Ephesians 2:19-22

The Two Realms Jesus Christ PEACESignificant Eph. 2:2 you formerly walked according to the course of this world…

The Two Realms Eph. 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

The Significant Realm Is: New Position New Condition Effects New Position Standing with God

 New Position (standpoint) So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. Eph. 2:19-22

 New Position (standpoint) New Kingdom ○ Privileges ○ Protection So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints…

 New Position (standpoint) New Kingdom New Household ○ Intimacy …with the saints, and are of God's household

 New Position (standpoint) New Kingdom New Household ○ Intimacy ○ ACESS! …with the saints, and are of God's household

 New Position (standpoint) New Kingdom New Household ○ Intimacy ○ Access ○ God’s Concern …with the saints, and are of God's household Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?

 New Position (standpoint) New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

 New Position (standpoint) New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building ○ A community of closeness …you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Ephesians 3:1-5 When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles... assuming, by the way, that you know God gave me the special responsibility of extending his grace to you Gentiles. As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me. As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ. God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by his Spirit he has revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets. Ephesians 3:6-7 And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed ○ Jesus is in control of history! Ephesians 3:1-5 As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me. …God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by his Spirit he has revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed ○ Jesus is in control of history! ○ Even our personal tragedies! Ephesians 3:1 When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus…

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed ○ Jesus is in control of history! ○ Even our personal tragedies! ○ Living purpose-filled lives! Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed Glory: Stewards of God Ephesians 3:7-9 …of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed Glory: Stewards of God ○ Each of us carries great authority Ephesians 3:9-10 to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. Ephesians 2:2 the prince of the power of the air… 1 John 4:4 …greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed Glory: a Stewardship Power: we have answers! Ephesians 3:11-12 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.

 New Position New Kingdom New Household New Kind of Building  New Condition Hope: the Mystery Revealed Glory: a Stewardship Power: we have answers! Ephesians 3:11-12 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.

New Position / Condition Means  New Hope: New Rights & Responsibilities A “New History” A New “Constitution” ○ Rights to Free Choice! ○ Protection in Foreign Lands A Whole New Direction ○ Towards God, Other People, etc.

New Position / Condition Means  New Hope: New Rights & Responsibilities  New Glory: Something to Share & Give Ephesians 3:9-10 …to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

New Position / Condition Means  New Hope: New Rights & Responsibilities  New Glory: Something to Share & Give  New Power: New Relationships Christ in You Ephesians 3:14-17 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…

New Position / Condition Means  New Hope: New Rights & Responsibilities  New Glory: Something to Share & Give  New Power: New Relationships Christ in You Your fellow-bricks! Ephesians 3:18-19 …may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

New Position / Condition Means  New Hope: New Rights & Responsibilities  New Glory: Something to Share & Give  New Power: New Relationships Christ in You Your fellow-bricks! Ephesians 3:18-19 …may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

New Position / Condition Means  New Hope: New Rights & Responsibilities  New Glory: Something to Share & Give  New Power: New Relationships Christ in You Your fellow-bricks! Redeeming Others Ephesians 3:20 (NASB) Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us…

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The Two Realms Jesus Christ PEACESignificant Ephesians 2:2 …according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working…

The Two Realms Eph. 2:17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;

The Two Realms Eph. 2:5 he made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

The Two Realms Eph. 2:12 …having no hope and without God in the world.