Category: General
Thought : To me, the church (body of Christ) is extremely valuable, not only upon earth but also "in the heavenly realms." Question : Have I perceived God's intentions through His plan for the church? Scripture : Ephesians 3:10 (NIV): "His...
Thought : To me, "the administration of this mystery" is an unparalleled unfolding of the gospel and all its effects upon the world. The gospel has made an enormous impact on our planet! Question : Do I participate in some way to help "make plain" the...
Thought : To me, Paul's captivation by God Who chooses to use humble people for noble ends is enthralling! Question : Could I receive God's power and become His servant? Scripture : Ephesians 3:8 (NIV): "Although I am less than the least of all...
Thought : To me, we all need a "work" of God's grace and power to recreate us into servants of His gospel. Question : What does it mean to become a servant of His gospel? Scripture : Ephesians 3:7 (NIV): "I became a servant of this gospel by...
Thought : To me, the goal of God's "mystery" is the sweet unity we all crave. Hallelujah! Question : Do I know what it means to "share in the promise?" Scripture : Ephesians 3:6 (NIV): "This mystery is that through the gospel...
Thought : To me, the revelation of the mystery of the gospel fulfills all my hunger for peace between me and my fellow men, and I am satisfied "in Christ." Question : Have I grasped the true meaning of the mystery of Christ? Scripture : Ephesians 3:5...
Thought : To me, we need to trust Paul's message as divinely inspired truth, with as much trust as God had in depositing it upon Paul. Question : Do we know where true insight (into the mystery of Christ) comes from? Scripture : Ephesians 3:4 (NIV): "In...
Thought : To me, God's love of mystery, as demonstrated in His applications of grace, creates much awe in me of His plan and how it unfolds to all of us. Question : How has God revealed His mysteries to me? Scripture : Ephesians 3:3 (NIV): "that is, the...
Thought : To me, we ought to aspire to Paul's example and live for others. Question : In what way and to what purpose has God's grace been administered to us? Scripture : Ephesians 3:2 (NIV): "Surely you have heard about the administration of...
Thought : To me, the apostle Paul is one very dynamic, if not the most powerful, of all the apostles. We're so blessed to have his writings! Question : Am I willing to follow Paul's example and become a "prisoner" unto Jesus Christ? Scripture...