WE TEACH BOTH ANGELS AND DEVILS
Monday – December 5, 2016
Greetings and blessing in the name of the Lord Jesus to all of the partners and friends of Eastern Gate Ministries International and The Three Minute Word publication. God is so very good.
Friday I left off our Bible Study discussing Ephesians 3:9 and the order and process of creation in God. Let us review our text and move into Ephesians 3:10 today as we learn more about our wonderful God whose will is only for His children to walk in abundance of every kind now and forever.
Ephesians 3:7-10 (KJV)
7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Ephesians 3:10 is a little awkward in the King James Version so let’s take a look at it in the Amplified Version and Holman Christian Standard Bible.
Ephesians 3:10 (AMP)
10 [The purpose is] that through the church the complicated, many-sided wisdom of God in all its infinite variety and innumerable aspects might now be made known to the angelic rulers and authorities (principalities and powers) in the heavenly sphere.
Ephesians 3:10 (HCSB)
10 This is so God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens.
Bottom line is this; a part of the reason for the mystery of God being revealed to the Apostles and Prophets and then to the Church is to show “God’s multi-faceted wisdom”, the shrouded Truth of the Redemption Story hidden in God for the Church from “from the beginning of the world”. The Jewish people and perhaps all peoples knew there was to be a redemption back to God, however the details of this marvelous redemption and our being one in and with God were a mystery hide in God. For those who would believe God it was counted to them as righteousness and God provided them a special dispensation. The other amazing aspect of this is that the angelic beings “in the heavens” did not know this mystery and it is just now being unfolded to them by the Church.
The Church is the ekklēsia (Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary), the called out ones. Let me reiterate that it is not that certain ones are called and others are not, all are called but not all will accept the wonderful redemption of our God. Some translations of the Bible imply that the message of this mystery that all (Jew and Gentile) who answer the wooing of the Holy Spirit become one in Christ Jesus is a corporate function. I believe this may have validity on a certain level. But it is the responsibility of each of us individually to understand this Truth which is no longer a mystery by the will of God. In that process the Holy Angels and the fallen angels will see the mysteries of God, the wisdom of God which had been hidden from them but marvelously revealed to His children. The angels as wonderful as they are, are not children, they are servants, hired hands if you will. They are not heirs and not entitled to the wisdom of God in the way that heirs, children are entitled and purposed. We are made in His image and likeness, we are of the same kind (god class), we have His authority and we have His Blessing (Holy Spirit) to enforce and bring the will of God to pass. Even though angels played important roles in the redemption story they apparently did not piece it all together until it was revealed to the Church. The evil spirits did not understand this mystery either.
1 Corinthians 2:7-8 (KJV)
7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
I will continue our Bible Study of this wonderful book, the revelations of God illustrated for our understanding tomorrow. Please take a moment and read the following Special Message. Thank you.
SPECIAL MESSAGE
As the end of the year rapidly approaches we at Eastern Gate Ministries International and The Three Minute Word publications ask that each of you consider contributing to this ministry. This is how friends of the Ministry become partners. A Partner is one who contributes to this ministry on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, even annually) and prays for the successful mission of this ministry for the glory of God. A Friend of the ministry is one who has been using the ministry resources and hopefully praying for the success of this ministry to expand the Kingdom of God for the glory of God. If this ministry has added value to your life I would encourage you to contribute to the ministry but only as led of the Lord. It is impossible to reap without sowing. To those of you who have been faithful partners with this ministry please receive our heartfelt gratitude.
Philippians 4:17-20 (KJV)
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
For those who are friends of this ministry and do not believe you are led of the Spirit of God to be partners we are grateful for your friendship and prayers.
3 John 1:2 (AMP)
2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers.
By: Dr. David Wood, Author, Bible Teacher, and Prophetic Voice
