Aim: To synthesize in our minds Christ's covenantal oneness(es).
Doctrine: The great mystery meshes Christ's love for His church with (especially-Christian) marriage. The ''one-flesh'' principle unites Jesus with His bride (the church), and this is illustrated in the marriage (of a man and a woman).
Exegesis: How the great mystery enhances the faith of all Christians: every (fallen) person springs from this (creation-ordinance) union (v. 31); believers are born into this (church-covenant) union (v. 32); Churchmen are to sanctify both of these unions (v. 33).
Further application: How our parish may more fully experience the great mystery: through accepting the Christ/church covenant as primary, we may live in harmony—in all subordinate ''covenants.''
Key verse: v. 32 ''This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.''
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Mark Henninger
The Great Mystery Series in Ephesians (2008-10) Redeemer Presbyterian...
Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.
