Peter Barnes | Ephesians 3:9-13
SERMON NOTES
Making Known God’s Eternal Purpose
(Ephesians 3:9-13)
1. God’s eternal plan is now revealed.
– 3:9-11; the manifold or variegated wisdom of God, before a mystery, is now made known
– God does not zig-zag His way through the Bible as Dispensationalism teaches
2. The Church declares this plan to all people and angels.
– ‘to shine’ (v.9; see Acts 26:17-18; 2 Cor.4:3-6) to all; John Wesley: ‘the world is my parish’
– 1 Peter 1:12
3. This unfolded plan ought to give us boldness and encouragement.
– 3:12-13; Heb.10:19
– 2 Cor.4:1; 2 Tim.2:10; Rom.1:16
SERMON NOTES
Making Known God’s Eternal Purpose (Ephesians 3:9-13)
1. God’s eternal plan is now revealed.
– 3:9-11; the manifold or variegated wisdom of God, before a mystery, is now made known
– God does not zig-zag His way through the Bible as Dispensationalism teaches
2. The Church declares this plan to all people and angels.
– ‘to shine’ (v.9; see Acts 26:17-18; 2 Cor.4:3-6) to all; John Wesley: ‘the world is my parish’
– 1 Peter 1:12
3. This unfolded plan ought to give us boldness and encouragement.
– 3:12-13; Heb.10:19
– 2 Cor.4:1; 2 Tim.2:10; Rom.1:16