We Exist to Reveal God's Manifold Wisdom - Ephesians 2021-22 Series

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“The manifold, many coloured aspects ofJesus”

We Exist to Reveal God's Manifold Wisdom - Ephesians 2021-22 Series
Ps Rob Clayton
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This week in the Ephesians Series, Ps Rob unpacks Paul’s earnest revelation in Ephesians 3:5-11 that the Church is called to display God’s infinite manifold wisdom.

This is what we are about.

Our purpose - the purpose of the Church - is to reveal that God is infinitely wise! His plan is for us to actively and intentionally reveal His manifold wisdom both in the natural and spiritual realms - through preaching the Gospel, laying hands on people, delivering people, healing people, displaying His power, remaining strong in faith and love despite severe suffering, etc.

Ephesians 3:10 (NIV)
10 His 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,

Israel Has Not Been Superseded - Ephesians 2021-22 Series

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Israel Has Not Been Superseded - Ephesians 2021-22 Series
Ps Rob Clayton
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Israel has not been superseded by the Christian Church.

In this week's episode, Ps Rob unpacks Ephesians 3:1-7. We look at why Replacement Theology (aka Supersessionism) is bad for Israel, the Christian Church, and society in general. The truth is that Israel is most definitely still the people of God, and "through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with [emphasis added] Israel". We are grafted in.

Ephesians 3:6 (NIV)
6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.