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Ephesians 3

21 verses

TL;DR

Paul reveals God's mystery that unites Gentiles with Christians and prays for their spiritual strength.

Summary

Paul opens by explaining that he, as a prisoner of Christ, received a revelation of God's mystery. He had been given the grace to disclose how the mystery of Christ—previously hidden—now unites Gentiles with the body of believers. He stresses that this knowledge is meant for all to understand and that it is granted through the Holy Spirit to apostles and prophets. Paul urges the church that, through this mystery, all people can see the fellowship God has created since the beginning of time. He prays that the Gentile believers be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted in love, and filled with God's fullness.

Outline
  1. Paul’s revelation of the mystery and its purpose
  2. The inclusion of Gentiles as fellow heirs
  3. Paul’s prayer for spiritual growth and strength
Themes
Revelation of divine mysteryInclusion and unity in the churchSpiritual empowerment through faith
Keywords
mysterygracefaithlovefellowshipapostlesprophetsspiritpower
People
PaulJesus ChristGod the Fatherthe Holy SpiritapostlesprophetsGentilessaints
Places
heavenearth
Things
mysterygracefellowshipspiritfaithloveapostlesprophets
Key Verses
  • Ephesians 3:5: Reveals the previously hidden mystery now disclosed by the Spirit
  • Ephesians 3:6: Highlights Gentiles as fellow heirs and partakers of God's promise
  • Ephesians 3:18: Encourages believers to be rooted in love and understand Christ’s love
Questions
  • What does Paul mean by the "mystery" of Christ?
  • How does the inclusion of Gentiles change the church’s identity?
  • In what ways can believers "be rooted and grounded in love"?
  • What role does the Holy Spirit play in conveying divine truth?
  • How does Paul’s prayer reflect the relationship between suffering and glory?
  • How can we apply Paul’s exhortation to see the breadth, length, depth, and height of the divine mystery?
Sentiment

positive
Encouraging, hopeful tone with emphasis on unity, revelation, and spiritual strength.