the same word for dispensation, and speaks of stewardship. The "mystery" was hid from angels, the "manifold wisdom of God" (multi-colored Eph 3:10) -- Jesus death is His victory (Rom 8:28), power in weakness and enigma -- making sinners saints. Five works of the Holy Spirit at salvation: union (1Co 12:13), regeneration (Tit 3:5), indwelling (Rom 8:9-11), gifts (1Co 12:7), and sealing (Eph 1:13, Eph 4:30). The norm and standard (Eph 3:11) -- the cross -- the means by which He fulfills His purpose. We have bold access to Grace (Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12, Rom 5:1-2, Heb 4:16, Heb 10:19-22). In Eph 3:13 Paul encourages us not to evaluate circumstances inappropriately (2Co 4:7). The principal of the cross is our guide.

Scripture References: Ephesians 3:10, Ephesians 3:11, Ephesians 3:13, Ephesians 3:9, Ephesians 4:30, Hebrews 10:19-22, Ephesians 3:8, Ephesians 1:13, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:8, Romans 8:9-11, Romans 5:1-2, Ephesians 3:8-13, Titus 3:5, Ephesians 3:12, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:18

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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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