Mystery - Ephesians 3

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. – Ephesians 3:6

The mystery here is reveal through revelation to Paul. It is the fact that Jesus not only came for the Jews…but for the Gentiles as well. This had NEVER been revealed before.

His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 3:11-12

Two key points in these two verses;
God’s Eternal Purpose – reconciling man back to God….accomplished through Jesus Christ
Through the Church - God’s plan is to use His church (you and me), to make His Eternal Purpose known.

As Followers of Christ, we have a calling just as Paul did to make known the Mystery…which it still is to some, and share the love and hope people have in Jesus.

Lastly, we have titles….Christians, Christ Followers, Believers, Pastor…but don’t you love Paul’s title? The prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles. There’s something just not politically correct about that…..and I love it!