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Showing The Wisdom Of God (Eph. 3:10) Paul rejoices in the fact that he can proclaim the gospel of Christ, the good news of salvation that unites all the saved into one body, the church. As he marvels in this message he reminds us that the church (the fulfill-ment of God’s plan) shows the very wisdom of God… |
Showing The Wisdom Of God (Eph. 3:10)
Paul rejoices in the fact that he can proclaim the gospel of Christ, the good news of salvation that unites all the saved into one body, the church. As he marvels in this message he reminds us that the church (the fulfill-ment of God’s plan) shows the very wisdom of God…
- …by listening to God’s Will
- Paul proclaimed that what he had written to them was the revelation of God (v3-7).
- This was the message Paul proclaimed, not one of man’s wisdom (1 Cor. 1:17-25; 2:1-5; Gal. 1:11-12). It was and still is God’s Word that all need to hear (Acts 20:32; 2 Tim. 4:2-4).
- We can only be the church of God’s wisdom today if we listen to God’s wisdom as revealed in His word.
- …by following God’s Will
- Likewise we can only be the church of God’s wisdom if we follow God’s will.
- Paul is writing to Christians, the saints, the faithful in Christ Jesus (Eph. 1:1) – they have heard it and followed it – he is writing of the boldness and confidence they could have as a result (Eph. 3:11-12).
- The gospel message was one that was to be acted upon (Matt. 7:24-27; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:40-41; etc.); hearing of God’s great plan and doing nothing would not benefit them (James 1:22; Heb. 4:2)
- …by proclaiming God’s Will
- As the church of God’s wisdom, we have an obligation to proclaim His will.
- Paul rejoiced in being able to proclaim the gospel (Eph. 3:7-8), shouldn’t we as well? (Matt. 28:19-20; Rom. 1:14-16; Acts 8:4; 2 Tim. 4:2; 2:2; Rev. 22:17).
When we hear and follow and proclaim God’s will, we will show the wisdom of God in the church.
