22 August 2007
Rhema Inspiration
The apostle Paul had to grow to
maturity as a disciple of Jesus just like any other
disciple does or is expected to do. Paul grew in Christ
over a period of time, and he received revelation from
the Spirit of Christ over a period of time. He did not
mature instantly, and he did not receive all of his
revelation instantly.
The book of Ephesians was written
by Paul as a result of revelation that he received from
God about Jesus Christ and His body, the Church. This
revelation came to Paul later in his ministry. He may
have received revelation progressively, but the
fullness of what is revealed in the book of Ephesians
came later in his ministry, rather than at the
beginning. It is interesting to me that the theology of
many people concerning Jesus, the Church, and Jewish
people revolves around much of what is written in the
book of Romans, but it does not seem to reflect much
understanding that comes from a thorough study of the
book of Ephesians. Romans cannot be fully understood
unless Ephesians is fully understood. Remember that we
taught yesterday that the Holy Spirit uses Scripture to
interpret Scripture.
Most Church members, including
ministers, fall short in prayer and the study of the
whole Bible. This has made them susceptible to
doctrines of men. Today, I urge all true disciples to
submit to the teaching of the Holy Spirit and to do a
thorough study of the book of Ephesians. The revelation
contained within the book of Ephesians will wash away
some man-made doctrines that have become strongholds in
the minds of many Christians and their spiritual
leaders. One must be truly filled with the Spirit of
God and receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in
the knowledge of Christ to have the eyes of their
understanding enlightened. Those with eyes to see will
perceive the revelation contained within the Word of
God as they prayerfully study under the guidance and
oversight of the Holy Spirit.
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BIBLICAL APPLICATION:
I pray for you constantly, asking
God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to
give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might
grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts
will be flooded with light so that you can understand
the confident hope he has given to those he
called—his holy people who are his rich and
glorious inheritance. Ephesians
1:16b-18 NLT
Pastor Wayne Wilson
New Covenant Church of Jesus
Christ
3147 Klondike Road, SW, Conyers,
GA 30094 USA
770-760-1101
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