In this engaging text, we learn that becoming new creatures in Jesus Christ is not something we do ourselves. We make ourselves available to the one who changes all things and become new in Him. The concept of perfection often overwhelms us, but Paul reminds us that we are closer to being like Jesus than we think. Through the plan of salvation, we have the opportunity to become who we were ordained to be and experience a glorious transformation.
How does conversion rely upon revelation and revelators? Dr. Matthew Richardson examines Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, discusses conversion, and how God reveals mysteries through revelation to His children.
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- 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson
- 01:56 Introduction of Dr. Matthew Richardson
- 03:39 The city of Ephesus
- 05:52 Roman armor
- 08:27 Paul’s introduction to the letter
- 09:59 Come, Follow Me beginnings
- 13:44 Paul and Mormon parallels
- 14:07 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about his dad’s letters
- 15:47 Becoming a new creature
- 17:14 Predestination and the fabric of conversion
- 22:49 Magic vs mysteries
- 24:59 Conversion and great mysteries
- 27:25 God shares all
- 29:04 “Unfolding the Mysteries through Revelation”
- 30:40 Lehi as a “visionary man”
- 34:58 Paul is a “prisoner of Christ”
- 38:01 God’s answers aren’t fast
- 40:17 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about love
- 44:07 The dispensation of the fulness of times
- 47:02 Administration of the gospel
- 49:46 the last days and “knowledge of truth”
- 51:17 Distractions
- 52:42 Crisis vs decision
- 54:56 Dr. Richardson shares a story about Elder Eyring
- 57:59 Conversion and commitment
- 58:58 Dr. Richardson shares a story about his recent mission
- 59:42 Marriage vows and misunderstanding Paul’s words
- 1:04:52 Children of light and reverence
- 1:08:21 Prophets are for our benefit
- 1:11:16 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about President Nelson
- 1:12:40 No more strangers in Christ and remove bias and prejudice
- 1:16:22 End of Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson
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