We were thoroughly immersed in the “But Now” section of the chart today, in our study of Ephesians 2:13 and following. In reading Colossians 2:8-17, we saw a direct connection to Ephesians 2, understanding that a spiritual operation occurs in each of us when we are saved. There is a circumcision of the heart that occurs, cutting off the power of the flesh, quickening / bringing to life all who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, through faith, and being raised spiritually, just as Christ was raised physically.
John 2:19; John 2:18
1 Corinthians 6:14; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Ephesians 1:20
Romans 8:11
During this ‘Mystery Period”, the Dispensation of Grace, there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile! Everyone is guilty, and everyone has the offer of salvation given by God. Everyone comes to Christ the same way, without the works of the Law. Faith and faith alone, by the grace of God, is how every individual is saved. We will continue our discussion of this time in which we live, next Sunday!