Title: God's Economy/Ephesians 3:1-13
Description Essay on Ephesians
Title: God's Economy
Text Ephesians 3:1-13
1. The economy of grace refers to God's plan of grace.
“You must have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God, which was given to me for you.
d” (Ephesians 3:2).
Here is the word “dispensation”. The Greek word translated as dispensation is plan.
is a word with a meaning. Thus, “the economy of grace” means “a gracious plan.”
is. Therefore, “the dispensation of the mystery hidden in God” (verse 9) is God’s
I have seen it and I have come to know it. Now that I have come to know this profound meaning and economy, I will not tell you.
I couldn't hear it, I couldn't help but say it. Sometimes persecuted and worth in prison
Even if there was a case, I told it and told it again and again. Then he realized God's
What does secret mean?
1) Contents of the economy
The “economy,” that is, God’s plan of grace, is interpreted this way in other Scriptures.
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“You have been favorably made your servants” (“Joint Translation Revised Version”),
“That this office was given by grace” (「New Standard Version」)
In other words, the office God has given is to participate in God's plan of grace.
says It means that those in charge were involved in the plan of salvation.
is.
Do you think that you are precious servants of God who participated in God's plan of grace?
I hope you believe it.
So, what is the economy of grace that we are talking about today?
for the Gentiles to become joint heirs in Christ Jesus through the gospel
And together we are members, and together we are partakers of the promise (verse 6).
To put it in one word, Gentiles, just like Jews, believe in the gospel and receive salvation.
It means that we become children of God and heirs of heaven.
The gospel he is talking about is good news. Sinners believe in Jesus Christ
The good news is that you will be saved by the grace of God. hungry
The gospel is like food to those who are thirsty and living water to those who are thirsty.
There is neither mystery nor emotion to those of us who come in contact with it.
It is all too well known to us that God's secret plan of grace is
content. However, in an era where yangban and servant coexist, human equality
It was unimaginable to say. Yangban and Sangmin put their heads together
There are things that can be said to be an irony.
If so, what was the attitude of the Jews toward the Gentiles at that time?
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The people and the kingdom that do not serve you will perish, and their people must be destroyed.
Lira (Isa 60:12)
Gentiles exist only to serve the Jews, not to serve Israel.
Otherwise, it's just an annihilated existence. The toil and abundance of the Gentiles,
Magnificence means it's all for Israel. having this idea
In the world of Jews, Gentiles are equal with Jews in Jesus Christ.
It was an unimaginable idea that crabs would be saved. But the apostle
I am speaking. Gentiles also become heirs together in Jesus Christ,
together in Jesus Christ, and together in Jesus Christ,
It means being a partaker of the promise.
If so, how do we who live today understand these words that touch our hearts?
would be a word?
In Jesus Christ, there is no priority, no racial discrimination, no skin color discrimination between North and South.
Also, the difference between a rich boss and a low-end worker is also in the hundreds of millions of apartments.
There is no difference between the rich who live and the poor who live on a monthly rent of 20,000 won.
I did. A person who is smart and learns everything easily and goes to a good university or a few
There is no difference between people with disabilities who have to work several days to memorize a language. but
There is one body, one member, and one child of God in Jesus Christ.
All are made in the image of God, so in Jesus Christ we
It is just one body.
2. The gift of grace, that is, God made us workers.
A gift of grace? Of course, grace itself is a gift to us. but today
Paul speaks of the gift of grace:
The gift of grace is
God's grace given to me as His power works for this gospel.
By the gift I have become a worker (Ephesians 3:7).
In other words, becoming a worker for God is a gift.
Today we see our ministry as a gift from God to us.
I believe you should.
I don't have any talent.
I'm not even healthier than others.
I don't even pay more tithing than others.
The Apostle Paul also said today, “I am less than the least of all the saints.
I” (verse 8).
But the important thing is that he made us God's servants.
As mentioned above, we are told that God has joined us in the plan of salvation.
will be
Isn't this the grace of God?
Today's Word is the ministry of bringing people closer to each other and to the saints and God.
This is a gift from God, and the Holy Spirit who gives us the ability to do the work is also a gift
is. That is why, when you receive the office, you become a pastor, an elder, a priest, and a deacon.
Those who become members should be grateful for the gifts God has given them and fulfill their duties with loyalty.
You must be able to afford it.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me
He has entrusted me with the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12).
There are many things to be thankful for, but consider us faithful today and serve as God's servants.
Thank you for making it yours.
Then, why did you make us God's servants?
Today we can find the answer through the Bible.
Look at verse 8 first.
This grace was given to bring to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ.
do it
That is, so that we can communicate the great grace of God.
I am not saying this because our church is doing the 111 evangelism movement right now.
Often, the religious life is a good morning worship service, one's own devotional life, and holy water on Sundays.
If you do well, you may think that it is enough. But God's great grace,
Preaching the gospel is the purpose for which God has called us, and it is
It is the purpose of leaving it to you.
Next, “what the dispensation of mystery might be revealed” (verse 9).
is.
It is to make us reveal the works of God.
Often we like to tell other people's secrets.
But there are things that it is good to tell secrets.
Talking about the secrets of the kingdom of God as much as wanting to tell other people's secrets
I bless you in the name of the Lord that you do your best.
3. We have authority to approach God in Jesus.
In him we come to God with boldness and boldness through faith in him
is obtained (Ephesians 3:12).
Until Jesus died on the cross, he sinned and paid for his sins.
When you offer water as a sacrifice, the priest lays his hands on the animal, sprinkles its blood, and prays.
I could have my sins washed away. Not only that, you can go to the Holy of Holies
There was only one high priest. But now we stand before God
I have been given the power to die through the blood of Jesus Christ.
So what are you hesitating about?
Come before the Lord and pray.
Come before the Lord and ask for forgiveness of your sins.
If you ask and tell the Lord today
I believe that ‘he will hear and answer me’.
The result of gaining salvation through the gospel is to become bold before God and
It's about going boldly. It is a blessing to draw near to God (Psalm 73:28).
), may you draw near to the Lord and receive precious answers in the name of the Lord.
Congratulations.