The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #12
Eph 3:1-13, Col 1:26-27 - Dispensation of the mystery explains the uniqueness of Paul's teaching. Heb 3:1-6 compares Moses, steward over his "house" to Jesus in the new covenant. 3 distinctive: 1) personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit, 2) divine enabling, and 3) forgiveness of sin (Heb 10:17). Paul was the steward of the mystery (Eph 3:7).
Scripture References: Ephesians 3:7, Hebrews 10:17, Hebrews 3:1-6, Colossians 1:26-27, Ephesians 3:1-13
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.