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THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST

Ephesians 3:8 – “...the unsearchable riches of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION

Throughout Scripture, God unfolds His plan through distinct dispensations—from innocence, conscience, promise, law, and kingdom program, to the present Dispensation of Grace. But when the risen Christ revealed a mystery to the Apostle Paul, an entirely new body of truth came to light: the unsearchable riches of Christ.

These riches were hidden, unknown, and unrevealed in all previous ages, yet now freely given to the Body of Christ.

POINT 1 — THE REVELATION OF THE RICHES

(Ephesians 3:8–9)

A. Hidden in Previous Ages

The mystery was concealed in God.

Colossians 1:26

B. Handed Down Through Paul

Made known through Paul’s apostleship.

Ephesians 3:3–5

C. Heirs of These Riches Today

Given to all believers in the Body of Christ.

Romans 16:25

POINT 2 — THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE

(Ephesians 1:7)

A. Grace that Forgives

Redemption through His blood.

Romans 3:24

B. Grace that Flows Abundantly

Riches of grace revealed in this age.

Ephesians 2:7

C. Grace that Forever Secures

Eternal security sealed by the Spirit.

Ephesians 1:13–14

POINT 3 — THE RICHES OF HIS GOODNESS

(Romans 2:4)

A. Goodness that Leads

His goodness draws us toward repentance.

2 Corinthians 5:20

B. Goodness that Longsuffers

God withholds wrath in this age of grace.

1 Timothy 1:16

C. Goodness that Gives Life

We are made alive with Christ.

Ephesians 2:5

POINT 4 — THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY

(Ephesians 3:16)

A. Glory that Strengthens

Strengthened by the Spirit in the inner man.

Colossians 1:11

B. Glory that Shares Sonship

We are heirs with Christ.

Romans 8:17

C. Glory that Shines in the Future

Awaiting our glorified bodies.

Philippians 3:21

POINT 5 — THE RICHES OF HIS WISDOM

(Romans 11:33)

A. Wisdom Beyond Human Findings

God’s wisdom far exceeds man’s.

1 Corinthians 1:25

B. Wisdom Bestowed to the Body of Christ

Revealed through Paul’s epistles.

1 Corinthians 2:7

C. Wisdom that Builds Right Division

Right division produces right doctrine.

2 Timothy 2:15

POINT 6 — THE RICHES OF HIS MERCY

(Ephesians 2:4)

A. Mercy Despite Our Sinfulness

Not by works, but by mercy.

Titus 3:5

B. Mercy Displayed in This Dispensation

God shows unmatched mercy today.

Romans 9:23

C. Mercy that Delivers

Salvation springs from His mercy.

1 Timothy 1:13

POINT 7 — THE RICHES OF HIS POWER

(Ephesians 1:19)

A. Power that Raised Christ

Resurrection power is the foundation.

Romans 6:4

B. Power that Reaches Our Weakness

Strength made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9

C. Power that Recreates Life

We are new creatures in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17

POINT 8 — THE RICHES OF HIS PEACE

(Colossians 3:15)

A. Peace through Reconciliation

Justified by faith; we have peace with God.

Romans 5:1

B. Peace that Guards the Heart

The peace of God rules the inner man.

Philippians 4:7

C. Peace that Governs the Walk

Walking in the Spirit brings peace.

Galatians 5:22

POINT 9 — THE RICHES OF HIS INHERITANCE

(Ephesians 1:18)

A. Inheritance Assured

An incorruptible inheritance.

Colossians 3:24

B. Inheritance Awaiting Glory

Crown of righteousness in the future.

2 Timothy 4:8

C. Inheritance Absolutely Guaranteed

Sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:14

CONCLUSION

The unsearchable riches of Christ are not earthly, temporary, or visible—they are divine treasures revealed only in the Dispensation of Grace. These riches were hidden in past ages yet poured out freely today through the gospel given to Paul.

We are not spiritually poor—we are spiritually wealthy in Christ.

CALL TO ACTION

Recognize the riches Christ has given you.
Read and rightly divide Paul’s epistles.
Reach others with the gospel of grace.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Christ’s riches are unsearchable.
These riches belong to the Body of Christ.
Grace secures us eternally.
This wealth was hidden in past ages.
His mercy, power, peace, and wisdom are ours now.
Our inheritance is guaranteed forever.
Right division reveals these riches fully.
The mystery magnifies the glory of Christ.
We must walk worthy of the riches we possess.