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In this article this writer tries to explore how we should understand and preach the message Ephesians. It is a general consensus that cosmic reconciliation and unity in Christ are the central theme of Ephesians. God has made known the mystery of His will, which is to sum up all things in Christ for His glory. In Ephesians Christ is the mediator who unites the cosmos, especially Jew and gentile as one new person through His death and resurrection. The main message of Paul’s preaching in Ephesians can be summarized as follows: God has provided the spiritual blessings of unity and reconciliation humanity by the work of the Christ’s death and
resurrection through the Holy Spirit, so that believers should live the Christian life worthy of their calling for the glory of God. Paul’s preaching in Ephesians is replete with the activity of the three
persons of the Trinity. First of all, God is described as the major subject who acts throughout Ephesians. Jesus Christ is described as the major agent by whom God has accomplished what He has willed for His glory. Through Christ’s life, especially His death and resurrection, God has
fulfilled his prophecies promised in the Old Testament. In Ephesians the Holy Spirit works as an instrument of accomplishing all God􀁳s plan. The Spirit is described as a life giver to those are dead, a transformer for those who are in Christ, and a producer of the fruit of the new creation.
Based on thematic understanding of Ephesians, this writer tried to provide four suggestions for proper expository preaching of Ephesians. Fist, we have to preach the whole counsel of three persons of the Trinity focusing on His salvation. Second, we should not only expound the Word
of God but also apply the truth in the believer’s life. Third, the indicative message of Ephesians should always be the ground of the imperative message. Finally, this writer indicates that the Holy Spirit should be the initiator to lead the believer’s life.