20) Understanding The Significance Of The Pauline Epistles

Summary: This sermon explores the crucial role of Paul's epistles in understanding God's plan for the church. It emphasizes the distinction between God's prophetic program for Israel and the mystery program for the church, the body of Christ. Pastor Ross highlights how Paul's writings reveal unique truths about the dispensation of grace, the rapture, and the reconciliation of all things in Christ. He stresses that without Paul's epistles, our understanding of God's complete plan would be incomplete.

Chapters
Chapter 1: The Main Divisions in Scripture
0:00 - 10:00
Introduction to the series and explanation of the main divisions in Scripture.
Chapter 2: God's Grand Purpose and the Dispensation of Grace
10:00 - 20:00
Discussion of God's purpose to glorify Himself in Christ and the dispensation of grace.
Chapter 3: The Unique Aspects of Paul's Ministry
20:00 - 30:00
Examination of what would be missing from the Bible without Paul's epistles.
Chapter 4: The Preeminence of Christ and Paul's Role in Fulfilling Scripture
30:00 - 40:00
Discussion on Christ's preeminence and Paul's role in completing God's Word.

Key Points:
The body of Christ is God's agency for the heavenly places.
Grace is the operating system for believers in this dispensation.
Salvation and blessing are provided to all people on an equal basis.
God's purpose is to exalt Jesus Christ as head over all things.
Paul's epistles fulfill the Word of God by revealing previously hidden mysteries.
The importance of recognizing Paul's distinct message and ministry.
The temporary setting aside of Israel in God's current plan.
The rapture of the church as a mystery revealed through Paul.

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