The Gift of Revelation

The Gift of Revelation
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 1/10/2021
Ephesians 3:1-6

Sermon Theme: The mystery of Christ has been revealed through the apostle Paul to the saints in Ephesus, and to us today, which gives us every reason in the world to be overwhelmed by the gospel of God and emboldened to live radical lives, proclaiming the gospel to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people group.

I. REVEALED: TO THE APOSTLE PAUL (Ephesians 2:11-12)
    A. The Prisoner of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 3:1)
    B. The Steward of God's Grace (Ephesians 3:2-3)

II. REVEALED: TO THE SAINTS (Ephesians 2:13-18)
    A. The Mystery Concealed (Ephesians 3:4-5a)
    B. The Mystery Revealed (Ephesians 3:5b-6)
        1. Recipients of the Revelation
            a. Paul (Acts 9)
            b. Peter (Acts 10)
        2. Content of the Revelation
            a. Gentiles are co-heirs
            b. Gentiles are co-members
            c. Gentiles are co-partakers

III. REVEALED: TO US TODAY (Application)
    A. Clarity on the Content of the Gospel
    B. Conviction on the Glory of the Gospel
    C. Courage in the Proclamation of the Gospel