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The New EconomyEphesians 1:7-12
How to Enjoy EphesiansRead through this small book 1x/weekUse different translations: NASB, NLT, NIV.
You’ll never be the same!
The New EconomyRevealed directly to Paul by the Creator. Eph. 1:1 “By the will of God”
The New EconomyRevealed directly to PaulThe economy of God’s love.
v.2 “Grace to you and peace from God…” v.3 “…has fulfilled us with everything He has…” v.4 “He chose us…before the foundation of the
world…” v.4 “that we would become like Him…” v.5 “adoption as sons” v.6 “His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in
the Beloved.” v.7 “forgiveness…he lavished on us”
It Means
• NO DEMANDS!
• All by Grace• All is new!
In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Eph. 1:8-9)
The New EconomyRevealed directly to PaulThe economy of God’s love.God’s wisdom and insight.
NOT his:
The New EconomyRevealed directly to PaulThe economy of God’s love.God’s wisdom and insight.
In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Eph. 1:8-9)
the μυστηριον
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the Bible
Matthew 13:11“the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven”Luke 8:10“the mysteries of the kingdom of God”Rom. 11:25“this mystery... Israel has experienced a hardening in part”Rom. 16:25-26“the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed”1 Cor. 4:1“servants of Christ... entrusted with the mysteries of God”Eph. 1:9“the mystery of His will”Eph. 3:2-3“the administration of God’s grace... the mystery made known to me by revelation”Eph. 3:4“the mystery of Christ”Eph. 3:9“this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God”
Eph. 5:32“a profound mystery... Christ and the church”Col. 1:26“the mystery... kept hidden for ages and generations, but... now disclosed”Col. 1:27“this mystery, which is Christ in you”Col. 2:2“the mystery of God, namely, Christ”Col. 4:3“the mystery of Christ”1 Tim. 3:9“keep hold of the deep truths [mysteries] of the faith”1 Tim. 3:16“the mystery of godliness is great”Rev. 10:7“the mystery of God will be accomplished”
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Eph. 1:8-9)
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.
His Closely-Guarded SecretMatthew 13:11-15 Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted…For the heart of this people has grown dull…”
Matthew 13:15 (KJV) For this people's heart is waxed gross,
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.
His Closely-Guarded SecretA New Economic RealityEphesians 1:10 (NASB) 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. In Him
oikonomia
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.
His Closely-Guarded SecretA New Economic RealityA Universe United
the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.
His Closely-Guarded SecretA New Economic RealityA Universe United
Fractured Universe
Spirit vs. Spirit
Humans vs.
Spiritual
Humans vs.
NatureHumans
vs. Humans
Me vs. You
Me vs. Myself
the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.
His Closely-Guarded SecretA New Economic RealityA Universe Unitedthe summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him
Everyone Loses!
Spirit vs. Spirit
Humans vs.
Spiritual
Humans vs. Nature
Humans vs.
Humanity
Me vs. You
Me vs. Myself
“He who does not gather with Me scatters.”
Matthew 12:30
The New Economy: the μυστηριονA Core Theme in the BibleGod’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.
His Closely-Guarded SecretA New Economic RealityA Universe UnitedA Universe that Makes Sense
“the summing up of all things in Christ” ἀνακεφαλ
α
The New Economy: In Christ
A New Sherriff In
Town!
13 Timesin 13
Verses!
“the summing up of all things in Christ”
New Economy:
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom…” (Eph.1:7 NLT)
“It was for freedom that Christ set you free” (Gal. 5:1)
New Freedom in ChristNOBODY Owns
You!The ‘god’ of this world
Your ‘boss’
Your parents
Your past
The New Economy
In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
• “Happy are the poor in spirit”
Radical Thinking
The New Economy
In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
• “Happy are the gentle…”
Radical Thinking
The New Economy
In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
• “Happy are those who are persecuted”
Radical Thinking
The New Economy
In all wisdom and insight
He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
• “Pick up a cross and follow me!”
Radical Thinking
The New Economy
“Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Eph. 1:11
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
New Authority in Christ• Matthew 8:23-
27
New “Rules” Apply!
The New Economy
“Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Eph. 1:11
New Freedom in ChristNew Wisdom in ChristNew Authority in Christ
New Identity in ChristAdopte
d RICH!
The New Economy
“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.”
Ephesians 1:10
Disestablishment:
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
New Authority in Christ
New Identity in Christ
• "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because…
• He anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor .
• He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives
• And recovery of sight to the blind• To set free those who are oppressed• To proclaim the favorable year of the
Lord ."
The Life of Christ: Luke 4:18-19
• And all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage as they heard these things;
• and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to throw Him down the cliff.
The Result: Luke 4:28-29
Say It!Ephesians 1:12 “…to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.”
Disestablishment:
New Freedom in Christ
New Wisdom in Christ
New Authority in Christ
New Identity in Christ
“Let a man regard us in this manner: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.”1 Corinthians 4:1
Next Week:
Get This New Life Working!The Security in Disestablishment!
The New Economy Revealed directly to Paul The economy of God’s love.
v.2 “Grace to you and peace from God…” v.3 “…has fulfilled us with everything He has…” v.4 “He chose us…before the foundation of the
world…” v.4 “that we would become like Him…” v.5 “adoption as sons” v.6 “His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in
the Beloved.” v.7 “we have redemption…the forgiveness…”
New Economic Realities
Wealth, not poverty
Grace, not works
Long-term, not brief
Purpose, not random
The New Economy Revealed directly to Paul The economy of God’s love.
v.2 “Grace to you and peace from God…” v.3 “…has fulfilled us with everything He has…” v.4 “He chose us…before the foundation of the
world…” v.4 “that we would become like Him…” v.5 “adoption as sons” v.6 “His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in
the Beloved.” v.7 “we have redemption…the forgiveness…”
New Economic Realities
Wealth, not poverty
Grace, not works
Long-term, not brief
Purpose, not random
The New Economy Revealed directly to Paul The economy of God’s love.
v.2 “Grace to you and peace from God…” v.3 “…has fulfilled us with everything He has…” v.4 “He chose us…before the foundation of the
world…” v.4 “that we would become like Him…” v.5 “adoption as sons” v.6 “His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in
the Beloved.” v.7 “we have redemption…the forgiveness…”
New Economic Realities
Wealth, not poverty
Grace, not works
Long-term, not brief
Purpose, not random
The New EconomyRevealed directly to PaulThe economy of God’s love.
v.2 “Grace to you and peace from God…” v.3 “…has fulfilled us with everything He has…” v.4 “He chose us…before the foundation of the
world…” v.4 “that we would become like Him…” v.5 “adoption as sons” v.6 “His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in
the Beloved.” v.7 “we have redemption…the forgiveness…”
New Economic Realities
Wealth, not poverty
Grace, not works
Long-term, not brief
Purpose, not random
