new economic authority ephesians 1:18-21. a “new economy”

New Economic Authority

Ephesians 1:18-21

A “New Economy” Introduced by Jesus Christ (1:9-10)

God made known to us the mystery of His will,

according to His kind intention…

A “New Economy” Introduced by Jesus Christ (1:9-10)

God made known to us the mystery of His will,

according to His kind intention……with a view to an administration suitable

to the fullness of the times…

“the fulfillment of all human epochs / ages”

“oikonomia” – “House Law” / “economy”

A “New Economy” Introduced by Jesus Christ

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Inside-out

Changed Heart• after listening…

having also believed,…1:13

Loving Heart• your faith…and

your love for all the saints (1:15)

Burning Heart• I pray that the eyes

of your heart may be enlightened…. 1:18



Inside-out

Changed Heart• after listening…

having also believed,…1:13

Loving Heart• your faith…and

your love for all the saints (1:15)

Burning Heart• I pray that the eyes

of your heart may be enlightened…. 1:18

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Inside-out It means: hope, glory, power

1:17-19 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be

enlightened, so that you will know:

What is the hope of His calling,

What are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the

saints

And what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.

Hope / Glory / PowerKosmos Economy Jesus Economy Hope: career, $$

Hope / Glory / PowerKosmos Economy Jesus Economy Hope: career, $$ Hope: “his calling”

It Means Vision

To Jesus, you are:

A Bro/Sis

Co-Ruler

1:4-5 In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ… according to the kind intention of His will,


It Means Vision

To Jesus, you are:

A Bro/Sis Co-Heir

1:10 with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.

Hebrews 1:2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.

Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, …fellow-heirs with Christ.


It Means Vision

Romans 8:19-25 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are…

And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us …for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering.


It Means Vision It Means Courage

To Jesus, you are:

His Future

Ephesians 1:12 …so that we would be to the praise of His glory.


It Means Vision It Means Courage1:18 …so that you

can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called…2 Corinthians 4:16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

Hope / Glory / PowerKosmos Economy Jesus Economy Hope: career, $$ Glory: my fame!

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Hope: “his calling” Glory:

Your value

“DOXA” – means “to seem…”

I pray…what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, (1:18)


Hope: “his calling” Glory:

Your value

“DOXA” – means “to seem…”

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Hope: “his calling” Glory: his

inheritance Your value Shared with you

Philip. 2:10-11 …so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints (Eph.1:18)



inheritance Your value Shared with you Means JOY!Ephesians 1:17 that …the Father of glory,


Hope: “his calling” Glory: his inheritance

Your value Shared with you Means JOY! Get It!!

Ephesians 1:17 (NASB) that …the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation…

Hope / Glory / PowerKosmos Economy Jesus Economy Hope: career, $$ Glory: my fame! Power:

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inheritance Power: his power

Unlike all other power

(1:19) and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.


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Hope: “his calling” Glory: his inheritance Power: his power

Unlike all other power Resurrection Power

His power…which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead…


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Hope: “his calling” Glory: his inheritance Power: his power

Unlike all other power Resurrection Power Out-of-Bounds Power

1:20-23 …and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.


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Love Authority

I can love you because I have hope…

I can love you because I have the substance…

I can love you because I have authority in your

life

1 Corinthians 2:15-16 Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others. For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.


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I can love you because I have hope…

I can love you because I have the substance…

I can love you because I have authority in your

life

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