Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you…to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 3:2, 9-10
“The biblical good news is that believers have been given the opportunity to serve as stewards of the openly revealed gospel of God, to take part in a venture involving the many-sided wisdom and plan of God, as part of God’s stewardship (Eph. 3:2, 9-10)…All can join in stewardship, as part of God’s economy.”
John Reumann in Stewardship & The Economy of God (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992) 123.
Jesus saved us from sin and death, and our salvation by grace through faith has a purpose. We, His Church, get to participate with Him in His redeeming work as stewards through our service and work in God’s economy! This weekend I will be sharing my recent research on this topic.
I am teaching on “Life in the Economy of God” at the invitation of my friend, Steve Bury, executive director of Urban Impact at Rainier Ave Church (Friday and Saturday) and Emerald City Bible Fellowship (Sunday) in Seattle, Washington. I’d appreciate your prayers.