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Unsearchable Riches: The Role of Grace and Wisdom in Ephesians 3:7-13

In Ephesians 3:7-13 (NIV), the Apostle Paul reflects on his role as a servant of the gospel, humbled by God’s grace. Despite feeling lesser than all of God's people, he is empowered to reveal the unsearchable riches of Christ to the Gentiles and clarify the divine mystery hidden for ages. Paul emphasizes the manifold wisdom of God, meant to be demonstrated through the church to the spiritual rulers and authorities. He encourages believers to remain steadfast, even amidst his sufferings, which ultimately serve their glory.

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Unsearchable Riches: The Role of Grace and Wisdom in Ephesians 3:7-13

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  1. Ephesians 3:7-13 (NIV) 7I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. 8Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

  2. 10His 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, 11according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

  3. ..through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms… Eph 3:10

  4. πολυποίκιλος polupoikilos poikilos = “wrought in various colors,” diversified, intricate, complex, subtle polu = “many”

  5. …the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms… Eph 3:10

  6. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ… Eph 3:8

  7. ..and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things... Eph 3:9

  8. “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!How unsearchable his judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!” Romans 11:33

  9. 8Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Eph 3:8-9

  10. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ… Eph 3:8

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