Partakers of the Mystery
Steven Key's pre-synodical sermon explores Ephesians 5:32 and the mysterious covenant relationship between Christ and the church, using marriage as a reflection of this divine union. The sermon emphasizes how understanding this glorious relationship should shape believers' thinking, speech, and actions in daily Christian living. The text is grounded in Paul's exposition of God's eternal purpose to adopt believers into His household through Christ.
"This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church." Ephesians 5:32 As the delegates to Synod 2016 gather, we represent Christ's bride. Ephesians 5:32 reminds us that the most important relationship in life, the most blessed revelation of the covenant into which God has taken us, is found not in marriage, but in that which marriage is to reflect. It is that glorious relationship with Christ that is our only comfort in life and death. In the consciousness of that...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
Related Resources
The Gospel And AI: Why God Will Never be Pleased With an AI-Generated Sermon (Nor with the Minister Who Tries)
Barry Gritters
Standard BearerFor it Seemed Good to the Spirit and to Us*
William Langerak
Standard BearerEditor’s Notes
Unknown
Standard BearerSynod 2025 Summary
Joshua Engelsma
Standard BearerThe Minister’s Relation to Christ’s Body*
Douglas Kuiper
Standard Bearer