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Introduction
Summarize:
v1-6 Introduce the mystery of the Gospel
The Mystery of the Revelation v1-3
The Mystery of the Regeneration v4-5
The Mystery of the Reward v6
Our Regeneration is a work of the Spirit, but that does not negate our responsibility to walk in holiness.
Exposition
Author: Paul
Audience: All the Saints / The Gentile Believers
Content: v3-4 All insight into Christ as Savior is provided by the Spirit
Explanation
Read what?
The “mystery” made known to Paul by revelation that he has written about.
Gal 1:11 through Gal 2:10: Paul recounts his conversion, the beginning of his ministry, and in chapter 2 speaks of going to confirm with the pillars in Jerusalem that he was preaching a correct gospel.
Is the Holy Spirit in the old testament?
Arthur W. Pink’s book, “The Holy Spirit,” deals with this in chapter 6.
There is insight given to the apostles and prophets, but what about the common man?
The Spirit teaches through a select few.
While He can give direct instruction, the pattern of discipleship is what God has chosen to use to build His church.
With all this in mind, Paul says in v4 that WE can perceive (understand) his insight.
He approaches this idea with two assumptions:
Paul assumes his audience has a baseline understanding of the Scriptures.
Paul assumes his audience has an incomplete understanding of the Scriptures.
So how can we better know the fullness of the Gospel?
By studying!
Application
Study the Scriptures for Insight
Illustration: Understanding how a thing works makes it easier to do.
Insight is from the Spirit, but the primary way God speaks to His people is through His revealed Word.
Faith is actionable belief, and better insight into who God is causes us to act in accordance with the Word
Insight into the character of God
Not just His wisdom, But his omniscience
Justice and Mercy
Love and Wrath
We are regenerated into a people who fear and love our God.
Insight into the convictions of the Apostles
We are regenerated into a people who respond to Godly teaching.
(How rebellious were we before!)
Insight into the collaboration of the Saints
We are regenerated into a people who participate in the family of God.
My conviction is that we are not celebrating the Lord’s table weekly as we were called to do.
I don’t know what exactly that will look like for us, but it’s a change I intend to see happen before the year is over.
Study the Scriptures for Illumination
Illumination of the Law
Do you understand God’s commandments?
By the illumination of God’s law, we clearly see our sinfulness and need for a Savior.
Illumination of the Prophets
Do you understand God’s revealed power?
By the illumination of the Prophets, we see that God is able to do whatever He says He will do.
Illumination of the Gospels
Do you understand the events surrounding the life of our Savior?
Virgin birth, baptism, His teaching of the law, His teaching in parables, His miraculous works?
The Death and Resurrection
By the illumination of the Gospels we see a hope for eternal life.
Illumination of the Epistles
Do you understand the practical application of the Gospel in your day-to-day life?
By the illumination of the apostle’s teaching, we reject the old flesh and fully embrace the new life.
Illumination of the Apocalypse
Do you understand that judgement is coming?
By the illumination of God’s judgement, we go to make disciples in all nations.
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